New pastor feels at home at Carmel Christian Church • Current Publications
When the Carmel Christian Church opened its doors, 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 really felt like coming home. Stutz, a resident of northern […]
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 […]
Early Christian church celebrates ‘strong roots’ on 100th anniversary
It has a certain symbolic meaning as Pastor Johnna Camp strolls through a lush garden with flowers and abundant plant life, as she discusses the roots of her church. “This church started with just seven people as part of a Sunday school initiative in 1921,” said Camp, who served as a pastor at Greenville’s First […]
10 Signs You Accidentally Started Watching a Christian Movie
Presented by: It’s happened to all of us: you’re looking for a quality movie to unwind after a long day at work. After a few minutes, you suddenly realize that you are not watching a Hollywood production, but a Christian film. Oh no! You have been deceived! Luckily, at Babylon Bee, we care enough about […]
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, […]
The Christian Church of Stelvideo celebrates its 100th anniversary
The original church was established 134 years ago in 1887. Staff report GREENVILLE – The public is invited to join a local church sharing the value of a century of memories and fellowship. A homecoming and celebration of 100 years of the Stelvideo Christian Church building will take place on Sunday, October 24 at 2 […]
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, […]
Central Christian Church celebrates 150 years plus one, Saturday and Sunday | Local News
Jake Robken, of Waco, carries a pumpkin from his wagon to a pallet at the Central Christian Church Pumpkin Patch in September 2018. Jose Yau, Tribune-Herald file photo From staff reports Waco Central Christian Church will celebrate 151 years of ministry on Saturday and Sunday. Originally scheduled for last year, the full weekend of activities […]
The Blaine Christian Church will host the annual women’s retreat on November 13
BLAINE TWP. – Blaine Christian Church, located at the corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads, invites all women in the Blaine Township area to come to the church for their annual Women’s Retreat on November 13th. The retreat begins at 8:45 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m. after lunch. There is a small supplement […]
O’ahu’s oldest Christian church began scanning over 200 years of documents
The oldest Christian church in O’ahu has started scanning over 200 years of religious documents. These include church administration records as well as documentation of baptisms, marriages, and funerals. Kawaiaha’o Church in Honolulu received a grant of $ 98,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to digitize these documents and make them available […]
First Christian Church to Revive Annual Bazaar | Life
MARYVILLE, Mo. – Hoping to renew an old tradition, the women of First Christian Church began to prepare to bring a day of food, fun and crafts to their New Beginnings Bazaar. Starting at 7 a.m. and until 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, the bazaar will feature different events throughout the day for attendees […]
Unionville Christian Church celebrates 150 years | New
The church grew and expanded with additions in 1937 and 1955. Then came the morning of January 5, 1969. When the church members arrived that morning for their Sunday service, they found the church in flames. No one knows how the fire started. Longtime church member Paul Wright remembers arriving at the church that morning […]
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Kings Highway Christian Church hosts service and lunch for first responders after fire
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KSLA) – It has been several weeks since lightning struck a fire at Kings Highway Christian Church in Shreveport. And while repairs to the historic Kings Highway building at Line Avenue will take some time, the congregation gathered this weekend to host a service and lunch for first responders. “Our tree of life […]