Florist Barronelle Stutzman settles lengthy religious freedom case
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Archbishop of Canterbury apologises over George Bell mistakes
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised over mistakes in his handling of allegations made posthumously against the late Bishop George Bell.
Growth plans are not about 'one way of being Church replacing another', says Archbishop of ...
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has admitted to the General Synod that his vision for "a mixed ecology" Church has not been "clearly presented" and has "caused nervousness".
Bishops OK Communion Document, Avoid Direct Rebuff to Biden
U.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved a long-anticipated document on Communion on Wednesday that stops short of calling for withholding the sacrament from politicians such as President Joe Biden who support abortion rights but offers plenty of tacit justification for individual bishops to do so.
STATE MEETINGS: Ohio, Oklahoma | Baptist Press
PICKERINGTON, Ohio – The Baptist Convention of Ohio gathered the largest number of messengers in 17 years and passed the largest budget ever at its annual celebration Nov. 16 at Violet Baptist Church in metropolitan Columbus.
STATE MEETINGS: Alabama, Northwest | Baptist Press
Abuse Task Force, passed a slightly decreased budget of $37 million and heard a variety of messages and reports around the “ChristCentered” theme. The meeting was held at Whitesburg Baptist Church in Huntsville.
Florist reaches settlement after eight-year legal battle | Baptist Press
OLYMPIA, Wash. (BP) – Barronelle Stutzman’s defense of her religious liberty is over. The florist and owner of Arlene’s Flowers reached a settlement with the men who sued her because she would not design floral arrangements for their wedding in 2013.
BGAV Executive Director John Upton announces retirement | Baptist Press
HENRICO, Va. (BP) – At the conclusion of the Tuesday night (Nov. 16) worship gathering of the 198th Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) Annual Meeting, John Vincent Upton Jr. announced his plans to retire as BGAV executive director effective July 31, 2022.
'Generational trauma': Youth for Christ helping at-risk kids break the cycle of incarceration
A prominent national youth ministry organization is coming alongside troubled children in an effort to break the cycle of youth incarceration that has impacted many families nationwide from generation to generation.
Church called to 'love without discrimination' after questions raised over bomber's Christian ...
"The Church will always report those who seek to abuse the system and cause harm to the relevant authority, and would never offer its most precious and sacred gift of baptism to those it believes do not truly desire it or understand the responsibilities of receiving it."
