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This article was first published in the State of the Faith Newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every Monday evening. These days, it feels a bit like I've stepped out of a…

Austin, TX- Austin is multiplying, opening up opportunities for people from the United States and around the world to visit or explore. Church of Cristiana in Austin created a spiritual movement in the city to impact believers beyond where…

Anti-abortion activists gather in Washington DC for the annual March for Life against abortion rights on January 21, 2022. (Sipa via AP Images) A a thin layer of watery ice covered the street between me and my…

Akinwande Soji-Ojo The Borno State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has applauded the selection of former state governor, Senator Kashim Shettima, as the running mate of the ruling party, the All…

Church social policy The Christian community has been urged to hold political leaders to account.They were asked to do this not only after they (the politicians) took office, but before, during and after their!-->!-->…

AARP Kentucky is proud to announce that Florence Christian Church was selected to receive a 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grant, one of six (6) chosen recipients statewide. The $2,730 grant will be used to provide a bike rack…

Beacon UU Arboretum Annual Service: "Plant Senses and Sensitivities" July 10 — The Flagstaff Arboretum, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff. 928-779-4492. 10am-11am, ALL ARE WELCOME! You BELONG to Beacon - Spiritually…

Two free evangelical churches are appealing to the Geneva court after the rejection of their requests for authorization to baptize on public beaches. A decision is expected in a few weeks. The Swiss Evangelical…

By Noé Ebije, KadunaStakeholders in Christian-dominated southern Kaduna have described the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State as an affront to the dignity of people in the area.The state's APC…

You may have cramping or spotting after the IUD is removed, but you can resume your normal activities immediately.Mariakray/Getty ImagesChastity West grew up in a fundamentalist Christian church.She got married at 19 and had children back…

A large number of Aboriginal people showed up for baptism in the Caddell River during a recent dedication ceremony at Gochan Jiny-jirra - Caddell Homeland, about 38 km southeast of Maningrida in the West of the Land of Arnhem. “The Holy…

The most threatened person in India today is neither the President of India nor the Prime Minister. This is Nupur Sharma. Sharma has always been an incendiary personality. She got explosive on TV, spoke insultingly and used a bad…

The First Christian Church of Bowling Green, 875 Haskins Rd., will serve its monthly community drive-thru meal on Friday, July 8 from 5-6 p.m. As part of FCC's food mission, this community meal is free and available to anyone who needs…

The small Anglican church in my neighborhood is sponsoring a Ukrainian family to settle in Canada. Under the Government of Canada's Private Sponsorship of Refugees program, the congregation has pledged to cover all of the family's expenses…

LAKE CHARLES, La. (BP) — Sutton Trombatore had been curious about Jesus for a while, but finally realized…

Benton CountyBella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., is hosting a summer art camp July 18-22 for children ages 6-12. Register now on bvcc.net.The church offers these Bible study opportunities:Adult Bible Community: 9 a.m.…

Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church on Jordan Avenue at Wyandotte Street in Canoga Park. Here is a sampling of upcoming religious gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area. July 2nd Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church is…

Congregational and Baptist churches present concerts on Tuesdays The First Congregational Church and Waterbury Baptist Ministries present "Terrific Tuesdays" at the FCC Church at 222 West Main St. in Waterbury. The concerts take…

By BRIAN BLACKWELL, Louisiana Baptist Message LAKE CHARLES, La. (BP) — Sutton Trombatore had been curious about Jesus for a while, but finally realized his need for a Savior at the end of 2021.…

A LINE of blurry-faced catechumens stood on a muddy track in a remote area of ​​Bangladesh waiting their turn to be secretly baptized in a pond in video footage released by Open Doors, an organization that tracks Christian persecution…

"Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your heart, as in Meriba, and as in the day of Massa in the desert, when your fathers tried me, they tried me and saw my work saddened by this generation and said: "It is a people!--This>…

