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Faith communities are stepping up for the planet with new resources making clean energy action accessible to every congregation. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is rolling out tools to help thousands of worshippers connect their values to climate solutions.
A Protestant church magazine has rebranded from Reform to Reformed after 86% of readers voted for the change to avoid confusion with Reform UK. The United Reformed Church wanted to make clear it has no political party affiliation.
When temperatures soar, vulnerable neighbors without air conditioning will have a safe refuge in Staunton, Virginia. Faith Lutheran Church is opening a free cooling shelter this June, and they need volunteers to make it happen.
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.
Ethiopia's government just formalized a partnership with the Catholic Church to expand social services for the country's most vulnerable people. The collaboration will combine state resources with the Church's vast volunteer network to reach more women, children, and homeless citizens.
A senior church leader kidnapped from his home in Jos, Nigeria, has been safely reunited with his family after days of prayers and support from around the world. The release brings relief to thousands who stood by the Evangelical Church Winning All community during the ordeal.
In 1925, church women in Geneva, Nebraska told the men they wanted more than a cramped kitchen. They wanted a whole new church, and they sold enough meals to help build it.
Workers renovating a church in Darlington just uncovered a 900-year-old Anglo-Saxon place of worship hidden beneath their feet. The discovery happened during a £2.5 million restoration project to make St Cuthbert's Church more accessible to visitors.
A pastor at Nigeria's Redeemed Christian Church is fighting back against scammers targeting congregants with fake fees. Pastor Ayokunle Ajayi urged members to report anyone demanding money for access to church leadership.
A Missouri church turned Valentine's Day into a fundraising mission, with volunteers delivering hundreds of flower orders to send 100 students to summer camp. The creative partnership between Allen's Flowers and Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church shows how communities can transform busy holidays into opportunities for youth.
A 1968 church in Würzburg, Germany is transforming into Bavaria's first climbing center, complete with bouldering walls and a café. It's part of a growing movement giving sacred spaces new life as communities shrink and costs climb.
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.
Churches across America are building support networks for foster and adoptive families using three simple volunteer recruitment strategies. The approach is helping vulnerable children find loving communities while making it easier for families to say yes to fostering.
As rural congregations dwindle across Australia's Darling Downs, century-old churches are being transformed into art studios, homes, and boutique venues. These beloved buildings are getting second chapters that honor their history while serving modern needs.
When an EF-2 tornado tore through Hillsdale, Kansas, neighbors and church volunteers grabbed chainsaws and showed up to rebuild. Within 24 hours, 20 volunteers were clearing debris and restoring hope.
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.
Pope Leo XIV issued a historic apology for the Catholic Church's centuries-long delay in condemning slavery, calling it "a wound in Christian memory" that requires acknowledgment and healing.
President Mahama praised the Catholic Church's decades of contributions to Ghana's progress during a historic bishop installation ceremony. The recognition highlights how faith communities partner with government to build stronger, more compassionate societies.
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.
Quick-thinking security at a Houston church tackled an armed man carrying a loaded gun and 100+ rounds before anyone was hurt. The team's vigilance and brave action prevented what could have been a tragedy.
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