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Official website of the Assemblies of God (USA)
Don’t miss any story. Follow AG news! Send this message Mourning the death of her mother, Que N. Nguyen was 17 when she boarded a ... -
BEYOND THE LOCAL: Critical reparations after pope apology
In the aftermath of historic atrocities, apologies can offer a sense of justice and recognition to those who have been the target of institutional violence The ... -
Spurred by tragedy, faith leaders continually gather to pray for unity and peace • St Pete Catalyst
Days before news broke that the Uhurus had been courted by Russians to foment racial and political discord in the United States, a disturbing headline appeared ... -
Sexual abuse survivors demand answers in Baltimore Catholic Church investigation
Survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic Church leaders gathered outside the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, calling for the release of preliminary findings from ... -
Nicaraguan government closes 6 religious radio stations
MEXICO — Nicaraguan authorities on Monday ordered the closure of six radio stations owned by the Roman Catholic Church and surrounded one with riot police, church ... -
Brothers Against Violence teams up against violence in Warren
New Brethren Against Violence invited people to come together in a stand AGAINST Violence at Warren’s Third Christian Church. Brethren Against Violence invited people to come ... -
First United Methodist Church Opens New Church in DeKalb – Shaw Local
DeKALB – The leadership of First United Methodist Church in DeKalb says the dedication of a new church after nearly 20 years of planning, site finding, ... -
‘Second Coming’ Street Mural Connects People to Adventists
A mural on a busy street in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, points to Jesus’ second coming thanks to donated space and Adventist art graduates, who took ... -
Former Brethren Exclusive Members Detail Church Money Ride
A sectarian church that exercises almost total control over its members has metastasized into a multinational corporation with massive purchasing power. Photo: 123rf The Exclusive Brethren ... -
Bible seminar attracts pastors and church leaders from around the world
Entitled “Old and New Testament Prophecy and Fulfillment,” the new Bible Seminar testified to the 66 books of biblical secrets of the kingdom of heaven and ... -
Utah Pioneer Day celebrates the Mormons’ trek west — but there’s a lot more to Latter-day Saint and migration history
Eds: This story was provided by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) Every July 24, the State ... -
Build people through blocks and beams
This is the seventh and final in a series of Adventist Review news correspondent Marcos Paseggi on the Maranatha Volunteer Project at Kajiado Adventist School in ... -
Don’t trust the wrong person
In the late 1980s, George Michael sang the classic words, “I must have faith, faith, faith.” But there’s something deeper in the lyrics than perhaps the ... -
The historic Herbst House in Sewickley could be collapsing
Herbst House, a former Catholic school, convent and private residence along Broad Street in Sewickley, could soon be demolished after more than 137 years. Divine Redeemer ... -
Thoughts: Does God care what we wear?
Editor’s note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks, Special for The Tribune A student applied for the position of musician in our church. ... -
Assessment: 1 cardinal and 57 priests killed in the last 30 years in Mexico
In a May 2016 video message, Sandoval, the archbishop emeritus of Guadalajara, said that according to the information he has, the murder was orchestrated by the ... -
When victims of abuse are adults, they are often treated as “sinners”, threats to churches
(RNS) – At their annual meeting last month in Anaheim, Calif., Southern Baptists passed a series of reforms to address sexual abuse in the nation’s largest ... -
Christian leaders to meet on Tawang church issue
Staff reporter ITANAGAR, July 4: Christian leaders from across the state will hold a “mega consultative meeting” here on July 16 to discuss the way forward ... -
Sara Feigenholtz faces backlash from the Archdiocese of Chicago over Roe v. wade
A North Side state senator has apologized after being criticized by the Archdiocese of Chicago and religious leaders for a cartoon image she posted on social ... -
Navigating the moral complexity of a post-roe world
It’s official: deer is not anymore. Following the leak of a draft opinion authored by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, life advocates awaited the official decision ... -
Mizoram church leaders to reach flood-hit Silchar on June 29; Giving financial aid to Cachar DC: moderator of the synod
Ezrela Dalidia Fanai, NET Correspondent, Mizoram Leaders of the Mizoram Synod church officers have expressed concern for the flood-ravaged town of Silchar in Assam and residents ... -
The Church seeks to meet the needs of the community
January 21, 2022 II Corinthians 15:57 “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” We have studied the Word ... -
DFW faith leaders address SCOTUS abortion decision
Father Cargo of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church expects most religious leaders to speak out on the decision on Sunday. He says the focus should now be ... -
Vital role of faith in the protection and integration of refugees
‘Welcoming the Stranger’ conference concludes with renewed commitments to increase interfaith cooperation (LWI) – Every woman, man or child fleeing war or natural disaster, persecution or ... -
Stop discriminating against students on the basis of their religious beliefs, President Kenyatta tells school administrators
Download logo President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on school administrators to stop discriminating against students on the basis of their religious beliefs, saying Kenya’s 2010 Constitution ... -