The former long-vacant Gold's Gym building in Waukesha's Moreland Plaza mall has been acquired by Fox River Christian Church, which plans to turn the two-story, 42,009-square-foot building into a community center. Building,……

Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message Team Writer LAKE CHARLES, La. (LBM) — Sutton Trombatore had been curious about Jesus for a while, but finally realized his need for a Savior at the end of 2021. Shortly after witnessing a baptism at Trinity…

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah has expressed his displeasure with the way politics is handled in Nigeria, saying that it is only in Nigeria that religion matters in politics; hence the reason for the abuse of…

Temple Aliyah on Valley Circle Boulevard in Woodland Hills. (Google StreetView) Here is a sampling of upcoming religious gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area. June 25 Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church is holding a…

Fred Stella, the Pracharak (minister of outreach) of the West Michigan Hindu Temple, responds: “Speaking as someone who was raised in one tradition but adopted another later in life, I encourage anyone on a spiritual search to…

On June 11, 2022, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution participated in the commemoration of the 246th anniversary of the Virginia Bill of Rights held at Gunston Hall,…

House " National " Cemeteries running out of space, Christian community in Chennai seeks new cemetery Posted By: Gopi June 20, 2022 Chennai, June 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Christian community in Chennai faces a major problem of lack of…

Photo: PTIChenai: The Christian community in Chennai faces a major problem of lack of space in cemeteries. The community wants the government to reduce the time it takes to open family tomb vaults in cemeteries for reburial. The community…

On September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court struck down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, finding it unconstitutional "in so far as it criminalizes consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex". This landmark…

Benton CountyBella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., offers these Bible study opportunities:Adult Bible Community: 9 a.m. Sunday, McKay Hall.Men's Bible Fellowship: Wednesday at 8 a.m., meeting room.Bible study for women:…

Three ladies were discussing the trials of aging. The former said, "Sometimes I catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand in front of the fridge and I can't remember whether to put it away or make a sandwich."The…

Haiti (MNN) — Despair is growing every day in Haiti. Gang violence has killed nearly 200 people in a monthand kidnappings are a constant threat. A believer whom we will call James is working with Global concern in Haiti. “People…

Continuing his catechesis on the value of old age during the General Audience, Pope Francis invites the elderly to overcome the temptation to stray, for the Lord never rejects them, but rather gives them the strength to serve.…

Religion should not be the criterion for determining who rules the country, argues Leo Igwe The emergence of Muslim candidates for the presidency of both major parties, notably that of Bola Ahmed!-->!-->…

Attacks by suspected Fulani militants on a Christian community in Kaduna State, Nigeria, have left 32 people dead. The attacks were carried out on Sunday June 5 between noon and 6 p.m. on the villages of Ungwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan…

MANILA, Philippines — Citing a lack of evidence, a Davao City Court has dismissed child abuse charges against six administrators of a Christian church in Haran, Davao del Norte, which took in two Lumad infants who died in their refuge. In…

The Christian community on the campus of Kaduna State University has called for the intervention of the concerned authorities for the demolition of its under construction worship chapel in the interest of peace and tranquility.The community…

NNN: The Christian Campus Community (CCC), Kaduna State University (KASU), has called for the intervention of the concerned authorities, regarding the demolition of its worship chapel under construction, in the interest of…

An Anglican pastor, a Methodist missionary and a Pentecostal missionary have come together in a joint project in Madrid that has broken down barriers and strengthened bonds. It's a Arab Christian Community, the…

America's largest Protestant denomination and second-largest Christian denomination is rocked by a sex abuse scandal that sheds a harsh light on one of the nation's most politically powerful religious groups and renews attention to its…

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Total Member Involvement (TMI) is at the heart of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's strategy and the cornerstone of this quinquennium's “I Will Go” theme. The TMI report presented on Friday around 8:30 p.m. during the 61st The General…

Benton CountyBella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., offers these Bible study opportunities:Adult Bible Community: 9 a.m. Sunday, McKay Hall.Men's Bible Fellowship: Wednesday at 8 a.m., meeting room.Bible study for women:…

