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BILLINGS -- A labor shortage plaguing much of America has spread across and into the pews. Churches like Atonement Lutheran in Billing Heights are struggling to find pastors, and this could mean big changes for the future of the…

St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights held its second…

PHOTO PROVIDED Rich Carnahan is pictured with his wife and daughter. In April 2021, Rich was diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and underwent multiple…

Central Community Church celebrated its grand opening Sunday at the new state-of-the-art Central Community Center in Niagara-on-the-Lake.The main tenant of the 6,875 square meter facility on York Road is the Pentecostal Church, which looks…

Placeholder when loading item promotionsTrump White House officials flouted public health advice in May 2020, urging churches to consider virtual services amid the spread of the coronavirus and delivering a change in message desired by the…

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Community members continue to fight gun violence after a violent weekend in the city of Philadelphia.In Southwest Philadelphia, a peace march began Tuesday night at 60th Street and Elmwood Avenue.Pastor Beverly…

A 101-YEAR-OLD RAF veteran from Alresford was among four Hampshire volunteers recognized by the Queen for their years of service to the church and society. William "Sandy" Sanderson received a ceremonial coin from the Prince of Wales, who…

The annual celebration of Gold Nugget Days is in full swing with this morning's events, the annual Donkey Derby at Magalia Community Church and the parade through downtown Paradise. On Thursday night, the four-day celebration kicked off…

The service of Holy Unction was celebrated on Maundy Wednesday morning in the Chapel of St. Panteleimon at the Greek Hospital in Cairo. The Patriarchal Vicar of Cairo, Metropolitan Nikodimos of Memphis,…

On February 1, Rev. Colby Roberts assumed office as rector of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Yakima.…

An Afghan woman who fled the country has said she is "now free" to worship as she celebrates her first Easter in the UK.Pari moved to the UK a few months ago after the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021 to join her husband…

STONE CROSS, GA– As people around the world struggle to return to a level of normalcy in their lives, Transforming Faith Church is pleased to announce a personal worship experience for Easter Sunday featuring award-winning gospel artist…

F. Carolyn (Hunter) Muir WASHINGTON, DC – Carolyn (Hunter) Muir, 87, of Litchfield, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Washington, DC of unspecified progressive dementia Carolyn was born on June 12, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late…

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – A church in the Mid-South provides food to the needy in our community.The Church has partnered with the Mid-South Food Bank to distribute groceries to people living in the 38126 ZIP Code, a South Memphis area.The median…

SOUTH FORT MYERS A local church grows its own food to donate fresh produce to a local pantry. Food grown at the Fort Myers Christian Church Community Garden goes to the Gladiolus…

The Washington Street Baptist Church may only have closed its warming…

Todd Underwood begins the rehearsal by leading his cast with a breathing exercise and a simple command: "Be here."For the black actors and creative team—including Underwood, the director—who are directing the genre-bending musical “Passing…

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The neighborhood church has special significance for the Bethany Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Shawn Wasson, pastor and board member of the Missouri Baptist Convention, described the church as "tucked away in a…

Monadnock Ledger Transcript Published: 03/30/2022 10:49:44 Modified: 03/30/2022 10:48:49 The United Methodist Church in Peterborough is again raising funds for Easter baskets, a program…

MOUNT ENTERPRISE, Texas (KETK) -- A church in Mount Enterprise offered services in its restored chapel for the first time after a tornado destroyed its building. The tragedy happened on Sunday the 27th, exactly one year ago.…

The Catholic School of Nativity took first place in the regional Academic Junior High Decathlon for the Archdioceses of San Francisco and Oakland, according to a school news release on Saturday, March 5.The Academic Junior High Decathlon is…

ARABI, La. (WGNO) -- Residential homes aren't the only buildings in need of repairs after the March 22 tornadoes in New Orleans -- businesses and places of worship are also damaged or destroyed. Timothy O'Neil, who lives on…

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Gasoline prices continue to rise, but Saturday brought temporary relief to some Chicago drivers as a local church provided free gas to 200 cars in the Grand Crossing community. And there will be more freebies to come.…

DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (WFIE) -- The day after the tornadoes hit parts of western Kentucky, the pastor of a church in Dawson Springs opened up about what they were doing to minister to the people there.Three months later, 14 News caught up…

WEST NEWBURY - West Newbury Congregational Church continues to raise money for a minivan for a refugee…

