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SALVATION ONSTAGE: Sweatt brings biblical characters to life in the program – The Vicksburg Post
Rita Sweatt is on a mission to bring people closer to God. A pastor’s wife, Sweatt, of Amory, performs 45-minute solo shows in period ... -
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 ... -
What’s New: March 14-20 | News
Monday March 14 Morning exercise on DVD at 8-9am at Cookson United Methodist Fellowship Hall. Guests are welcome. The TSET meeting will take place ... -
Saudi-American film producer looks to Kingdom’s ‘untapped potential’
JEDDAH/RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Health has ended its press conferences on COVID-19, after the country lifted most precautionary and preventive measures related to ... -
List of pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics March 12-19 – The City of San Antonio
CONTACT: [email protected] Garcia SAN ANTONIO (March 11, 2022) – To ensure that everyone who wishes to receive a COVID-19 vaccine has access to obtain ... -
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 ... -
Ulverston Methodists began their 250th anniversary celebration in 1988
Ulverston Methodists began their 250th anniversary celebration in May 1988 with a procession of witnesses through the streets of the town to the Market ... -
The nemesis of corruption in South Africa by Cayley Clifford
A recent report highlights the urgent need for South Africa to implement reforms to combat state capture, reverse institutional decay and restore faith in ... -
Crown Point preschoolers and parishioners show support for Ukraine | Lake County News
CROWN POINT — Preschoolers as young as 3 years old helped plant small Ukrainian flags in front of the First United Methodist Church on ... -
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 ... -
KWU strengthens ties with University United Methodist Church
University United Methodist Church. Courtesy picture kwu.edu“/>University United Methodist Church. Photo courtesy of kwu.edu CORRECTION: Kansas Wesleyan University has corrected the information below regarding ... -
PM Modi will address global investors today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will address global investors as well as infrastructure, real estate and legal sector experts on the ... -
Marion Joseph “Bubba” Sherrill – Chattanoogan.com
Marion Joseph “Bubba” Sherrill, 85, of Chattanooga, returned home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Bubba retired from DuPont ... -
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 ... -
St. Luke’s Community United Methodist Church reopens after 2021 COVID-19 winter storm – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
St. Luke’s Community United Methodist Church is making a comeback. It’s been two years since COVID-19 closed the doors of the church and last ... -
Mt. Bethel UMC Lawyers Demand Documents Sent to Former Pastor
Reverend Dr. Steven Usry, appointed Senior Pastor of Mount Bethel Former Mt. Bethel UMC senior pastor Randy Mickler is among religious and denominational leaders ... -
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 ... -
Emirates News Agency – Ministry of Finance receives awards at Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award
Fri 03/04/2022 12:07 DUBAI, 4th March, 2022 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has received two awards during the 6th Annual Mohammed bin ... -
Cumberland Piano Trio will perform on March 12
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association Chamber Music Series presents the Cumberland Piano Trio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at First United Methodist ... -
United Methodist Church delays General Conference, prompting some conservatives to leave
(RNS) — The United Methodist Church has postponed its General Conference meeting for the third time due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In response, ... -
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 ... -
Curtis Kimball Obituary (2022) – Sterling, CO
Dr. Noah Curtis Kimball Jr, MD, 85, of Sterling, CO, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. ... -
A momentous victory sees the links between animal welfare and the environment recognized at UNEA 5 | Your money
New York, NY, March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The vital links between animal welfare and environmental crises will be formally recognized for the ... -
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 ... -
Elizabeth Gradert Obituary (2022) – Rock Island, IL
Elizabeth L. Gradert September 5, 1920 – February 27, 2022 Elizabeth L. Gradert, 101, of Geneseo, passed away peacefully into eternal life, Sunday, February ... -
The number of tutoring institutions is falling
A girl takes an online English class at her home in Beijing on March 30, 2021. [Photo provided to China Daily] China’s 25 tutoring ... -
Evelyn Myers – Ottumwa Radio
