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Richard Allen Parker Richard Allen Parker, U.S. Army veteran and minister and trustee of Westside Christian Church and School in Redlands, died Jan. 19, 2022. He was 85. Born March 21, 1936 in Grandview, Illinois, to Edward Reed and Elizabeth Parker, he grew up on a farm in Indiana. Parker met his future wife Peggy […]

Marcus Washington and Zack Cissna were the first to cross Tenth Street, through the sea of ​​snow, from Wabash to the church. Lying on padded plastic chairs, they debriefed the night away, swapped stories and shook off morning drowsiness, soothed by cups of hot coffee, oatmeal and donuts provided by JB Mobile Soup Kitchen volunteers. […]

The table at the First Christian Church opened a warming shelter for the homeless from Warner Robins this week. WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) — Opening a homeless shelter is something the leaders of The Table at First Christian Church in Warner Robins have always wanted to do. In the past they had cooling and warming […]

Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted the traditional New Year’s reception for Christian church leaders in the Holy Land on Wednesday, alongside Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked. “We are all children of Almighty God, the same God, and we all dream of a better world by filling it with peace, kindness, charity and mercy. We can do […]

If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, Madisonville’s First Christian Church will be having its second annual Drive-Through Nativity Scene on Sunday, December 19, starting at 6 p.m. According to Senior Minister Kara Foster, the past year was so well received by the community that they decided to host the Drive-Through Nursery again […]

The 110th season of the West End Player’s Guild continues with a powerful presentation from Shirley Lauro A piece of my heart. Set during the Vietnam War and told from the perspective of six women, whose search for something greater leads them to the front lines, and the emotional trauma of returning home. Filled with […]

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – News 8 visited Toys for Tots’ new gift storage site on Friday night in Wallingford, taking a closer look at how gifts are stored behind the scenes. Until two weeks ago, Toys for Tots had no home as the usual warehouse in Wallingford was unavailable. It was then that Sgt. Ryan […]

Compiled by Michelle Graves, Editor-in-chief December 9, 2021 BLAINE TWP. – Blaine Christian Church invites everyone to be a part of their church family as they celebrate the season. Its special celebrations are open to everyone in our community. The first celebration will be at 10 a.m. on December 19 at the church, located at […]

Country gospel artist Chris Golden intertwined original songs and holiday music at First Christian Church on Monday night as he entertained another sold-out audience and wrapped up the fourth year of quarterly concerts at the Charity Dinner Theater . “I love his music, his connection to his family,” said first Christian pastor Barry Loving, introducing […]

Continuing a 30-year tradition, the Living Nativity Scene at Wyatt Park Christian Church will make its return this Friday and Saturday. Ben Hitzfeld is in his first year as the church’s pastor and said he and members of Wyatt Park Christian are excited to continue the event. “It’s really humbling,” he said. “Thirty years is […]

Troy, Missouri – First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at 1302 Boone Street in Troy, on November 21, celebrated a historic groundbreaking ceremony for its new $ 1 million expansion. It has been almost 30 years since the church’s last inauguration, when they inaugurated the current community hall, offices and main entrance. The grand opening […]

Compiled by Colin Merry, Personal editor November 24, 2021 BLAINE TWP. — On Nov. 5, nearly 50 people gathered to bake 720 fresh, homemade apple pies at Blaine Christian Church‘s annual Heavenly Apple Pie Day. The Missions Department and the Christian Women’s Fellowship of Blaine Christian Church appreciate all the volunteers who helped make these […]

From skating rinks to silhouettes and light, Bayside boosts vacation hope in Roseville Update: November 19, 2021 at 12:27 p.m. PST Hide transcription Show transcript LACE YOUR SKATES AND PREPARE TO SEE AN AMAZING LIGHT DISPLAY TO FIT INTO THE ETH HOLIDAY SPIRIT. LETIA: WE HAVE SEEN THE INSTALLATION LAST WEEK WHILE DRIVING WITH MY […]

FLOYD COUNTY – Northside Christian Church proposed to Floyd County Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting that she could help reduce the parking overflow from New Albany Little League games at Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park by donating a land for parking. Although there have been discussions on the proposal, no action has been taken to indicate whether […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 $ […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

