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Cypress Creek Christian Church Celebrates 50 Years in Northwest Houston
Senior Pastor Bruce Frogge first came to Cypress Creek Christian Church nearly 10 years ago. He had served in other churches before, but the first thing he noticed about Cypress Creek was how they treated their buildings."I'd served in…
Ashburn Chemical Technologies donates to Christian Community Service Center
Ashburn Chemical Technologies recently donated essential products to the Christian Community Service Center (CCSC).
"The 'Six Cs' of Ashburn's culture define everything we do and…
Police Confirm Receipt of Threatening Letter Against Zamfara Christian Community –
Zamfara Police confirmed receipt of a threatening letter to the Christian community from armed bandits suspected of closing churches in the state in the next three years or risking fierce attacks
The suspected gunmen also list some…
Christian community outlines how to pray for the church during a pandemic
Praying in a church is one of the most important things in everyone's life as it brings happiness in their life.…
Nigerian Christian community urged to support BSN to achieve its goals
By GILBERT EKEZIE
The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has urged churches in Nigeria and the entire Christian community in the country to take ownership of the society, calling for more support to meet the day-to-day running and…
As Hundreds of Thousands of Refugees Flee War-torn Ukraine, Christian Community Steps Up to Help
LVIV, Ukraine - A heartbreaking humanitarian crisis is brewing in western Ukraine where more than 700,000 people have fled to neighboring countries.
As many of them pass through the city of Lviv, the Christians here step in to help, making…
Cypress Creek Christian Church will commemorate its 50th anniversary in 2022
Located at 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, the Cypress Creek Christian Church congregation initially began holding services at school saloons and cafeterias in northwest Harris County, before securing land for its home permanent and to…
Halifax Orthodox Christian Community Expresses Support for Ukraine – Halifax
Support for the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion continues to flow through the Orthodox Christian community in Halifax, where some Eastern European members have roots in both countries.
St. Vladimir's Orthodox…
Nij village – home to the ancient Udi people, an Orthodox Christian community in the Gabala…
Baku, February 14, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan is a country with many ethnicities, which testifies to the tolerant environment and harmony that has existed here for centuries.
Azerbaijan has already become one of the centers of multiculturalism in…
Albanian-Udi Christian community issues statement on Albanian shrines in liberated Azerbaijani lands
The Udi Albanian Christian community in Azerbaijan made a statement on Albanian churches in the territories liberated from occupation. News.Az presents the statement: “We, the Albanian-Udi Christian Community of Azerbaijan, which…
Udi Albanian Christian Community of Azerbaijan Issues Statement on Albanian Shrines in Liberated…
Baku, February 9, AZERTAC
The Udi Albanian Christian community in Azerbaijan made a statement on Albanian churches in the territories liberated from occupation. AZERTAC presents the press release:
“We, the Albanian-Udi Christian Community…
The Christian community organizes a demonstration demanding an end to the violence
Several Christian rights activists and organizations staged a protest calling on the government to better protect the lives and property of religious minorities in Pakistan. The group has called for the arrest and prosecution of…
The murder of a priest in Pakistan reignites fear in the Christian community | world news
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The murder of a Christian priest in the city of Peshawar has reignited fear among local parishioners and brought back painful memories of one of Pakistan's bloodiest attacks on the community of the same…
The murder of a priest in Pakistan reignites fear in the Christian community
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The murder of a Christian priest in the city of Peshawar has reignited fear among local parishioners and rekindled painful memories of one of Pakistan's bloodiest attacks on the community of the same…
28 people murdered in jihadist attack on South Sudanese Christian community
01/14/2022 south sudan (International Christian Concern) – According to the Barnabus Fund, at least 28 people were killed and 57 homes burned down by Islamist extremists in a…
Punjab: the Christian community is delighted that its leader has reached ministerial rank |…
AMRITSAR: Ahead of the parliamentary elections, the Punjab government promoted Professor Emanual Nahar, chairman of the Punjab State Commission for Minorities, to the rank of cabinet, a move that has thrilled the Christian community in the…
Vijayan denounces Sangh Parivar for attacks on Christian community
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told Sangh Parivar on Friday about recent attacks on the Christian community across the country and said such hate crimes would not work in the state.Addressing the meeting of CPI-M delegates…
Karnataka: fear of intimidation grips Christian community after adoption of anti-conversion law
In the wee hours of December 23, the statue of Saint Anthony in the 150-year-old Church of Saint Joseph was vandalized by disbelievers in the Susaipalaya region of the Chikballapur district, 65 km from the capital of the State, Bangalore.…
statue of Jesus destroyed in wave of attacks against Christian community in India | India
Festive celebrations were disrupted, statues of Jesus were smashed and effigies of Santa Claus were burned in a series of attacks on the Indian Christian community over Christmas.Amid growing intolerance and violence against India's…
Saudi Arabian Indian Christian Community Celebrates Christmas
Riyadh: The Indian Christian expat community in Saudi Arabia was overwhelmed and excited this time around when Christmas in Saudi Arabia this year turned out to be different from the previous ones as the small but powerful professional…
The Christian community celebrates Christmas with enthusiasm
The Christian community in Karachi, just like other parts of the world, celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ on Saturday with traditional festivities and holiday cheer amid tight security.