Blueifeld, W.Va. Faith leaders hold community meeting on gun violence
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) – Bluefield, W.Va. Faith leaders gathered Saturday to hold a community meeting about gun violence in the area. The discussion was aimed at ... -
Bishop Lucas Van Looy Denies Cardinal Honor From Pope Francis Over Abuse
Placeholder while loading article actions correction An earlier version of this story stated that the Diocese of Ghent failed to intervene to stop the activities of ... -
Dallas church self-appoints two LGBTQ pastors after bishop denies them positions
The issue of sexual orientation has long divided many Christian denominations. Last month, a more conservative branch of The United Methodist Church, or UMC, was officially ... -
Local community, religious leaders seeking answers to end gun violence
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Local community and faith leaders are mobilizing to demand that more be done to help end gun violence. Working to get lawmakers’ ... -
Aging in service to the Lord
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This month’s column is written by Judy Curtis.] While attending a wedding a few years ago, I was chatting with one of my youngest ... -
Amid National Synod, Italian Church Faces Challenges on Multiple Fronts
ROME — Church leaders in Italy are currently conducting a national synod process at the request of Pope Francis, which they are doing in tandem with ... -
Christian Publisher responds to controversy surrounding Pride Month Reading List
Photo by Agustin Gunawan (via Unsplash) William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, a historic evangelical publisher founded in 1911, has responded to criticism of the company’s LGBTQ+ ... -
Report on Vice President Harris’ Meeting with Faith Leaders on Reproductive Rights
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a roundtable in Los Angeles, California with faith leaders to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing our communities, ... -
A&M Professor and Local Faith Leaders Discuss the Phrase “Thoughts and Prayers” | Local News
The phrase “thoughts and prayers” is often heard in response to tragic times, such as the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde that ... -
Rick Warren reveals his successor and retirement date as Saddleba…… | News and reports
After more than four decades, the pastor of one of America’s largest and most influential churches is ready to step down. And he appointed a young ... -
5 ways to encourage pastors
Church leaders, especially pastors and ministry personnel, are struggling like never before. I recently received a number from Christianity today and the cover story is “Voided: ... -
Boston faith leaders raise questions about police response to recent beach issues – Boston 25 News
Boston faith leaders raise questions about police response to recent beach issues BOSTON — Nearly 50 years ago, black protesters visited Carson Beach, aiming to integrate ... -
Pope, Anglican and Scottish church leaders to pray in Africa |
Country the United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s ... -
SC religious leaders react to Texas elementary school shooting
Church leaders are calling on lawmakers for better gun control following the mass shooting that killed 19 children in Texas. COLUMBIA, SC — As the tragedy ... -
Italy’s new Catholic Church leader faces demands for abuse investigation
FILE – Cardinal Matteo Zuppi poses for photographers at the Vatican, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Pope Francis on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 appointed a bishop in ... -
Church leaders reflect on hate crimes in Mississippi after Buffalo mass shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – The horrific homegrown terrorism in Buffalo, New York has shocked many across the country. Last week, 18-year-old Payton Gendron led an alleged ... -
What does this mean for teenagers?
Do the teens in your youth ministry know that they are created in the image of God? Read on to find out how you can help ... -
Asian Church Leaders: Ministry After the Storm
Lutheran leaders from across Asia meet in Bangkok to explore post-pandemic theological and pastoral challenges (LWI) – Church leaders from across the Asian region are meeting ... -
Former Erlanger school board and board member and church leader Phil Smartt dies
Philander Knox Smartt, Jr. died on May 14, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on October 8, 1943 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the ... -
Government has a duty to protect people’s rights: Faustine L Lobo – The New Indian Express
Express press service BENGALERU: The state government took the ordinance route to introduce the Anti-Conversion Act. Was it compulsory?It is a completely autocratic and unjustified decision. ... -
Residents Invited to “Love Costa Mesa” During 5th Annual Citywide Day of Service and Celebration
A 5and The annual Citywide Day of Service at Love Costa Mesa held on Saturday morning asks residents to invest in their local neighborhoods with some ... -
Pew Research Abortion Survey Shows Role of Religion in Abortion Debate
This article was first published in the State of the Faith Newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every Monday evening. When news ... -
Moscow continues to ignore calls for peace from religious leaders | News
The churches are among those providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and helping those who have fled the war. In addition to material aid, churches also seek ... -
More than 80 church leaders voice support for trans youth as law criminalizing gender-affirming care set to go into effect – New York Daily News
More than 80 church leaders and workers in Alabama have signed a letter of support for transgender youth and their families as a law that criminalizes ... -
Opinion: My perspective on transgender people comes from the Bible. I shouldn’t be removed from my job.
