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Victoria J. Burch Apr 30, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SERVICES• Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott Street, holds communion services at 8 am and 10:30 am on Sundays and at 6 pm on Sundays; and Compline at 7 p.m. on Sundays. The church is holding a chapel service at 12:05…

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‘An old life is swept away’: The pantry becomes the site of baptisms – The Daily…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 30, 2022

Brian Robbins baptizes Tammy Aldridge on Tuesday at Fortville Christian Church. Photo provided FORTVILLE — Boxes of vegetables. Muffin mix boxes. Shampoo bottles lined up on a shelf. It was ready, lined up on tables and shelves for the…

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A New Vision for Building Christian Community – The Torch

Victoria J. Burch Apr 29, 2022

Western civilization is no longer a Christian civilization. No doubt you recognize the truth of this statement. A third of our generation has no religious affiliation, and this group is concentrated in the cultural and economic…

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Collective baptisms at San Agustin Church in Havana (+33 Photos)

Victoria J. Burch Apr 29, 2022

By Irina Pino HAVANA TIMES — A baptism involves getting rid of original sin, but I wonder what sin could a little one who comes into the world with a clean slate have? Well, no, every creature already arrives in this place with the…

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Interfaith Trolley offers a tour of religion in America

Victoria J. Burch Apr 28, 2022

CHICAGO (RNS) - In the third-largest city in the United States, it's possible to take a crash course in world religions by… CHICAGO (RNS) - In America's third-largest…

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Libertyville Christian Church Takes Bake Sale Pre-Orders | News

Victoria J. Burch Apr 28, 2022

The Cook's Settlement Restoration Society was organized in 1974 to restore and maintain the former Christian church building built in 1858. The society eventually intended to lease the building for weddings and other…

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Religion has divided man into groups – Okyeame Kwame

Victoria J. Burch Apr 26, 2022

Okyeame Kwame worries about how religion has divided man into groups.The popular Ghanaian musician wondered why people let old ideologies divide them.He said people should know God instead of just believing in him.READ ALSO: French…

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‘Super authoritarianism’: Chinese police harass Christian pastor after video of seaside…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 25, 2022

A house church in China's coastal province was raided by police after six members were baptized over the Easter weekend. On April 16, Pastor Mao Zhibin of Trinity Gospel Harvest Church in Shenzhen and baptismal candidates drove for two…

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FBC Basil sees baptisms, growing up in the midst of trials

Victoria J. Burch Apr 25, 2022

By Brian Blackwell, editor of the Baptist Message BASILE, La. (LBM) — Multiple disasters in recent years might have discouraged members of First Baptist Church, Basil, but instead the congregation remained steadfast, according to the…

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Prison Ministry to Host Annual Banquet at Owensboro Christian Church

Victoria J. Burch Apr 25, 2022

This is a paid version. The Good News Jail & Prison Ministry will hold its annual banquet on Tuesday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at the Owensboro Christian Church, 2818 New Hartford Rd., Entrance E, Owensboro, KY. The banquet benefits the…

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Religion in Political Gatherings Inappropriate, Dangerous

Victoria J. Burch Apr 24, 2022

Robert Montgomery | OPINION COLUMNISTWe learn why the nation's founders treated religion with such care. They said the government could not establish any religion, but also said the government could not prohibit the free exercise of…

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ICYMI: League CEO speaks at Greenleaf Christian Church

Victoria J. Burch Apr 24, 2022

One of our staunch allies in the fight for a fair democracy. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, SU CEO Virginia Kase Solomón spoke at Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, North Carolina, where Bishop Barber serves as pastor. You can read his…

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Speaking of religion: Wisdom of all | Religion

Victoria J. Burch Apr 22, 2022

When Jewish families and communities recently sat down for the Passover Seder, they reflected on the story…

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Characteristics of the Early Christian Community: Service, Fellowship, and Feast

Victoria J. Burch Apr 22, 2022

On Maundy Thursday, Pope Francis washed the feet of twelve prisoners, reenacting Jesus washing the feet of the disciples before his crucifixion. Inspired by the story of the Last Supper of John, this practice is an act of love and a…

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Iglesia Cristiana Siguiendo a Jesus is a local Spanish Christian church in Cedar Park, TX

Victoria J. Burch Apr 21, 2022

Cedar Park, Texas – As a local church in Cedar Park, TX, Iglesia Cristiana Siguiendo a Jesus provides family and community for Christians who wish to deepen their faith while belonging to a larger body of Christ. The local church offers…

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PH tops global list of Catholic baptisms

Victoria J. Burch Apr 21, 2022

THE Philippines continues to have the highest number of Catholic baptisms compared to other places in the world, according to data published in the 2020 Annuarium Statisticum…

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Sight Magazine – Postcards: Virtual baptisms in the tub help Maryland megachurch gain online…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 21, 2022