First Christian Church, 780 20th St. NE in Paris, would like to invite the public to a few special events taking place this month. On Sunday morning, October 10, during our morning service at 10:50 am, Christian country music star Curtis Grimes will give his Christian testimony and sing some of his Christian music hits. […]

The loss of a child by suicide by a family is reflected in the latest contribution to the Loveland Chamber of Commerce’s City with HeART sculpture program. On Sunday, September 26, First Christian Church will dedicate “Maverick’s HeART” during the 10 am church service. The public is invited and welcome. Maverick Albert Campisi, 16, died […]

St. Nicholas Antiochan Orthodox Cathedral on State Street, Brooklyn, originally St. Peter’s Protestant Episcopal Church. Photo courtesy of Jim Henderson / Wikipedia A church building at 355 State St. in Boerum Hill is one of 19 buildings Governor Kathy Hochul has named for State and National Records of Historic Places. The church was built as […]

The Bethany Christian Church building on North Brazos Street in Burton.(courtesy Darrell Scott Nies) The Burton Bridge Ministry thrift store will soon be moving to a new location. At the ministry meeting last month, the board voted to move operations from The Corner Shoppe to the Bethany Christian Church building. The ministry purchases the church […]

Collierville Christian Church mourns the loss of an Associate Minister who lost his battle with COVID-19. Associate Minister Morgan Parks died around 5 a.m. on Thursday after suffering from COVID-19 for about a month, Reverend Ron Buck said with Collierville Christian Church. “He was a vibrant presence,” Buck said. “He will definitely be missed.” Parks, […]

Australia’s main Christian faiths are using their collective strength to pressure the government to bring the number of Afghan refugees in the country to 20,000. In what has been described as an unprecedented move, leaders of several faiths have made known their feelings about the dire situation Afghans face when US troops are finally expected […]

One Tuesday in August, a group of kindergarten students from the Geist Mud Creek Christian Church campus school gathered in the gymnasium around five interlocking hoops on the floor. The class participates in child-friendly Olympics. There is a fake foam torch at one end of the room and foam dumbbells at the other. Soon the […]

On a Tuesday in August, a group of kindergarten students from the school on the Geist Christian Church campus in Mud Creek are gathered in the gymnasium around five interlocking hoops lying on the floor. The class competes in a kid-friendly Olympics. There is a fake foam torch at one end of the room and […]

PINEVILLE, Mo. – The Ozarks Community Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at Pineville Christian Church from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on August 20, going beyond normal blood drive times in hopes of get more donors. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has launched an emergency appeal for all blood groups, […]

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – Tyler’s First Christian Church was ready to set up its new steeple. However, today’s downpour puts the brakes on the plan. KLTV’s Lexi Vennetti has an update on how things are going. Rising to over 110 feet, it replaces the cross originally installed during the construction of the church in 1965. […]

Cogan Station, Pa. – Community members visiting the Christian Church at Cogan Station The Fresh Express food distribution on Monday July 12 were able to bring their perishables home in cooler bags thanks to a recent donation from UPMC. The church partners with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank each month for Fresh Express distributions to […]

The Parthenon in recent years. Credit: Kimberlym21 / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 The most brilliant symbol of Western civilization, the Parthenon, was converted into a Christian church for almost a millennium, from AD 500 to 1450. Originally built in 432 BC to honor Athena Parthenos, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, the magnificent […]

Minister David Napier stands outside the New Alexander Christian Church built in 1871. The regular prime minister was GJ Newcom. (Photo from Salem News by Danielle Garner) EAST ROCHESTER – The New Alexander Christian Church celebrates the building’s 150th anniversary from July 10-11. The celebration will include activities from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on […]

NEW ALBANY – For a congregation to be open and assertive to LGBTQ + people is part of the mission, but Rev. Paul Snyder said there is more to becoming an inclusive church than just checking off one case. “There are a lot of churches that say ‘we will all welcome’ but don’t,” said Snyder, […]

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – There was a lot to celebrate Sunday at the Community Christian Church on Main Street. Parishioners attended their first in-person worship service in over a year on the same weekend the church leader lit an iconic lighthouse. It is the only beam of light that once again illuminates the night sky […]

(WDBJ) – Local community leader Tim Dayton died Tuesday at the age of 66 after a year-long battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Tim Dayton was the founder of the local nonprofit association TO REACH, and the chief of the First Christian Church. A statement from his family was posted on Tim’s Caring Bridge Tuesday […]