Freedom of belief, belief, belief and religion is under threat. I know this because I became one of the targets of this attack here in San ... -
National Day of Prayer events scheduled for Thursday
Pastor Andy Kinsey of Grace United Methodist Church prays with a small group during the 2021 National Day of Prayer at the Johnson County Courthouse. More ... -
The Four Greatest Beneficiaries of Prayers, By Ayo Akerele
Under the old covenant, priests and prophets were appointed by God to serve as mediators between God and man. You cannot break this order. A priest ... -
Apartments Planned for United Church of Christ Headquarters Building
Another office-to-housing conversion is under consideration in downtown Cleveland’s Gateway District, where the United Church of Christ is preparing to move out of its longtime home. ... -
Religion and Spirituality Book Preview: May 2022
The Dalai Lama lays out the Buddhist concept of emptiness and environmentalist Bill McKibbon reflects on faith, patriotism and social change, are among religion and spirituality ... -
Elon Musk set to buy Twitter, sparking conversation about religious freedom and hate speech
Left: The Royal Society, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Right: Twitter, Apache 2.0 license, via Wikimedia Commons In a move that looks like it was ... -
Russia-Ukraine War, Zelensky and Blinken News: Live Updates
CHISINAU, Moldova — Before war broke out next door, Moldovans had big plans for their country. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine has placed Moldova, a ... -
Through Faith and Cash Incentive, Church Leaders Aim to Build Affordable Housing in South Florida – CBS Miami
HALLANDALE BEACH (CBSMiami) As South Florida’s affordable housing crisis has deepened, cities, counties and activists have scrambled to find workable solutions. Now a faith-based initiative has ... -
AG Kaul: Releases Update Ahead of First Anniversary of Clergy and Religious Leader Abuse Initiative
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin approaches the first anniversary of the launch of the Wisconsin Clergy and Religious Leaders Abuse Initiative, AG Kaul releases additional information ... -
The choirs of the Twin Cities churches sing joyful praises together again
On Easter Sunday, it’s a long-standing tradition for the Eden Prairie United Methodist Church choir to lead the congregation in Handel’s “Hallelujah” choir. But the church ... -
Faith leaders debate whether to continue mask requirements after term ends – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel
Pastor John Cager of the Ward AME Church in Los Angeles, dons a mask as he takes to the streets for the annual Greater Los Angeles ... -
Top Russian cleric accused of ‘crimes’ by other Orthodox leaders for sanctioning Ukraine invasion
WASHINGTON — Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has been a staunch ally of President Vladimir Putin for years. But his vocal support for ... -
What does it take to write the perfect sermon?
