Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
35 results for "churches"
After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.
Queensland survivors of institutional abuse are one step closer to justice as the opposition introduces legislation to hold churches and organizations accountable, regardless of perpetrator employment status. The bill follows similar wins in Victoria and the ACT after a 2024 court ruling created a troubling gap in protection.
Egypt has legalized nearly 4,000 churches since 2016, ending decades of bureaucratic obstacles that prevented Christians from building places of worship. The progress marks a dramatic shift toward religious equality in the nation.
Egypt just approved 191 more churches for legal status, bringing the total to nearly 4,000 since the country began its historic effort to recognize Christian places of worship. The government's ongoing commitment shows real progress toward religious inclusivity.
A pastor-led group is partnering with the Pennsylvania Family Institute to help more couples build strong marriages through local churches. The effort comes as Pennsylvania ranks 34th nationally for family stability, with just over half of adults ages 25 to 54 married.
When an EF-2 tornado destroyed most of tiny Hillsdale, Kansas, more than 100 volunteers showed up within 48 hours to help their neighbors rebuild. Churches, businesses, and complete strangers brought heavy equipment and hope to a community that needed both.
Religious scholars, scientists, and policymakers gathered in Malawi to tackle Africa's climate crisis with faith-based solutions. The conference charts how churches can drive real change for biodiversity and poverty reduction across the continent.
Archaeologists have uncovered 15 previously unknown churches in Turkey's "Thousand and One Churches" region, revealing it was once a major pilgrimage destination. The discoveries are rewriting the history of one of Byzantium's most mysterious sacred landscapes.
Ogun State is giving missionary schools back to churches and religious organizations that founded them decades ago. The move could strengthen education while honoring the faith groups that built Nigeria's school system.
For over 30 years, Kenyan Christian leaders have been quietly building one of Africa's most surprising environmental movements. Their work is changing how the world thinks about faith and conservation.
After years of declining attendance, Catholic churches across America are seeing a surprising trend: young adults are filling the pews again. Gen Z and millennials are driving a faith revival that's catching religious leaders by surprise.
Christians across Hyderabad filled churches from dawn on Easter Sunday, celebrating the holiest day of their faith with prayers and festive joy. The celebrations marked the end of Lent's 40-day period of reflection and honored the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Thousands of Australians packed churches from Sydney to Brisbane this Easter Sunday, choosing joy and community over anxiety in uncertain times. From multicultural masses to packed cathedrals, the message was clear: love outweighs fear.
Germany's religious landscape is transforming as cities welcome new Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries, and expanded mosques alongside traditional churches. In Erlangen, Bavaria, four different faith communities are simultaneously building or expanding their sacred spaces.
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2Forphans%2F6I1A8286_413285.jpg)
Churches gathered at Kliprivier south of Johannesburg on Easter Friday for baptism ceremonies that brought together families and communities in celebration of faith and renewal. Photographer Felix Dlangamandla captured the powerful moments of spiritual commitment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi both celebrated Good Friday with messages of unity and compassion, showing rare political harmony. Devotees across India gathered at churches to mark the solemn Christian holiday with prayers and processions.
Churches across America are drawing thousands to Easter celebrations with helicopter egg drops, skydiving bunnies, and drone light shows that tell the resurrection story. The creative outreach comes as new data shows Gen Z and millennials returning to church in surprising numbers.
A new documentary series takes viewers inside some of America's most iconic houses of worship, revealing centuries of resilience and community connection. From hurricane survivors to military sanctuaries, these sacred spaces tell stories of hope that unite communities across the nation.
Churches across New York are partnering with developers to transform their unused land into affordable apartments, protecting congregations from exploitation while addressing the housing crisis. One Queens project will become the neighborhood's largest affordable complex yet.
John Perkins, who spent seven decades teaching Christians to fight racism and poverty as core expressions of faith, has died at 95. His life's work transformed how thousands of churches serve their communities. ##
Showing 20 of 35