Dozens of churches receive Christmas funding boost
Some 49 historic churches have received funding to safeguard their buildings just in time for Christmas.
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Archbishop remembers those suffering in hardship in Christmas Day sermon
The Archbishop has spoken of the light that overcomes the darkness in his Christmas Day sermon as he remembered the people of Ukraine and those suffering closer to home because of the cost of living crisis.
Homeless drop-in offers friendship, food and hope on Christmas Day
Sanctuary 21, The Salvation Army's drop-in for the homeless in Durham, is hosting a Christmas Day dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, and gifts for the guests.
Salvation Army gets people together to watch King's first Christmas Day broadcast
It is the first King's Christmas Day message to be broadcast across the nation in 70 years following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
Brian Houston to focus on ‘building for the future’ ahead of court verdict in 2023
Brian Houston, the founder and former global senior pastor of the Hillsong Church network, has told his followers on social media that he will focus on building for the future until June 2023, when ...
Frosty Circle invitation led to Christmas Eve new birth | Baptist Press
Bill Lehman recounts his new birth before being baptized by Todd Stiles (right), lead pastor at First Family Church in Ankeny, Iowa, in February 2021. (Photo courtesy of First Family Church)
Episcopal Bishop Facing Fight over Election Promises to Allow Gay Marriage if Consecrated
An Episcopal priest whose election to bishop is being challenged has promised that, if put in power, he will allow for the blessing of same-sex unions in the diocese
Anger over 'woke' Rewording of Traditional Christmas Carol
Rewording of the traditional Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" to be more inclusive and diverse has been derided on social media.
Churches Excited to Welcome People in after Two Years of COVID Disruption
Churches are excited to be hosting in-person services and events this Christmas after Covid caused many gatherings to be cancelled or moved online in the last two years.
ARITF continues work, gives second update | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) has issued a second update on their work. The group was tasked by SBC messengers at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim with several jobs, including the creation of a Ministry Check database of those “credibly accused” of sexual abuse within…