New information about the excavation and research at the Historic First Baptist Church was announced on Saturday. (WYDaily/Molly Feser) WILLIAMSBURG — Colonial Williamsburg (CW) will examine three of those buried Site of the historic…

Jodie Gunther receives the 2022 Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award. photo submitted Jodie Gunther is this year's recipient of the Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award presented by the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. The…

The First Christian Church of Bowling Green, 875 Haskins Road, will be serving its monthly Drive-Through Congregational Meal on Friday, March 11 from 5-6pm. As part of the FCC's nutritional mission, this community meal is free and…

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) -- Voices praying in unison at First Baptist Church in Watertown on Sunday afternoon.Ukrainian voices prayed for peace in their nation.One of the churchgoers is Elena Ososkaoo. She says she still has family in…

Our Lady's Roman Catholic Church hosted the annual March 4 event, this year's theme, "I Know the Plans I Have for You" (Jeremiah 29:11). This year's World Day of Prayer had more meaning for the participants considering it had been…

Get the latest Syracuse news straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter. For over 35 years, Beverly Oliver has provided quality child care to the community of Onondaga County, specifically the city of Lafayette. Oliver is…

JEFFERSON PARK — A Far Northwest Side group wants a historic church that held its final mass last year to be given landmark status to prevent it from potentially being torn down. Our Lady of Victory, 5212 W. Agatite Ave., closed its…

Jefferson's St. Paul Church was founded by newly freed slaves in 1867, their first building was on Cypress…

There is a website that tells me to the day how much time is left until our baby's wedding. Of course, I say "our baby" as if she were two instead of 22. Still, as most parents can attest from classic, tearful children's fiction, "as long…

Rev. Frans van Santen, associate rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Ocala, recently lost his shirt during a prayer meeting at a local manufacturing facility.Van Santen removed his office collar and shirt at the gathering to reveal a…

Nakisha Wenzel was working in Atlanta when she received a call to look at a church property in Kings Mountain. As part of the Foursquare Church, a denomination centered on six core principles, Wenzel and her husband Michael were asked to…

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -- Churches are finally opening their doors and filling the pews for in-person worship. It's a welcome sight for the Black community, especially during Black History Month.We looked at how the pandemic has impacted…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners invites the community to celebrate Black History Month by watching this Black Church Experience, a documentary produced by the Rockdale County government. The documentaries…

A group of DC churches is breaking down barriers to homeownership within the black community by providing residents with resources that will help close the wealth gap across the city. This…

I wanted to address that. This is from a 2015 Chicago Tribune Article, by Dennis Byrne. He said, "Time to face it: We've become a nation of addicts. So many dependencies it's hard to list them all. Alcohol. Tobacco, nicotine and…

The 120-year-old church on Maple Street in St. John's, formerly known as the First Congregational Church, was purchased by the Community Church last month. The Community Church already has two locations in Mount Pleasant and Alma.“We knew…

When: East Cocalico Township Board of Supervisors Meeting, February 3.What happened: Traffic issues at one…

April 22, 1936 – February 2, 2022 JACKSON -- Betty Jo Flowerstreppendahl passed away peacefully at her home in Madison, Mississippi on February 2, 2022 at the age of 85. A celebration honoring her life will be held on…

Jaroslav Pelikan, the great Christian historian, was asked to address the problems and opportunities the churches face with ancient liturgies, the modern taste for innovation, and debates about how to honor both the old and the new.His…

717 FM 359, Richmond, TX 77406Office Phone: 281-762-3310A traditional worship experience led by the Joy…

HOUSTON - Grab your boots and clothes because Houston's First Baptist Church has something special for you. The Church is hosting its Boots & Bling Ball on February 11, a prom-like event for friends with special needs ages 14 and…

As we read the gospels, it is clear on every page that Jesus felt deep compassion for people who were suffering. He always tried to cater to both their physical and spiritual needs. This was even evident in Isaiah's prophecy of his…

ALVERDA – The Alverda Christian Church will meet for worship on Sunday from 9:50 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.Discover…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - Life for the black church in America, to borrow a line from Langston Hughes' poem Mother to Son, "was not a crystal staircase". In the poem, the mother urges her son to keep climbing these stairs and…

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) - Beaverton Police are searching for suspects after people broke into St Cecilia's Church on Sunday night and stole a van that was being used for food supplies. Church members were stunned. They try to…

