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84 Percent of Churches Will Hold Christmas Day Services: Lifeway Poll

The overwhelming majority of Protestant churches will be open for services on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day this year, both of which fall on a...

84 Percent of Churches Will Hold Christmas Day Services: Lifeway Poll

Vandals Destroy Nativity Scene at Ancient Church in England

Vandals destroyed a nativity scene at an ancient church in England just four days after it was put up.

Vandals Destroy Nativity Scene at Ancient Church in England

Beth Moore Denounces Her Generation's Role in 'Christian Celebrity Culture'

Author and speaker Beth Moore says in a new social media post that she regrets her generation's introduction of "Christian celebrity culture" and...

Beth Moore Denounces Her Generation's Role in 'Christian Celebrity Culture'

Megachurch Pastor Suggests Growing Weed on Church Property as Outreach Program

An Atlanta megachurch pastor contended that growing cannabis on his church property would be a successful outreach tool.

Megachurch Pastor Suggests Growing Weed on Church Property as Outreach Program

South Carolina Woman Arrested for Burglarizing 4 Churches, Taking Her Child Along with Her

A South Carolina woman is being accused of burglarizing four churches and taking her child with her when she broke into the buildings.

South Carolina Woman Arrested for Burglarizing 4 Churches, Taking Her Child Along with Her

Sean Feucht Urges Churches to Speak Out against Controversial Balenciaga Ad: 'Protect Our Kids'

Worship leader and conservative activist Sean Feucht is urging churches to speak out against a controversial ad campaign by luxury fashion company...

Sean Feucht Urges Churches to Speak Out against Controversial Balenciaga Ad: 'Protect Our Kids'

Greek Orthodox Church Destroyed on 9/11 Reopens

A Greek Orthodox Church in New York City reopened this week after it was destroyed during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on...

Greek Orthodox Church Destroyed on 9/11 Reopens

439 Texas Churches Exit the UMC due to Homosexuality Debate

Over the weekend, more than 400 Texas-based churches voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church due to the denomination's ongoing...

439 Texas Churches Exit the UMC due to Homosexuality Debate

Ukraine Considers Banning Russian-Affiliated Churches within Its Borders

Ukrainian authorities recently called for a ban on churches within its borders that are affiliated with Russia.

Ukraine Considers Banning Russian-Affiliated Churches within Its Borders

California Supreme Court Denies City's Petition to Have Church Pay over $200,000 for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions

The California Supreme Court denied a petition last week by Santa Clara County asking Calvary Chapel San Jose to pay $217,500 in fines for...

California Supreme Court Denies City's Petition to Have Church Pay over $200,000 for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions

Matt Chandler Returns to Pulpit after Leave of Absence over Inappropriate Messages

Texas pastor Matt Chandler returned to the pulpit Sunday after completing an elder-approved restoration plan that began in August when he took a...

Matt Chandler Returns to Pulpit after Leave of Absence over Inappropriate Messages

Episcopal Church Lost Nearly 60,000 Members in 2021, Report Finds

According to a new report by the Episcopal Church, the mainline denomination saw a continued decline in church membership and worship attendance in...

Episcopal Church Lost Nearly 60,000 Members in 2021, Report Finds

Half of US Protestant Pastors Say Christmas Eve Services See the Highest Attendance of the Holiday Season

A new Lifeway Research study found that half of U.S. Protestant pastors say a Christmas Eve service is their church’s largest event of the holiday...

Half of US Protestant Pastors Say Christmas Eve Services See the Highest Attendance of the Holiday Season

Prestonwood Responds to Criticism of Christmas Program: 'Jesus Deserves Our Absolute Best'

A Dallas, Texas, megachurch is responding to social media criticism of its popular Christmas multimedia event by saying, "Jesus deserves our...

Prestonwood Responds to Criticism of Christmas Program: 'Jesus Deserves Our Absolute Best'

Ohio Church to Host Christmas Festival Featuring 300 Nativity Scenes

A church in Ohio is hosting a Christmas festival that features about 300 different Nativity scenes.

Ohio Church to Host Christmas Festival Featuring 300 Nativity Scenes