ABOVE: The Fairmont Christian Church, located at 625 Johnson Street, celebrates its 125th anniversary this weekend. …

As we gathered for Sunday morning worship at Mill Creek Baptist Church, we raised many in prayer including Tom and Mildred, Barbara, Norman, Beck, Greg, Mike, Molly and a few unsaid.Doug opened our service with prayer and Linda read Mark…

For nearly 15 years, you've probably been exposed to "If you see something, say something" messages. An ad agency developed the message shortly after the horrific terrorism and!-->…

Pastor Rhys Stenner recalls the day a small tree in his yard was crushed. A team of tree cutters had been called in to remove a fallen oak tree which leaned precariously against an ash tree, creating a hazard that needed to be dealt…

Following each mass shooting in this country we have a brief moment where we talk about guns in use and the need for gun control. And then quickly the gun lobby, conservative politicians, Second Amendment…

The First Christian Church of Bowling Green, 875 Haskins Rd., will serve its monthly community drive-thru meal on Friday, June 10 from 5-6 p.m. As part of FCC's food mission, this community meal is free and available to anyone who…

The public is invited to a Food Truck Party on Friday, June 10 from 5-9 p.m. at Unity (Disciples of Christ) Christian Church located at 400 Tyler Avenue in Radford. The Food Truck Party includes a wide range of food…

An international diplomatic storm has engulfed India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, following the sanctioning of two party spokespersons for insulting remarks the couple allegedly made towards…

Nashville, TN, June 04, 2022 --(PR.com)-- The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) is an interfaith association of religious communicators working in print and electronic communication, marketing and public relations. The Nashville Chapter…

It would provide a public rebuttal to the noise of silence caused by white evangelicals who are intransigent when American youth are being killed by guns. In the wake of the recent shootings in Tulsa, Okla., Uvalde, Texas, and…

China provides a "glaring example" of how governments are cracking down on religious minorities, a US official said, as the State Department released its annual report on religious freedom around the world. Rashad Hussain, the U.S. Goodwill…

By ROGER ALFORD, The Christian Index FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. – Pastor Rhys Stenner recalls the day a small tree in his yard was crushed.A team of tree cutters had been called in to remove a fallen oak…

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HAGERMAN, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) – On May 20, the Hagerman Christian Center caught fire. According to Pastor Isaac Tellez, however, it is what happened after the fire that is the real story."What matters is that we all come together in times…

A major announcement by Pope Francis to elevate 21 clergymen including two Indians to the rank of cardinals has caused a wave of happiness among members of the Christian community who see this development as a "great honor". This came…

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New religion books in June include a rejection of "mutual aid" in better encouragement, an exploration of how the Old Order Amish use technology, and a title on friendship by Clarence Shuler and best-selling Five Love Languages…

WARSAW, Ind. -- An Indiana pastor who confessed to 'adultery' years ago with a teenager publicly informed his congregation last weekend after church leaders confronted him, the l church on Tuesday.John Lowe II has resigned, the New Life…

Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi Christians in Bauchi State have been commended for their continued prayers for peace in the state, the governor and his administration at this difficult time of governance in!-->!-->…

Madison prays as Pastor Ryan Vargas of Legacy Baptist Church in Dallas, Georgia reads the Bible Sunday, May 22,…

Anthony Albanese Religion: What religion does Anthony Albanese believe in? : We are back with spicy and surprising news to inform our users and viewers. A new one has become the point of attraction. When…

Chandrapur: Mangalashtak, panchsheel, holy matrimony and nikah hymns were sung separately in the presence of more than 50,000 guests as 305 couples wed in an unprecedented multi-religious mass wedding ceremony held in the city to mark Azadi…

Laura Linney as Wendy Byrde and Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde in 'Ozark' Season 3 (Courtesy of Netflix ©…

NEW LENOX, IL – Parkview One Athletics is now offering flag football for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The program is part of Parkview Christian Church, which has locations in New Lenox, Orland Park and Homer Glen.Parkview…