Churches were decorated with Christmas trees…
Christian community celebrates Christmas with religious zeal – Journal
Members of the Christian community attend a special Christmas service on Saturday at St John's Cathedral Church in Peshawar. - White star
PESHAWAR: The Christian community celebrated Christmas with religious zeal in…
Mayor Srinagar visits St. Luke’s Church to greet Christian community
Mayor Srinagar visits St. Luke's Church to greet Christian communityThe church was…
At the Christian Community Service Center, they give a chance to change lives
After three decades as a trained nurse and seven years running her own business, Sandra Winzer was ready to grow.âI always knew when I was younger that I wanted to be a nurse and take care of people who can't take care of…
Israel says Christian community is growing despite Church claims
Israel said its Christian population was growing, days after the Church of England's top clergyman backed accusations of a "concerted attempt" to oust the community.Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday there were 182,000…
Israel says Christian community is growing despite bishops’ claims
Israel said its Christian population was growing, days after the Church of England's top cleric backed accusations of a "concerted attempt" to drive out the community.Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics said on Dec. 21 that there were…
Israel’s Christian community grows, 84% happy with life here – report
Israel's Christian community grew 1.4% in 2020 to some 182,000 people, 84% of whom say they are satisfied with life in the country, the Central Bureau of Statistics said in a report released before Christmas.
The report, released on…
The view of the Christian community in India towards the RSS and its idea of nationalism has…
The Christian community realizes that it hated the RSS and its nationalism but won nothing and that those for whom it voted got nothing,…
Christian Community Credit Union Donates $ 5,000 to Samaritan’s Purse Tornado Disaster Relief
Christian Community Credit Union donated $ 5,000 to the Samaritan's Purse relief effort in response to tornadoes that swept through six states on December 10 and 11, 2021. Donation funds come from the Cards that Give to…
Christian Community Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Samaritan’s Purse Tornado Disaster Relief
CCCU donated $5,000 to the Samaritan's Purse relief effort in response to the tornadoes that swept through six states on December 10-11, 2021. Image courtesy of Samaritan's Purse.…
Minister of the Interior of Karnataka – The New Indian Express
Express news service
BENGALURU: Interior Minister Araga Jnanendra said the anti-conversion bill is not against any religion and there is no need for apprehension in any community. âThe government is…
The Christian community of Batticaloa faces challenges
The Christian community in Batticaloa has been facing challenges since the Easter Sunday bombings, a fact-finding mission led by a group of women activists has revealed.Radhika Coomaraswamy, Nimalka Fernando, Sakuntala Kadirgamar, Chulani…
Women’s group concludes fact-finding mission in Batticaloa, says marginalized Christian…
A group made up of Radhika Coomaraswamy, Nimalka Fernando, Sakuntala Kadirgamar, Chulani Kodikara, Rehab Mamoor, Yamini Ravindran, Thyagi Ruwanpathirana, Kumudini Samuel, Shreen Saroor, Ambika Satkunanathan and Muqaddasa Wahid visited the…
Attacks on Christian community highest in Uttar Pradesh, report says
The largest number of attacks on members of the Christian community and their places of worship in India has taken place in Uttar Pradesh, according to an investigative report released on Sunday, according to The hindu.The…
Police confirm receipt of letter threatening Zamfara Christian community –
Zamfara police have confirmed receipt of letter of threat to the Christian community from armed bandits suspected of shutting down churches in the state over the next three years or risking fierce attacks
The suspected armed bandits…
Tensions rise over Paignton’s ‘Christian community’ plan
Residents who oppose plans to create a new Christian community in a former hotel overlooking Paignton Harbor say the Roundham area of the town is not the right place for such development. The plaintiffs want to change the use of Cleve!-->…
Arunachal: the ESCF congratulates 45 pioneers of the Christian community of various faiths
PASIGHAT (By- Maksam Tayeng) - In an initiative of its first kind among the followers and believers of the Christian community here in the district to recognize the early sacrifices and contributions made by various people who had worked…
Die-hard Hindus launch violent attack on Indian Christian community
A gang of extremist Hindu nationalists assaulted a Christian community in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh over the weekend, according to reports.