Weddings. Funerals. Tips. The annual budget. Religious leaders have many responsibilities, but nothing compares to writing and delivering a sermon. It is a task that requires ... -
Community cleans up historic Huntington Cemetery
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – The community is working together to preserve some of Huntingon’s history at Bethel Cemetery. “Some of Huntington’s leaders are buried here in ... -
Ukrainian religious leaders call for continued fight against Russia
Ukrainian Church leaders have urged citizens to continue their fight against the Russian invasion, as the Pope condemned the war in some of his strongest words ... -
Ex-youth pastor convicted and sentenced to life in 1994 murder of 16-year-old boy
Screenshot from WJXT. After a week-long trial in Jacksonville, Florida, former youth pastor Ronnie Hyde (65) was found guilty on Friday in the case of the ... -
See how much the LDS Church has grown in 2021 and how the pace still lags
Numbers have rebounded from 2020 levels, but are still below pre-pandemic levels. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Latter-day Saint worshipers stand as top church ... -
Upcoming Religious Events in Lake Havasu City: April 1, 2022 | Way of life
men’s breakfast Hilltop Community Church (3180 McCulloch Blvd.) will host a men’s breakfast Saturday at 8 a.m. in the church administration building. “Biblical Citizenship” Abundant Grace ... -
Hillsong Phoenix ‘heartbroken’ pastor says church will separate from global network
Screenshot from YouTube / @Hillsong Phoenix Dominos continue to fall across the world for Australia’s Hillsong Church, the network of congregations hard hit by the recent ... -
Stephen Colbert argues that faith matters a lot
This column is part of our ongoing opinion commentary on faith, called Living our faith. Find the complete series here. The very day I finished reading ... -
Asbury Splits From United Methodist Church, Changes Name Amid Naming Talks | Local News
One of Tulsa’s largest churches says it has begun the process of officially separating from its parent denomination. The former United Methodist Church of Asbury is ... -
Trump meets privately with evangelical leaders, hoping to keep coalition intact
“It’s very informal, and they’re talking and praying,” an adviser said of the meeting. “It’s not something he broadcasts.” But as Trump teases a run in ... -
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson publicly thanks God but keeps faith story private
Washington • When speaking at the first day of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearing as a Supreme Court nominee, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson declared her ... -
At Vatican financial trial, Cardinal Becciu says he is not afraid of the truth
FILE – In this February 9, 2017 file photo, Mons. Giovanni Angelo Becciu presides over a Eucharistic liturgy at the Basilica of Saint John of Latheran ... -
LDS temples around the world will begin to resume ‘full operation’, faith leaders announce
Temples are operating on a restricted basis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) The Latter-day Saint ... -
Dover Vigil brings together religious leaders and locals
Dozens of hands sheltered the small, flickering candle flames from the biting winds on Sunday evening as several dozen people gathered in Dover to pray for ... -
Plymouth Christian Church leaders oppose government ban on LGBT+ conversion therapy
Almost a dozen church leaders in Plymouth have signed a controversial open letter to the government condemning its ban on LGBT+ conversion therapy. 11 Christian ministers ... -
Sight Magazine – Reintegrating the radicalized: How Kenya’s religious leaders are helping young people find their way back to Islamic extremism
March 11, 2022 TONNY ONYULO Mombasa, Kenya Selling his fruits under an umbrella at a street market in this coastal town, Joseph Juma recounted how religious ... -
Water Street Mission will organize an event to trigger a love of neighbor movement | Local News
Breaking down barriers to achieve the biblical idea of loving one’s neighbor is the goal of a To come up Event hosted by a Christian non-profit ... -
Louis-area Catholic schools brace for sweeping changes in parish reorganization | Education
SHREWSBURY — Families and teachers are preparing to save their Catholic schools from closing as the Archdiocese of St. Louis plans a massive reorganization of its ... -
Church leaders mourn Russian invasion of Ukraine, call for de-escalation
Leaders of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) spoke out March 3 against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “We lament that ... -
Ukraine’s president says Russians ‘won’t have a single quiet moment here’ even if they hit cities in his country
Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky promised on Wednesday that Russia would not overthrow his government in pounding ukrainian cities and civilians with missiles, but with the pressure ... -
Christians around the world fast for Ukraine and for Ash Wednesday
“May the Queen of Peace save the world from the madness of war,” Pope Francis wrote in his call for fasting. The ancient Christian practice of ... -
Church in Enterprise overcoming adversity
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – An Enterprise church has had its fair share of break-ins and stolen items since 2014. Now the church is celebrating after the ... -
Young Catholics Criticize US Church Leaders’ Climate Silence Directly to Pope | earth beat
Pope Francis listens to Catholic university students during a virtual dialogue Feb. 24, hosted by Loyola University Chicago in conjunction with Catholic universities and colleges in ... -
Putin’s troops enter Ukraine, despite prayers for peace and threats of retaliation
The Russian invasion of eastern Ukraine on Thursday morning came despite days of diplomatic efforts and special pleas from religious leaders. As recently as Tuesday, as ... -