Evelyn Corrine Myers, 97, formerly of Libertyville, died Feb. 26, 2022, at Independence Village in Waukee, Iowa. Visitation for family and friends will take ... -
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 ... -
Ulman McMullen Obituary (1930 – 2022) – Bryan, TX
Ulman D. McMullen August 27, 1930 – February 22, 2022 Ulman D. McMullen, beloved husband, father and grandfather, retired broadcast executive and longtime resident ... -
Myrtle Dell Obituary (1936 – 2022) – Lima, OH
LIMA – Myrtle Marie Dell, 85, died February 26, 2022 in Kessler Estates, Lima. Myrtle was born March 22, 1936 in Algiers, OH to ... -
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 ... -
Church pastor faces child pornography and methamphetamine possession charges
CITY OF ONEIDA (NBC 26) — A church pastor has been charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography and possession of methamphetamine. ... -
The roar of EBENEZER by Pastor Alph Lukau resounds on church walls around the world
EBENEZER’s Alph Lukau AMI Family Global Roar South African Pastor Alph Lukua’s EBENEZER roar is more than just a name. This is the name ... -
Robert Gifford Obituary (1929 – 2022) – Karns City, PA
Robert W. “Bob” Gifford Sr., 92, of Karns City, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, February 24, 2022, at the home ... -
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 ... -
Women’s March Foundation announces feminist street initiative to rename LA roads after trailblazing women – NBC Los Angeles
Biddy Mason and Dolores Huerta are considered trailblazers, and on Wednesday the Women’s March Foundation announced an effort to rename streets in Los Angeles ... -
Richard Proctor | News, Sports, Jobs
Richard Proctor, 85, of Barlow, Ohio, went home to heaven on February 20, 2022. Richard was born October 29, 1936 ... -
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 ... -
Betty Tuell | News, Sports, Jobs
Betty Tuelle Betty Tuell, of Mineral Wells, WV received her Heavenly Wings at the age of 92 at Camden Clark ... -
Southern Baptist Missionaries See Baptisms and Converts…… | News and reports
The Southern Baptist Convention fell on hard times last year, with a controversial sex abuse investigation, racial tensions and a dip in the number ... -
Nashville Predators are holding blood drives this week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – The Predators are teaming up with the American Red Cross to hold blood drives across Nashville all week. It comes ... -
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 ... -
William Lies Obituary (1926 – 2022) – Dothan, AL
Dr. William Lies, III Dr William Lies, III, 96, a resident of Dothan died on Thursday February 17, 2022 at his home. Funeral services ... -
Analysis: What happens if Russia invades? | Russia
How would a full-scale invasion work? Exploiting its overwhelming superiority in land, sea and air forces, Russia is expected to attack simultaneously on several ... -
At Vinton City Council Meetings, Reverend Watson Leads Prayers – American Press
Reverend Rickey Watson with his wife, Theresa. (Special for the American press) Prayer and commitment kick off monthly Vinton City Council meetings. Even when ... -
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 ... -
5 Most Popular Innovation Stories in Houston This Week
After completing the gBETA accelerator program and winning the grand prize in the ClearCo ClearPitch competition, Tobi Smith and Bethany Oyefeso are transforming their ... -
USTR accuses Tencent and Alibaba of letting sellers tamper with counterfeit products on ‘notorious markets’ list
In an announcement Thursday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said it had first named AliExpress, an online marketplace run by Alibaba, ... -
Faith Briefs: February 19-25, 2022 – Park Rapids Enterprise
Join us for worship at 8:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. The 10:45 a.m. service will be broadcast live from our website. Faith ... -
‘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 ... -
Tennessee man sentenced to seven years for series of arson attacks | takeover bid
A Tennessee man was convicted today in the arson attack on four Nashville-area churches. Alan Douglas Fox, 29, of Nashville, was sentenced to seven ... -
The United Nations Common Fund for the SDGs approves the 3ADI+ proposal
The United Nations Common Fund for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has awarded a $2 million grant to boost the pineapple sector in Suriname through ... -
Genevieve Wright | News, Sports, Jobs
Genevieve Wright, (Nee Turner), 94, of Enon, OH, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022. She was born in Waterford, OH to ... -
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 ... -
Charles Whittington Obituaries (1950 – 2022) – Randleman, NC
Charles Dwight Whittington, 71, of Franklinville died on Sunday February 13, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital.Dwight was a Randolph County native and freelance contractor ... -