According to information obtained by International Christian Concern (ICC),…
Radical Hindu nationalists brutally attack Christian community in India
Radicals use extreme violence to make village "Christian-free"
08/11/2021 Washington DC (International Christian Concern) - International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that a Christian community in the Indian state of…
How does Generation Z make religion? What do young people think about the church?
Dressed in bright orange shirts and standing on a strip of grass facing Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the small group of young protesters held signs reading, âLove God. Love your neighbor. Act on the climate.
It…
Gloriavale’s Christian community faces an educational conundrum over its anti-vaccine stance
Gloriavale will likely be forced to turn his back on his long-held anti-vaccine beliefs. Photo/George HeardThe Gloriavale Christian community will likely be forced to turn its back on its long-held anti-vaccine beliefs.A source close to…
Prime Minister Modi’s ‘warm meeting’ with Pope focuses on Christian community as…
Prime Minister Modi offers a book on India's climate initiatives to Pope Francis. (Photo: PTI)Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Pope Francis and his invitation to the pontiff to visit India are gaining importance amid the party…
The Christian community across the country is enjoying Prime Minister Modis’ meeting with the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Catholic Church Head Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday was appreciated by Christian community leaders across India.
This was the very first meeting, leaders discussed a wide…
Christian Community Leaders Host Modi-Pape Meeting
Leaders of the Christian community across India enjoyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, at the Vatican on Saturday. In their very first meeting, the leaders discussed a wide range…
Explained: why the government of Karnataka is investigating churches and why the Christian community…
The Karnataka High Court on Monday issued an opinion to the BJP-led state government on the basis of a petition filed by the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) challenging the government's decision to order an investigation to…
Faith-based organizations partner with police to enforce religion laws
Photo of the participants in the meeting which took place at the police headquarters on October 25
Faith-based organizations have partnered with the Ghanaian Police Service (GPS) to enforce laws regarding the conduct of religious bodies…
Karnataka’s proposed anti-conversion law tends to target Christian community, Archbishop says
Archbishop of Bengaluru Peter Machado said on Monday he would meet with Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to reiterate Christian community concerns over the state's anti-conversion bill, reported Indian express. "The…
Christian church claims Hindu mob attack in India
Some 200 men armed with sticks and sticks stormed a church in northern India during Sunday prayer service, police said, during the latest anti-Christian violence in the officially secular country.
At least five people were injured…
Lahore Christian community suffers gun attack causing injuries to men and women
London: A gun attack on a Christian community in Lahore left several injured and received medical attention. Fear has gripped the Christian enclave of Shamsabad, Sherakot, which fears further attacks.
The…
Christian community: a family with a …
Daily writingGalatians 3: 26-4: 726 You are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 All of you who have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither slave nor free;…
Christian community housing plan in Clare encounters problem
A BID to create housing for older members of a religious community in Tuamgraney encountered a problem, with planners seeking more details on a number of aspects of the project, writes Fiona McGarry.
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The Christian community “shows the true face” in Budapest
Bishop Piero Marini declared that the Christian community had "shown its true face", that of "inclusion and openness", in Budapest, also thanks to the presence of Pope…
Brooklyn Orthodox Christian Church building nominated for Historic Place status
St. Nicholas Antiochan Orthodox Cathedral on State Street, Brooklyn, originally St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church. Photo courtesy of Jim Henderson / Wikipedia
A church building at 355 State St. in Boerum Hill is one of 19 buildings…
New Social Network “FaithMeet” Created For The Christian Community Brings Denominational…
WILMINGTON, Del., September 9, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Spiritual sustenance is just a few clicks away with FaithMeet, a new social networking app for Christians around the world. FaithMeet was developed to exclusively connect churches and…
New Social Network “FaithMeet” Created For The Christian Community Brings Denominational…
WILMINGTON, Del., September 9, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Spiritual sustenance is just a few clicks away with FaithMeet, a new social networking app for Christians around the world. FaithMeet was developed to exclusively connect churches and…
Three more converts arrested in persecuted Iranian Christian community
09/09/2021 Iran (International Christian Concern) - As they gathered for a prayer meeting at the church, Ahmad Sarparast, Morteza Mashoodkari and Ayoob Poor-Rezazadeh were…
Christian community in Nigeria worship for the first time after being assaulted
07/09/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) - In Plateau State, Nigeria, July brings heavy rains. It is a busy season for the region's large farming community: crops must…
Nathaniel Bassey, Akwa Ibom exports to global Christian community, says Governor Emmanuel as singer…
Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel described gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey as the state's export to the music world.