April 21, 2022 ADELLE M BANKS In February 2021, Amina Massai Jefferson-Motley wore a white shirt and pants for her baptism. Her mother stood nearby as an associate minister from First Baptist Church in Glenarden questioned…

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RELIGION: getting things done

Victoria J. Burch Apr 20, 2022

For years I had heard the old axiom "If you want something done, ask a busy person", but I didn't understand the concept. It made no sense to me. Busy people should be left alone to finish what they are already doing... right? I know a…

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Central America evangelistic series results in more than 21,000 baptisms

Victoria J. Burch Apr 19, 2022

More than 21,000 new believers joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church during a two-week evangelistic series that swept through the Dominican Republic, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, from March 25 to…

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Nigerian governor visits devastated Christian community

Victoria J. Burch Apr 19, 2022

19/04/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) - Last week, April 14, Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong visited Irigwe chiefdom to offer condolences for recent attacks and…

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The Philippines continues to lead the world in number of Catholic baptisms

Victoria J. Burch Apr 19, 2022

Archbishop Jose Palma of Cebu is leading the baptism of 100 children on April 11, 2021, as part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the first baptism in the country. (Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of Cebu via CBCP News)The…

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‘We Do the Work of the Lord’: MD Church Celebrates Over 90 Virtual Baptisms

Victoria J. Burch Apr 18, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a wave of change to churches around the world, forcing pastors to get creative when it comes to holding worship services and even performing baptisms. While most places of worship moved to online church…

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Who wins when politics and religion collide, especially in a federal election?

Victoria J. Burch Apr 17, 2022

Politics and religion. Bring up these topics at your Easter family gathering and you might get some fireworks.But the 2022 federal election straddles the most important event on the Christian calendar, so how does the role of faith fit…

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Iraq’s beleaguered Christian community finds hope in Easter celebrations

Victoria J. Burch Apr 17, 2022

Iraqi Christians prayed for peace, brotherhood and love in mass ceremonies and Easter processions on Sunday, flocking to churches from the Nineveh plain in the north of the country to Baghdad."The first thing I hope for is to see peace all…

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Christian Church invites crowds for Easter service

Victoria J. Burch Apr 17, 2022

DULUTH, Minn. – Easter Sunday may mean egg and chocolate hunts for some, but for others it is also a time to go back to the roots of the original story and teach it to others as well. “It was unbelievably good, I mean…

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Virtual bathtub baptisms help Maryland megachurch gain online members during pandemic

Victoria J. Burch Apr 15, 2022

(RNS) — In February 2021, Amina Massai Jefferson-Motley wore a white shirt and pants for her baptism. Her mother stood nearby as an associate minister from First Baptist Church in Glenarden questioned the little girl about her Christian…

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The Christian community prepares to celebrate Easter Sunday

Victoria J. Burch Apr 15, 2022

ISLAMABAD: Like everywhere in the world, the Christian community in Pakistan is also due to celebrate its annual Easter Sunday religious holiday on April 17, marking special services and other festivities. Easter Sunday is one of the…

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New Delhi: Members of the Christian community go out in procession to mark Good Friday #Gallery

Victoria J. Burch Apr 15, 2022

Residence " Gallery " Other " New Delhi: Members of the Christian community go out in procession to mark Good Friday #Gallery Posted By: XYZ Social News April 15, 2022 New Delhi: Members of the Christian community hold a…

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Easter baptisms symbolize the resurrection of Jesus

Victoria J. Burch Apr 15, 2022

It was more than a five-hour drive from southwest Indiana after her brother-in-law's funeral that Donna Pittman decided it was time to be baptized."I'm getting older and I want to live my life for God and help others. ... I can turn things…

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Righteous Brothers tribute band arrive at Brandon Christian Church

Victoria J. Burch Apr 14, 2022

Brandon Christian Church is hosting a fun night featuring a Righteous Brothers tribute band on Saturday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Mark your calendars for a fun night of music, entertainment and a few laughs on…

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Actors Falling From Crosses, Spontaneous Baptisms And A Rabid Dog: Ed Stetzer Asks Church Leaders To…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 14, 2022

Screenshot via YouTube @GameMan08 For most pastors and church leaders, Easter is the most anticipated Sunday morning worship service of the year. Easter also holds many memorable!-->…

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From Humble Beginnings: Local Evangelism Starts Orthodox Christian Church in Muncie

Victoria J. Burch Apr 13, 2022

On April 4, Father Joel Weir began a long drive from Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Muncie. He was preparing to lead the first full liturgy of presanctified gifts at the…

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Hollywood’s Christian community is ‘growing’, says Kathleen Cooke: ‘Stars…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 13, 2022

Media executive and author Kathleen Cooke says decades of Christian prayer for Hollywood is paying off, with growing numbers of believers speaking out boldly for their faith.Cooke, who moved to Los Angeles with husband Phil in 1991 and…

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Why the future of the world’s largest religion is female