World Bank temporarily relocates staff from Ukraine
The World Bank is temporarily relocating Ukrainian staff and has suspended staff missions to the country due to border tensions with Russia, according to ... -
Alberta M. Dinant | Obituary
Alberta Mr. Dinant, 94, of Tyrone, and formerly of Houtzdale, died on Friday February 11, 2022. She was born in Houtzdale on March 24, ... -
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 ... -
Heart and Soul: Innovative Patient-Centered Care Leads to Excellence in Cardiac Clinical Trials | Sponsored Features
“There are very few sites in the United States that have been chosen to do this,” Dr. Latacha said. “We had to go through ... -
‘Will go home’ if PM Imran unhappy with Finance Ministry’s performance: Shaukat Tarin
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin. Photo: file When told that Prime Minister Imran Khan did not seem happy with the performance of his ministry, Tarin ... -
Gertrude Elizabeth Parrish | Obituary
CLINTON – Gertrude Elizabeth Parrish, 98, of Clinton, formerly of Weldon, Champaign and Monticello, died Friday, February 11, 2022, at home in the loving ... -
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 ... -
A banner year for Downtown Dothan Hoops Classic | High school
Area high school basketball coaches, along with tournament director Rhonda Kirk (back center), pose after receiving checks on Friday for participating in the Downtown ... -
Church Events | Faith | timesnews.net
Music Brian Burchfield will sing Friday at 6 p.m. at the Church of Jesus, 103 Poor Valley Road, Saltville, Virginia; Sunday at 10:45 a.m. ... -
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 ... -
Dr Remer Brady Obituary (1953 – 2022) – Statesboro, GA
Reverend Dr. Remer Logan “”Brad”” Brady III died at his home on February 7, 2022. Brad was born on November 16, 1953 in Statesboro, ... -
Chemours appoints Guillaume Pepy to the board of directors
News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your one week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS ... -
This Birmingham preschool is leading the way in education and fun – how to apply
sponsored Little pupils. (Asbury UMC) When it comes to finding a daycare/preschool, you want it to provide your little one with education, security, and ... -
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 ... -
The Deaf Ministry Coalition fills information and communication gaps
International (MNN) — An international company Deaf Ministry Coalition fills communication and information gaps in the mission field and on the home front. “This ... -
Gerald Holtzen | Aurora News-Subscribe
Body Gerald Holtzen, 85, of Aurora, died on Sunday February 6, 2022 at Westfield Quality Care.The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Monday, February ... -
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 ... -
2022 WellsFest benefiting the Good Samaritan Center
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The United Methodist Church in Wells has chosen the Good Samaritan Center as the beneficiary of this year’s WellsFest. The ... -
Climate change makes it harder to serve the homeless in Whatcom
Melissa Gragg Wisener was scared when she logged onto Facebook on November 16, following record rainfall and flooding in Whatcom County. But the executive ... -
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. ... -
Hobson and Johnston Clock 8:43 1000s at Longhorn Mustangs Defeat
SOUTH METHOD VS. TEXAS Friday, February 4, 2022 Robson & Lindley Aquatic Center, Dallas, TX Double match format SCY Live results Also on Meet ... -
Vietnam’s human rights record gets a worrying start to 2022 Global Voices Français
Vietnamese political prisoners Le Trong Hung (left), Le Chi Thanh (top right), Le Manh Ha (bottom right). Picture of project 88 This article originally ... -
In the Spirit: What are we afraid of? | News
Thinking about what to write for this column, I felt both that I wanted to write about fear, but also that I had a ... -
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 ... -
Obituaries of Jean Boyd (1926 – 2022) – Macon, GA
Jean Arnold Clark Boyd October 8, 1926 – January 28, 2022 Macon, GA – A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cemetery ... -
Sheila Kay Marcy
Sheila Kay Marcy, 53, of St. George, KS, died January 30, 2022 at her home. Shelia was born during a blizzard on December 23, ... -
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 ... -
Brenda Witt | Obituaries | Washington Times Herald
Brenda WittJoyce September 28, 1948 – January 28, 2022 Brenda Witt, 73, of Washington, went to her paradise home on Friday, January 28, 2022. ... -
UrbanFaith is growing! | urban faith
Listen to the Word you need when you want it. UrbanFaith, published by UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.), has partnered with HarperCollins Christian Publishing to ... -
Lawrence Hudson | Obituaries | Clinton Herald