COVID bought two congregations together – InkFreeNews.com
From left to right in the front row are Rob Parker, President and CEO of the Chamber; Ben Snyder, House Ambassador; Pastor Rick Hurley and his ... -
Reviews | Distrust of government can be fatal
For the editor: Re “The Covid policy that really mattered was not a policy” (column, February 7): Ezra Klein’s insightful column points out that the root ... -
Stamp Out Hate SC turns to small businesses for help in passing hate crimes law
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – It has been nearly seven years since the Mother Emanual AME Church massacre where nine people were fatally shot. People gathered on ... -
‘A church-run brothel backed by the state’: Catholic Church’s shame claims slammed by abuse survivors
Things Bernard McGrath, a former brother of the Hospitaller Order of the Brethren of St. John of God, is currently serving a 33-year sentence in Australia ... -
Sergeant of Wrexham organizes a forum with the religious leaders of the community
THE launch of a new multi-faith community forum attracted leaders from all corners of Wrexham last week. Organized by the Yellow and Blue Community Hub on ... -
Afghan-Australians, faith leaders and veterans in Canberra call on government to urgently lift admission to Afghanistan
A delegation of faith leaders, members of the Afghanistan-Australian Advocacy Network, and veterans, are in Canberra to demand the government provide more security for Afghan refugees, ... -
Worldwide Christians Pray for Chinese Believers Persecuted During Winter Olympics |
BARTLESVILLE, Oklahoma., February 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — More than 21,000 people from 144 countries responded to a call from Voice of the Martyrs to pray for ... -
Complaint against BYU dismissed by Civil Rights Office
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has dismissed a Title IX lawsuit filed against Brigham Young University alleging that the Provo, Utah school discriminates ... -
Ohio pastor arrested in sexual sting operation
Aaron Newell preaching at Niles Christian Assembly on Sunday, February 6. (Screenshot via YouTube.) On Monday evening (February 7), police in East Palestine, Ohio arrested a ... -
Cardinal sets an example by getting vaccinated
Cardinal Sir John Ribat, took center stage as he received his COVID-19 booster shot in front of 1,000 church leaders across the Southern Highlands region last ... -
Hillsboro seamstress finds hope and help after devastating downtown fire
Fire damage at the Weil Arcade in downtown Hillsboro on Feb. 2, 2022, one of eight businesses destroyed by a four-alarm fire on Jan. 2, 2022. ... -
Georgia Church Building Destroyed After Fire Breaks Out During Service
Picture via Facebook Tragedy struck the Douglas Christian Fellowship Church of God in Douglas, Georgia on Wednesday night when a fire broke out during a worship ... -
Religious Leaders Send Letter to NFL; asks to move the 2023 Super Bowl from Arizona | Arizona Politics
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Faith leaders across the country are calling on the NFL to strip next year’s Super Bowl from Arizona. They say Arizona should ... -
“We went from 20% to 2% of the population because of Israeli violence” Global Voices
Palestinian Christians have been the target of Israeli aggression, which has driven out a large percentage of the religious minority. Image used under Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic ... -
A cold war on the Ukrainian border
MAYBE Partygate has at least one thing going for it. In normal times, the government would be rightly castigated for being caught up in a petty ... -
In the conflicts of Eastern Europe, Rome plays a diplomatic role with an aerial view
Thirty years after the dramatic break-up of the Soviet Union, the tremors of this socio-political earthquake continue to reverberate across the vast terrain it once covered. ... -
Local religious leaders take security measures amid nationwide incidents of violence. | Local News
Cohn referred to anti-Semitic shootings in Pittsburgh, Poway, California, Monsey, NY and Jersey City, NJ in 2018 and 2019 that killed 15 people and injured 17 ... -
The pandemic as an opportunity to help build ecumenical dialogue
“Ecumenism in times of pandemic: from crisis to opportunity” is the title of a working document presented Thursday afternoon by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian ... -
Christians Return to Church, But It May Not Be the Same… | News and reports
The church in northwest Houston suffered heavy damage from Hurricane Harvey in 2017. By the time its flooded facility was finally rebuilt a few years ago, ... -
The Voice of the Martyrs calls on Christians to pray for Chinese believers persecuted during the Winter Olympics
BARTLESVILLE, Oklahoma., January 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Over the next few weeks, the eyes of the world will be on beijing and the 2022 Winter Olympics. ... -
Church Abuse is a Discipleship Concern | creed of jesus
Here we are. In the final chapter of the Tribute volume by Nijay Gupta, Tara Beth Leach, Matt Bates and Drew Strait, Living the Gospel of ... -
“Why didn’t we do this 20 years ago? : Pastors Explore Idea of County-Wide Crusade |
A local pastor made a statement on Friday, “I’m so excited I can’t stand it, it should have been done 20 years ago.” He was talking ... -
Uganda reopens schools after world’s longest Covid shutdown
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda reopened schools on Monday after the world’s longest pandemic shutdown, but educators and others say the shutdown has taken its toll, eroding ... -
COVID Pushes Auburn Church Online, Seeks Relief Funding to Improve Its Streaming Capacity | Local news
Many members of Green Chapel are related, so it was easy for them to keep in touch, although Austin said he lived 90 miles from Auburn ...