New pastor feels at home at Carmel Christian Church • Current Publishing
When the Carmel Christian Church first opened, former student pastor Gale Stutz was eager to return. “It was a wonderful decision,” Stutz said. “Probably a third of the people who are here now have known me since I was a student pastor here. It was a bit like coming home. Stutz, a resident of northern […]
Chicken Pie Supper Planned at Wauseon First Christian Church | Local religion
WAUSEON – One winter day in 1879, Jacob and Elizabeth (Mattie) Miley left for church with their bobsleigh and team. They arrived at the church and were joined by Jacob’s brother, Thomas, and his wife, Caroline (Cally) Miley, who were there to help serve supper. Food was placed in front of the church near the […]
Blaine Christian Church begins fundraising for Operation Christmas Child
BLAINE TWP. – In November, Blaine’s Christian Church again serves as a collection site where residents of Benzie and Manistee counties can bring their Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes filled with freebies, for children in need around the world . Each box must be packed with toys, school supplies, personal care items, encouragement notes and $ […]
Opinion – More towards a holistic and liberating approach to Christian education
Christian education is the people of God working to reach the gospel (ie “disciples of all nations” Matthew 25: 18-20) and to nourish one another in power of the Spirit through the Word and the Sacraments (Col 3:16). Therefore, the purpose of the Christian education ministry is twofold: to proclaim the gospel so that the […]
Riverview Park Christian Church Announces New Pastor | Characteristics
ST. JOSEPH – Riverview Park Christian Church, 2929 Niles Road, appointed Leonard Barber as their new pastor Sunday morning. Its installation was chaired by Eugene James, Michigan regional minister of Disciples of Christ. A festive reception followed the ceremony. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to read premium content. Please enable […]
Missouri Christian Church Wins Settlement Over COVID Worship Restrictions | Catholic National Register
The church argued that the rules violated both the First Amendment and the Missouri Constitution. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City-area Baptist mega-church has struck a $ 150,000 deal with the county over coronavirus restrictions, with the church saying the county has treated them harsher than the secular institutions regarding COVID protocols. Abundant Life […]
400-year-old Christian church divides over LGBTQ rights
The Reformed Church in America is one of the oldest Protestant faiths in the country, but its division over how to treat LGBTQ members is forcing it to reorganize. While some churches in CAR have come from a Protestant worldview, such as its more liberal cousin the Presbyterian Church (US) which has embraced LGBTQ inclusion, […]
Elite education vs classical Christian education
James hankins is professor of history at Harvard, specialist of the Italian Renaissance. He attended the recent “Higher Education Summit” organized by the Classic learning test, a classic alternative to SAT and ACT. He liked what he saw. But he noted the difference between the classical schools of the Renaissance and the revival of classical […]
And now you know: a brief history of the early Christian church – Orange Leader
Mike LouviereAnd now you know The First Christian Church of Orange is part of the denomination Disciples of Christ. Orange Church was founded by 10 members in 1885. For nine years the church has met in various locations, primarily in members’ homes. The church was officially organized in 1894 by the Reverend JC Mason. The […]
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Capital’s Christian Church holds inclusive fall festival
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – On Saturday in Frankfort, the Christian Church in the capital hosted its Luke 14 Fall Festival. The church wanted to make sure everyone in the community could enjoy the fun fall festivities, regardless of their background or condition. “We have games, we have a bouncy house, we have a petting zoo, […]