Lawrence “Larry” Hudson, 94, of Dubuque, formerly of Low Moor, Iowa, died peacefully on January 29, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center, Dubuque. Larry was ... -
“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 ... -
Calls pour in from seniors asking for Meals on Wheels Oklahoma City Services
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church said it is preparing up to 500 meals a day to meet the demand of seniors needing food here ... -
RTI and UNC researchers develop smartphone app to fight neglected tropical diseases
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Researchers from RTI International and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill have released a new app that uses machine ... -
Neighborhood meeting planned | News, Sports, Jobs
ASSOCIATION TO MEET: The Northwest Neighborhood Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. on February 7 at Grace United Methodist Church, Drexel Avenue NW, Warren. ... -
UMC will contribute to the fund for victims
The Arkansas Conference of The United Methodist Church has agreed to pay $292,144 into a ‘survivor trust fund’ for victimized Boy Scouts, its share ... -
Faith Matters: Pastor Retires to Focus on Family and Other Ministries | Faith
Ministry has been in Darlene Moore’s heart since she was a child. It was the loss of her child that led Moore to step ... -
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 ... -
Davey Lewis Tucker | The sun on the north side
Davey Lewis Tucker, 78, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully in the glory of God on Monday, January 24, 2022. Davey was born ... -
Boosting gender budget for an Aatmanirbhar India
Nirmala Sitharaman, India’s first full-time female finance minister, is set to make history as she would be the first woman to table four budgets ... -
Former bishop charged with fraud scheme targeting Bay Area AME Zion congregations – CBS San Francisco
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — A former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of Zion was arrested along with his alleged co-conspirator Tuesday by ... -
Harnessing Nigeria’s musical superpower, by Chris Adetayo
All told, with the growing profile of its young and dynamic musicians taking the world by storm, Nigeria has a unique opportunity. This is ... -
Church Aims to Bridge Digital Divide, Fight Education and Loneliness | Local News
The church used its after-school partnership with Southwest Elementary School to help students in need. When schools went virtual, First Methodist expanded its schedule ... -
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 ... -
Jeffrey Short Obituary (1943 – 2022) – Tupelo, MS
Jeffrey Clayton Court, Sr.February 27, 1943 – January 22, 2022Jeffrey Clayton Short, Sr, 78, was called home after a long battle with cancer on ... -
DBS Bank Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer | News | Eco-Enterprise
DBS Bank has appointed a new director of sustainable development. Helge Muenkel joins the bank from Dutch multinational financial group ING, where he was ... -
Wiley Buchanan Obituary (2022) – Staffordsville, VA
Wiley Blake “Buck” Buchanan Jr. January 19, 2022 Another cowboy just left at sunset. Wiley Blake “Buck” Buchanan Jr. of Staffordsville, Va., passed away ... -
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 ... -
Anita Phillips Obituary (1935 – 2022) – Kathleen, GA
Anita Joyce Phillips May 26, 1935 – January 19, 2022 Kathleen, Georgia – Anita Joyce Phillips, devoted mother, “Nana” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, ... -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with deputy ministers from various districts on the implementation of key government programs | Odisha News | Latest news from Odisha
New Delhi: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi exchanged with deputy ministers from various districts on the implementation of key government programs via video conference.DMs ... -
Tongans in Hawaii join forces to send disaster relief to hard-hit island nation
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — In the wake of the Tonga earthquake and tsunami, Wesley United Methodist Church in Kahala and other United Methodist churches in ... -
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 ... -
Bill proposes reform of high-interest payday loans in Kansas
TOPEKA, (KSNT) – Kansans who pay high interest rates for payday loans could see some changes with a new bill that is being introduced. ... -
NHRC forum proposes legislation to end ambiguity in treatment of refugees and asylum seekers
A forum organized by the NHRC on Thursday unanimously proposed the enactment of a national law to end “adhocism and ambiguity” in the treatment ... -
Edward Eller Obituary (1947 – 2022) – Marion, NC
Edward Howard Eller Jr. September 30, 1947 – January 13, 2022 Edward Howard Eller, Jr., 74, of Marion, North Carolina, died Thursday, Jan. 13, ... -
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 ...