By Brian Blackwell, Message Editor OAK GROVE, La. (LBM) – On her first Sunday as pastor of Trinity Baptist, in February 2020, Courtney Rainey presented a vision to 75 congregants that they could reach and baptize 50 people in one year. Two…

£24.5million for the security of mosques and Islamic schools The Home Office has announced that mosques and Muslim faith schools have access to a £24.5million fund for security measures to protect their places of worship and schools. In…

IF YOU think the prophecies of not only one world government but also one world religion are fiction, think again. Better yet, do some research, especially when it comes…

Editor's Note: This concert has been canceled due to COVID-19.Canticus Vocal Ensemble, the premier chamber…

Southern Baptists saw an increase in baptisms, churches and donations in 2021, but also saw membership continue its long-term decline with a drop below 14 million members, according to new data from the…

Passover, Ramadan and Lent have all come to an end in the last few weeks and I found myself thinking about the weirdest thing: a cow. When I was about 5 years old, a life-size statue of a cow appeared in…

Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz said the government could not allow Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public rally at the CTI Ground in Sialkot due to reservations from the Christian community. Speaking to reporters in the…

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Is it too early to anticipate November? A fascinating piece in Christianity today dives into a planned ballot initiative for Tennessee voters. The measure repeals a provision of the state constitution that bars clergy from serving in the…

The Lake Area Conference launched its conference-wide evangelistic effort in Detroit, and as a result, 75 people were baptized by the end of the campaign in April.…

By CAROL PIPES, LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Southern Baptist congregations saw a rebound in the number of baptisms and a $304 million increase in overall giving in 2021, both…

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The First Christian Church of Bowling Green, 875 Haskins Rd., will serve its monthly community drive-thru meal on Friday, May 13 from 5-6 p.m. As part of FCC's food mission, this community meal is free and available to anyone who needs…

"We have all gone astray like sheep, each going his own way, and the Lord has laid upon him the iniquity of us all." Isaiah 53:6"All those whom we love as sheep have gone astray; we have each turned to his own way..." says the Bible.…

Reverend Ray Lanning, retired pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America, responds: "You seem to be unaware that contrary to laws, there is a horrible business of harvesting and selling human body parts that…

The FX/Hulu series "Under the Banner of Heaven" has generated a social media storm among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as former church members and watchers.It tells the story of the gruesome 1984…

As an outreach ministry of the Florence Christian Church, Fresh Start Shower Ministry promotes dignity through a safe place with showers and restrooms in Florence. The Shower Ministry is hosting a grand opening on Friday, May…

In early April, separatist fighters attacked houses belonging to members of the Mbororo, a group of semi-nomadic herders of Fulani or Fulbe lineage, in a village in the North West region of Cameroon. The attack resulted in the…

Reverend David Chisham has been the senior minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since August 2021.The opportunity to come to Midland provided the challenge of bringing a congregation back from the COVID pandemic and…

Eight Republican and Democratic congressmen sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to pressure Israel to ensure freedom of worship in Jerusalem for Christians, Muslims and Jews.Congressman Joaquin…

PHOTO CONTRIBUTES TO THE OBSERVER Contributed to The Observer AUBURN— The Village Christian Church will host a local celebration of World Labyrinth Day on Saturday May 7th. Built by dozens of!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Confucianism is now presented in China as non-religious and as an early form of atheism. To address the issue, we should first ask ourselves what “religion” means in this discussion.by Massimo IntrovignéItem 1 of 5.A Confucius temple in…

By staff reports The building that houses the first Christian church on Main Street, better known to locals as 'the church with the red doors', is nearing its 100and birthday. Church members will celebrate the occasion…

A renowned cleric, Dr David Bindan, has reiterated his call for churches in Accra to be excluded from the annual noise ban.He issued the appeal in a statement, saying it was a spiritual disturbance and a rebuke to the Lord Jesus Christ…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…