Wisconsin Judge Convicted of Felony for Hindering ICE Arrest
Hannah Dugan leaves the federal courthouse after a hearing Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Milwaukee. Associated Press / Photo by Andy Manis, file A federal jury on ...
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Faith-Based Environmental Groups Take on Fossil Fuels as ‘A Sacred Duty’
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Episcopal Church, and the United Methodist Church — among other Christian denominations — have committed to divestment from the fossil fuel industry.
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Sarasota’s Colonial Oaks Baptist Church: ‘Here to serve the Lord and our community’ | Baptist Press
SARASOTA, Fla. (BP) — Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend, Category 3 Hurricane Milton made landfall Oct. 9 near Siesta Key, a barrier island located off the coast of Sarasota.
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Increasing Needs from Hurricanes Match Calls for More Disaster Relief Volunteers | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) — Hurricane Katrina’s destruction in 2005 to New Orleans and surrounding areas prompted a yearslong response by Southern Baptist churches and Disaster Relief personnel, with volunteer recruitment for the latter spiking up to 80,000. Coy Webb, director for Send Relief Crisis Response, wouldn’t be surprised to see something similar…
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Two Dead, Dozens Injured after Texas Oil Refinery Chemical Leak
The Mexican state-owned PEMEX oil refinery in southeast Texas was the scene of a fatal hydrogen sulfide leak on Thursday afternoon, the city of Deer Park said. The leak killed two workers and injured ...
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Hmong Fellowship Plans for the Future | Baptist Press
FRESNO, Calif. (BP) – Hmong Southern Baptist churches across the nation followed the lead of the SBC. They have been preaching all year on the theme of “One Mind, One Voice” and Romans 15:5-6, the theme of the SBC annual meeting in June.
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Pastor Accused of Fatally Shooting Wife’s Lover Offered Bail after 2-Year Wait
More than two years after he was charged with first-degree murder for allegedly fatally shooting his wife s lover after discovering their affair, Matthew Dedmon, the former pastor of Heritage Baptist
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Disaster relief chaplain discovers ‘pure joy’ in pointing others to Christ | Baptist Press
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (BP) -- Diane Traynor is not really a fan of hurricanes, but after their arrival she springs into action–ready to offer soothing words, a listening ear and the hope of Christ.
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Florida Baptist Disaster Relief launches Hurricane Milton response/continues Helene relief efforts | Baptist Press
SARASOTA -- As Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall just after 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, near Siesta Key, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are now setting up a command center at Sarasota’s Colonial Oaks Baptist Church, which will serve as headquarters for disaster relief leaders to begin assessing damage and…
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BCM students from The Citadel, College of Charleston help in Helene relief | Baptist Press
AIKEN, S.C. (BP) -- In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path through South Carolina, students from Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) groups at The Citadel and College of Charleston partnered with South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief to provide critical aid and support to impacted communities.
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Hurricane Milton: Death Toll Rises to 16; 2.5 Million Remain without Power in Florida
Hurricane Milton has been confirmed to have caused 16 deaths in Florida, bringing significant destruction and severe challenges to the affected communities before barreling into the Atlantic Ocean