The governor sent a congratulatory message to the singer on Saturday on his 40th birthday.
The message states,…
Valor Christian community steps down to support ousted gay teacher
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (KDVR) - Fallout continued on Tuesday after a high school volleyball coach said he was forced to resign because he was openly gay.
Inoke Tonga said he resigned from Valor Christian High after being…
“Existence of Christian community in peril”: Church of Kerala supports controversial…
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) has come out in favor of a Catholic church in the state, which had announced social assistance programs for families with five or more children, saying the decrease in population of the Christian…
Gloriavale school focuses on police investigation of Christian community
A police investigation into physical and sexual abuse at Gloriavale is now focused on the school there. Photo / George HeardA police investigation into physical and sexual abuse at Gloriavale is now focused on the school there.The…
SAD asks Kejriwal to apologize to Christian community for demolition of church in Delhi
New Delhi / Chandigarh, Jul 21 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday called on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to apologize to the Christian community for demolishing his church in South Delhi and demanded that the church be…
Spirit of Acadiana: Development of the Christian community
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana - "It's called a 'Christian Community Development' course, and over the weekend - here at Bayou Church - people came together, from all walks of life, to help move the needle, to realize that we are much better…
India’s Anti-Conversion Laws and Their Effects on the Christian Community
Religious freedom is a fundamental right guaranteed to all Indian citizens by the constitution and laws of the country. However, the religious freedom rights of religious minorities in India, including Christians, have been in serious…
Christian community opposes the sale and purchase of minority properties
Staff ReporterThe Christian community on Tuesday announced the formation of the "Save the Church Properties Movement" and also challenged the federal government's bill under which the sale, purchase of any common property of religious…
Pope Francis calls for summit of Lebanese Christian community leaders – World Peace…
On May 30, Pope Francis announced that Lebanese Christian leaders would meet with him at the Vatican on July 1 to discuss Lebanon's economic and political crisis. During the summit, the Pope plans to reflect on the crisis and discuss…
Reverend Sarah Taylor of Peck Community Christian Church is twenty under 40! honored
Reverend Sarah Taylor Peck38, senior minister, North Township Christian Community ChurchWhat motivates or inspires you to improve the community?I moved to Stark County in 2013, after living in Boston and Memphis. I was drawn to the sense…
Christian community in Sweden hailed for presenting gentle image of Pakistan
HAFIZ MUHAMMAD IMRAN Pakistani Ambassador to Sweden and Finland Dr Zahoor Ahmed visited Hallunda Church in Stockholm and spoke with the Pakistani Christian community. The Ambassador was greeted by Pastor Boaz Kamran and other members of…
War-torn Syria “at risk of losing its Christian community”
The Syriac Catholic Patriarch said the situation in Syria "continues to be humanly unbearable and devastating" and risks emptying the war-torn country of its Christian community for good.Patriarch Ignatius Joseph III Younan called on…
The situation in Syria is “devastating” and threatens the Christian community
A general view shows the Teh camp for internally displaced Syrians in northern Idlib, Syria, on May 5. (CNS photo by Khalil Ashawi / Reuters)BEIRUT (CNS) - The Syriac Catholic Patriarch has said the situation in Syria "continues to be…
3 Simple S’s to Getting the Christian Community You Want – and Need
Saint Paul makes it clear that Christian discipleship requires a Christian community.âGood preaching is like mortal sin: both require serious matter, sufficient thought, and the full consent of the will - neither happens…
Bauchi’s government ensures impartiality, equity and freedom of worship for the Christian…
Bauchi State Governor Sen Bala Mohammed with CAN State President Reverend Abraham Damina Dimeus at Government HouseBauchi State Governor Sen Bala Mohammed in a group photo with the Bauchi Christian community The Christian…
Emmanuel Christian community school is growing
A GIRRAWHEEN school celebrated the completion of its $ 5.5 million redevelopment, which will accommodate an increasing number of students.Emmanuel Christian Community School officially opened its two-story classrooms in the west wing of…
Christian community reports lack of funeral spaces
With the increase in deaths from COVID-19, the Christian community in Bengaluru has reported the problem of the shortage of burial sites for those who succumb to the infection. The Archdiocese of Bangalore has asked the civic body to…
PH at the top of most baptisms of young children
The Archbishop of Cebu, José Palma, administering the sacraments to a child on April 11, 2021 at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The baptism is part of the celebrations of the 500 years of Christianity of…
Christian community celebrates Easter at KP
PESHAWAR: Members of the Christian community marked Easter on Sunday by attending a special mass with standard operating procedures in preparation for the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.The main function was held at the…
Prime Minister Imran Khan wishes “Happy Easter” to the Christian community
Pakistani Christian worshipers hold candles during a Easter Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Lahore.Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday wished "Happy Easter" to the Christian community celebrating Easter in Pakistan.Like the…
Christian community observes Good Friday through online services
For the second time in a row, Christians around the world observed Good Friday, the most important day of mourning in the faith, from their homes by attending masses online. Most churches in Mumbai have organized mass services…
Know the importance of Good Friday for the Christian community
Good Friday has a special meaning in the Christian community. This year, Good Friday is April 2. On Good Friday, Jesus Christ, the God of God and the Creator, was crucified. On that day, the Lord Jesus Christ suffered many trials and…
Cypress Creek Christian Community Center in final phase of Centrum refurbishment
While the renovations are being finalized, that will not prevent the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center from opening briefly for Easter services.The symbolism of the Risen Christ and the Center is not lost with the congregation.