Community gathers to help clean up vandalism outside Longmont ChurchThe Longmont congregation came together Sunday to help restore a beloved church after it was destroyed last week.3 minutes agoDenver Air Force veteran inspires to help…

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The Beach Baptist Church in Fort Myers Beach now has an office for an outreach coordinator at the Lee County Sheriff's Office. The Lee County Sheriff's Office now has a Counseling Center at Beach Baptist…

SAULT STE. MARIE - Central United Methodist Church has donated $25,000 to help the Hospice of the EUP overcome funding shortfalls due to the pandemic-related cancellation of the 2021 Madrigal Dinner and the postponement of Dancing with the…

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - Dozens of people got vaccinated in South Georgia on Monday.While many in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., First Missionary Baptist Church chose to honor him and his vision by making health care accessible to…

BELOIT, Wisconsin (WMTV) – End of gun violence in Beloit. This is one woman's mission after losing her cousin in 2020 and why she brought the community together to discuss what can be done to prevent something like this from happening…

In cities across Alabama, Friday night football games are one of the most popular parts of the week. That's certainly true of Grove Hill, where the Clarke County High School football team recently won the 2A state championship. But for…

FALLS CHURCH, VA — On Monday, residents and businesses in Falls Church will take a moment to honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 17, is a federal holiday and a…

The Missoula Alliance Church collects an annual Christmas Eve offer to fund the many community services it sponsors.KGVO spoke to lead pastor Micah Dalbey this week after announcing on Sunday that the congregation had nearly doubled the…

ENID, Oklahoma - Heads bowed Saturday morning as attendees at Enid's…

The demand for COVID-19 testing continues to grow as more people return to school and work, while the number of coronavirus cases fueled by the Omicron variant grows. Below is a list of test locations broken down by county in…

WARREN - After the seven-day celebration of Kwanzaa ended over the weekend, a Warren church held a special program to summarize the African American holiday. Members of the Sisters…

SOUTH HAMPTON - The board of directors of South Hampton Baptist Church is pleased to announce the…

FORT WORTH, Texas - A church in Fort Worth opens its doors and offers free COVID services to all those in need. The Church's pastor said they are trying to meet vaccine and therapeutic treatment needs in low-income communities by…

Pastor James Arter of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Leechburg has seen the impact of the church's ward cupboard on families and individuals. Years ago a young girl came with her father to buy clothes. She was so taken with…

Ibadan Youth Province 4 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and the Savingcross Justicepoint Foundation (SJF) have come together to feed, donate, empower and raise awareness among the people of the Bakatari community in Oyo…

Trinity Episcopal Church Outreach Committee members last week donated a new ice machine to the George…

PANOLA COUNTY, Texas (KLTV / Gray News) - The ward mourns the loss of a young couple who died in a car accident and left a two-month-old child."Right now, I'm saying we're pretty shocked," Eastside Baptist Church pastor Raymond Walker told…

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ALVERDA - The Christian Church of Alverda will meet for service on Sunday from 9:50 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.Join…

MAYFIELD, Kentucky - After the Rev. Wes Fowler and his family weathered the violent tornado that ravaged…

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) - A Kansas ward has come together to support and build a new home for their own. “This is the work of Christ in action,” said the senior pastor of the…

A Redwood City church and nonprofit under threat of eviction may have experienced a Christmas miracle. Verbo Family Services recently shared with climate Online and other local media launched its call to support the…

The news spread quickly when the Bethel AME Church announced that it would offer vaccinations by appointment or during a face-to-face visit. "I wasn't expecting to see so many people, but that's very good," said Tony…

Note: Due to the ever-changing coronavirus pandemic, check with your church to see if schedules have changed since our deadline. All notices of church events and services must be emailed to [email protected] by Wednesday noon. We do…

PROSPECTUS, La. (CALF) - A church with a vision of God's power: This is how the New Prospect Baptist Church describes itself. At no time is this vision more accurately represented than in the first week of December for the Church's…

I've been a born again Christian for 17 years. I grew up in local churches and have some fond memories of…

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FALLS CHURCH, VA - Developers broke ground on Wednesday for The Townhomes at Graham Park, a new 8.3 acre townhouse development on Route 50 in the Falls Church area of ​​Fairfax County.The development…

More than 100 people gathered the day after Thanksgiving to witness the first "barrel tree" lighting at Burnt Church Distillery.A 2.40 meter high Christmas tree made of barrels was illuminated with more than 1,000 lights. The event…