Victoria J. Burch Apr 12, 2022

In early 2019, Bill and Melinda Gates released a list of facts that had surprised them the previous year. Number four on their list: "Data can be sexist."“There are huge gaps in global data on women and girls,” they explained.My interest…

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Victoria J. Burch Apr 12, 2022

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Sad chapter of anti-conversion law for Christian community: Archbishop of Bengaluru

Victoria J. Burch Apr 11, 2022

As anti-minority incidents become more frequent and feelings intense, Archbishop of Bangalore Pierre Machado recount DHit is Chiranjeevi Kulkarni that the patterns of harmony that people have long developed are being destroyed.…

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The Christian community of Waterlooville celebrates the first day of Holy Week with the procession…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 11, 2022

Palm Sunday celebration in Waterlooville. Photo: Sam Stephenson.Worshipers at St George's Church met outside the Heroes pub before marching together to church on Hambledon Road.Palm Sunday commemorates Christ's entry into Jerusalem and is…

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Who are Ryan Garcia’s parents? Nationality and family – Ethnicity Religion

Victoria J. Burch Apr 10, 2022

Who are Ryan Garcia's parents? Nationality and family - Ethnic origin Religion: Ryan Garcia is one of the most popular and well-known American professional boxers, who is currently in the spotlight after…

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New Congregations Find a Place to Grow at University Place Christian Church | Progress

Victoria J. Burch Apr 9, 2022

ENID, Oklahoma— A local church founded in Enid in the early 1900s that…

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Madison Ave. Christian Church is partnering with groups to hold a free community health fair on…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 9, 2022

Madison Avenue Christian Church (MACC) will join Northern Kentucky University's Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU), Transitions, University of Kentucky, and CAC Kynector to sponsor a Community Health Fair on…

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“Groupthink” and religion

Victoria J. Burch Apr 8, 2022

Sir, - In "Organized Religion Provides Balance to the Uncritical Acceptance of Easy 'Groupthink'" (Opinion & Analysis, April 4), Archbishop Eamon Martin asserts, somewhat contradictorily, that…

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Monroeville Christian Church Hosts Revival April 10-13

Victoria J. Burch Apr 8, 2022

Spring Revival is scheduled for April 10-13 at Monroeville Christian Church, 3780 Northern Pike. The church welcomes Dick Chambers as a guest speaker. He has preached and taught the gospel for 48 years and has held more than 500 rallies,…

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Stronghold Christian Church brawl: Referee needs 30 stitches after basketball players and parents…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 7, 2022

A nasty incident occurred at a youth basketball game in Georgia, where a group of teenage players and their parents attacked a referee at the premises of the Stronghold Christian Church where the game was being played, the when the referee…

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“The religion of the Manichaeans” is spreading in Iranian bookstores

Victoria J. Burch Apr 5, 2022

TEHRAN – English theologian Francis Crawford Burkitt's book "The Religion of the Manichaeans" has been published in Persian by Saless in Tehran. Originally published in 1924, the book was translated into Persian by Seyyed Saeidreza…

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Otis Orchards VBS Leads to Young Adult Baptisms

Victoria J. Burch Apr 5, 2022

When board members at Otis Orchards Church felt God was urging them to organize a Vacation Bible School program in the summer of 2021, they weren't sure they would find the volunteers to carry it out. good. Nonetheless, they continued to…

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First Christian church in Alexandria/Pineville to lead the March for Justice Stations of the Cross

Victoria J. Burch Apr 4, 2022

The following was provided by First Christian Church Alexandria/Pineville: First Christian Church Alexandria/Pineville will lead the Walk for Justice the Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 15, 2022. The walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. at…

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Northern Christian Church officials discuss future uses with library

Victoria J. Burch Apr 4, 2022

The exterior of the North Christian Church in Columbus. Republic File Photo COLUMBUS, Ind. — Inot a town or a famous Modernist Bank East now a Coffee store and a announcement Modernist newspaper building East now a architectural…

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Organized religion provides a balance to the uncritical acceptance of easy “groupthink”

Victoria J. Burch Apr 4, 2022

Cardinal Newman once observed that if religion tends towards "feeling and taste", and if "it is the right of each individual to have him say exactly what pleases him", then such a religion becomes…

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Texas pastor linked to Baton Rouge Christian community dies in West Baton Rouge crash

Victoria J. Burch Apr 2, 2022

WEST BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana State Police identified the man who was killed in an accident in West Baton Rouge Parish Friday night.Warren Beemer, 52, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, died in the accident.Warren…

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Kerala minister urges temple authorities to find ways to allow Mansiya to perform

Victoria J. Burch Apr 2, 2022

Devaswom Minister of Kerala K Radhakrishnan on Friday requested Koodalmanikayam Temple authorities to find a way to allow famous representative of Bharatanatyam, Mansiya VP to perform in a 10-day festival at their premises, said…