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[Newsmaker] South Korean Christian community expresses concern over Myanmar situation
South Korean Christian community expresses concern over Myanmar situation
Korean National Council of Churches (NCCK) officials are holding a press conference in Seoul on Thursday. (Yonhap)The Christian community in South Korea…
(LEAD) South Korean Christian community worried about situation in Myanmar
(ATTN: ADDS Cardinal Yeom's message to paragraphs 5-6) SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) - The Christian community in South Korea has expressed concerns about political instability in Myanmar in connection with the recent coup and pledged to…
South Korean Christian community expresses concern over Myanmar situation
This photo provided by the Korean Catholic Bishops' Conference shows the bishops posing for a photo on March 11, 2021.
SEOUL, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) - The Christian community in South Korea has expressed concerns about the!--div>…
The Christian community in South Korea is concerned about the situation in Myanmar
SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Christian community has expressed concern over political instability in Myanmar in connection with the recent coup and pledged to stand in solidarity with the pro-democracy movement . “The…
‘You’re not alone!’ Pope launches final appeal to Iraqi Christian community
VATICAN CITY (RNS) - On his last full day in Iraq, Pope Francis told struggling Christians in this war-weary country to hang on to their roots and forgive their oppressors, in order to better put their energy to restore their hearts and…
Erbil’s besieged Christian community sees hope in Pope’s visit
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - Christians in the Ankawa suburb of Erbil are hopeful of the message that Pope Francis' visit brings to the Christian community in the Kurdistan region, where he will celebrate mass…
Lawyers head south for Gloriavale, Christian community already under double investigation
Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust director Liz Gregory said on Thursday she had received a pledge from the Royal Commission on Abuse and Faith-Based Care that she was sending lawyers to Canterbury in April to speak to those who had left…
ICC documents alarming increase in blasphemy charges against Pakistan’s Christian community in…
04/03/2021 Washington, DC (International Christian Concern) - In Pakistan, false accusations of blasphemy are widespread and often motivated by personal blood feuds or religious hatred. The accusations are very inflammatory and can…
PM Scott Morrison meets with Christian community leaders
It was like a group of people enjoying coffee after church, when Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with leaders of Christian community groups in Canberra this week to offer his support for post COVID recovery.
Leaders included James…
The ancient Christian community of Iraq, decimated by violence, fear
Baghdad (AFP)
Some fled after the US-led invasion, others in sectarian bloodshed and more following jihadist attacks. Iraq's last two decades of violence have emptied its…
Karnataka Christian community donates 1 crore rupees for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya
As the drive to ensure the participation of 130 crores of Indians in the construction of the much anticipated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya grows, the Christian community of Karnataka has also come forward to do its part.At a recent event chaired…
Christian community donates over 1 crore rupees for construction of Ram temple: Karnataka Dy CM…
Entrepreneurs, businessmen, educators, NRIs, CEOs, marketing experts, social service activists and Christian community leaders attended the meeting. Photo for representationMembers of the Christian community here on Sunday have contributed…
Turkey is slowly suffocating its Christian community
25/01/2021 Washington DC (International Christian Concern) - In 1915, Turkey (the Ottoman Empire) slaughtered over a million Armenian Christians in what is now known as the Armenian Genocide. Turkey still oppresses the Armenians…
Madison’s First Congregational Church Provides Continuing Donation and Support to Christian…
By First Congregational Church, UCC, Madison Press Release ⢠01/21/2021 04:00 EST
The First Congregational Church, UCC, of ââMadison (FCC), whose mission is to help neighbors in need,…