CHRISTIANITY DAILY

LA County Department of Mental Health to Equip Clergy on 'Holiday Blues'

Nov 15, 2016

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will be hosting a seminar for religious leaders to raise awareness on the ‘holiday blues,’ or symptoms of depression and anxiety that occur particularly during the holiday season.

California School District Decides to Restrict Prayer and Bible Citations During Public Meetings

Nov 14, 2016

A school district board in California voted on November 3 to set restrictions on the practice of prayer and citation of Bible verses during public meetings.

Irish Christian Bakery Seeks to Appeal to Supreme Court on Case Over Gay Message Cake

Nov 14, 2016

An Irish Christian bakery, fined for refusing to bake a cake with engraved message supporting gay marriage, has decided to appeal in UK Supreme court and European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg.

Less Than Half of Practicing Christians in America Read Bible Regularly, Says Study

Nov 14, 2016

American Bible Society revealed that more than half of practicing Christians in the United States read Bible only rarely.

Immigrant Community Urged to Prepare in Advance of President-Elect Trump’s Inauguration

Nov 11, 2016

In the wake of the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. President, activists and advocates urged members of the immigrant community to make preparations ahead of Trump’s inauguration.

Blasphemy Charges Against Two Christian Families in Pakistan Dropped After Prominent Religious Leaders Intervene

Nov 09, 2016

Two blasphemy charges against Pakistani Christians were dropped last month, the World Watch Monitor reported.

Azusa Pacific University's School of Education Honors Alumni with First-Ever Distinguished Alumni Awards

Nov 08, 2016

Azusa Pacific University’s School of Education honored three alumni at its first Distinguished Alumni Awards Reception which took place on October 29.

Election Day Begins, and Koreatown Voters Take to the Polls

Nov 08, 2016

Election day has come, and citizens across the nation have already taken to the polls to put in their votes. Voters in Koreatown, Los Angeles have been lining up at Mi Joo Yang Kog Church on Western Avenue before going into work at 8 AM.

Billy Graham Celebrates His 98th Birthday

Nov 08, 2016

Evangelist Billy Graham turned 98 this Monday, having preached the gospel at the pulpits for the last 60 years.

Irish Christian Bakers Lose Appeal Against Discrimination Charges Over Cake with Gay Marriage Slogan

Nov 07, 2016

Irish Christian bakers lost their appeal in court challenging conviction of discrimination against a gay man by declining an offer to bake a cake with a slogan supporting gay marriage.

‘Give the Gift of Love to Asian Children in Foster Care in Los Angeles’

Nov 04, 2016

Korean American Family Services (KFAM) will be hosting its third annual Christmas gift drive for Asian foster children throughout the month of November. The gifts and donations will be collected from November 1 to December 10, and the gifts will be given to the foster children at a Christmas party on December 21.

Pakistani Christian Family Attacked and Barred From Their Home Despite Court Orders

Oct 25, 2016

A Christian pastor and his father were brutally beaten by a mob of 50 people in Pakistan on October 19th over a property dispute which is in the process of hearing at the court. The mob also beat other family members including women.

Youth Students Learn About Healthy Teen Dating and Avoiding Dating Violence

Oct 19, 2016

Professionals from a non-profit visited a Korean immigrant church on October 14 to educate the youth members on healthy teen dating and raise awareness of abuse situations in dating.

Asian American Civic Leaders and Organizers Work to Secure Voter Turnout

Oct 17, 2016

As election day is quickly approaching, activists and leaders have been encouraging members of the Asian American Pacific Islander community to get out the vote.

'Wellness to Happiness' for the Whole Family: KFAM to Host Seminar for Korean Families

Oct 10, 2016

Korean American Family Services (KFAM) will be hosting a free seminar on family and marriage life for Korean families on October 22 at Oriental Mission Church.