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8 Bishops of Orthodox Church Protest its Eviction from Kyiv Headquarters

World

Eight bishops attempted to prevent the Russian-aligned Orthodox Church from being expelled from Kyiv, but were forced to turn around and denied a meeting with Pres. Zelenskiy.READ MORE

Gathering

Lutheran World Federation Hosts First Regional Pre-Assembly 'One Body, One Spirit, One Hope' at Mansfield College, Oxford

World

In Oxford's Mansfield College, 100 Lutherans from Western, Eastern, and Northern Europe gather in the First Regional Pre-Assembly to reflect on the Thirteenth Assembly, 'One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.' Since World War II, the college has had good links with local Lutherans.READ MORE

Money

Christian University in Kentucky To Pay $14 million Settlement Following Death of Wrestler Student During On-campus Workouts

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In 2020, a University of the Cumberlands wrestler student, Grant Brace, died during on-campus workouts. The student allegedly pleaded for water but was ignored by his coaches and later died due to heat stroke. As a result, the university was sued by the family of Brace. The institution settled for $14 million rather than fight the lawsuit.READ MORE

Golf Course

Denver Church Gets Attacked for Supporting Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Golf Course

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St. Thomas Episcopal Church's advocacy for a mixed-use renovation of the 155-acre Park Hill Golf Course has led to verbal insults from opponents. The church is part of a group of community organizations supporting Northeast Park Hill homeowners in their developer negotiations.READ MORE

School Building

Christian Theology Lecturer Terminated Following Tweet About Homosexuality

World

Know the story about why Methodist-run Cliff College in England demanded the removal of a lecturer's tweet for violating its staff social media policy. READ MORE

LGBTQIA+ Community

Cornerstone Church Believes Leaving United Methodist Church Is a "Healthy Step"

World

Several churches left the United Methodist Church after it granted an exit plan for churches that wanted to depart over sexuality issues. One of these churches is the largest worshipping congregation of United Methodists in Michigan, Cornerstone Church. READ MORE

Church

Portugal's Catholic Church Reiterates New Safeguarding Commitments Following Independent Commission

World

The Portuguese Catholic Church has restated its safeguarding obligations following an independent commission's findings, but some dioceses have observed anomalies in its conclusions.READ MORE

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Indian Lake Baptist Church Successfully Finished 'Sharing God's Word and Apples' Mission in Culiacan, Mexico

World

Former and current pastor of Indian Lake Baptist Church successfully completed their ‘Sharing God's Word and Apples’ Mission along with other 2 church members and the CEO of SugarBee Apple, Church Nystrom. READ MORE

Military

Britain Church Aid Organizations Express Disappointment to UK Government's Budget Prioritizing Military Spending Over Humanitarian Aid

World

The UK government will spend an additional £11 billion on the military when millions of people in East Africa face starvation. Thus, Christian aid organizations oppose the UK budget prioritizing military funding over humanitarian aid. READ MORE

Stage Play

Church Leaders in India Complained to Stage Play Depicting Convents as Slave-Like Centers

World

Church leaders in Kerala, a state in southern India, have expressed their displeasure with a stage play that "incorrectly portrays the convents as sites where nuns are coerced to labor as slaves and tormented."READ MORE

Church

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to Lay Commemorative Wreath at Old St. Andrew's Church

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The Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will visit Old St. Andrew's Church to lay a commemorative DAR wreath and dedicate two historical markers.READ MORE

Church

Residents to Return to St. John the Baptist Church After a Year of Safety Concerns

World

St. John the Baptist Church was able to reopen again after a storm-force winds caused stones to fracture the base of one of the tower's four pinnacles. The pinnacle's broken stone will be replaced in April to start the reconstruction of the church. READ MORE

Vandalism

Sacred Heart Church's Walls Marked with Demonic Graffiti, Communist, Anarchist Symbols

World

Sacred Heart Church's door and some walls were vandalized by people who hate the church. It was defaced from Sunday, Mar. 12, to Monday, Mar. 13, and was later confirmed by the Archdiocese of Bordeaux's head of communication, Constance Pluviaud. Thus, the parish filed a property damage complaint with the authorities.READ MORE

Church Gathering

More Than 400 Individuals Baptized at Adventist Church's ‘Christ for Thailand’ in South Asia-Pacific Region

World

The Adventist Church's 'Christ for Thailand' baptized hundreds of individuals nationwide. The event aims to bring more people to Christ and share the Gospel of love and hope.READ MORE

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Following Ortega Proposed Suspending Diplomatic Relations, Vatican Closes Embassy in Nicaragua

World

The Vatican has closed its embassy in Nicaragua after the Nicaraguan government proposed suspending diplomatic relations, part of a long-running campaign against the Catholic Church. READ MORE

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    The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...

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