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Federal Judge Permanently Blocks NY Restrictions on Indoor Worship

A Federal Judge, this week, permanently blocked New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's restrictions on in-person gatherings at houses of worship.

Federal Judge Permanently Blocks NY Restrictions on Indoor Worship

Kentucky Church Votes Not to Resume Indoor Services until 70 Percent of City Is Vaccinated

One Kentucky church has voted not to resume in-person church services until 70 percent of the people in its city are vaccinated.

Kentucky Church Votes Not to Resume Indoor Services until 70 Percent of City Is Vaccinated

Churches Get Ready for Ash Wednesday in a Pandemic

An ecumenical group of clergy, theologians, liturgical scholars and public health experts recently released guidelines for safely observing Ash...

Churches Get Ready for Ash Wednesday in a Pandemic

42 Percent of Americans Say Churches Are 'Too Segregated,' Lifeway Poll Shows

According to a new poll, 42 percent of Americans believe churches are too segregated.

42 Percent of Americans Say Churches Are 'Too Segregated,' Lifeway Poll Shows

National Cathedral Criticized for Inviting Max Lucado Because He Opposes Same-Sex Marriage

The Washington National Cathedral, a prominent Episcopal church in the nation’s capital, came under fire after it announced that it had invited...

National Cathedral Criticized for Inviting Max Lucado Because He Opposes Same-Sex Marriage

'Finally': Supreme Court Overturns California’s Ban on Indoor Worship in Big Win for Churches

Over the weekend, the U.S. Supreme Court brought California’s ban on indoor worship during the pandemic to an end.

'Finally': Supreme Court Overturns California’s Ban on Indoor Worship in Big Win for Churches

Michigan Man Charged with Embezzling More Than $800,000 from His Church

A man from Michigan has been charged with embezzling more than $800,000 from his church over the course of several years.

Michigan Man Charged with Embezzling More Than $800,000 from His Church

Pastor Dwight McKissic Receives Letter Urging the SBC to Say ‘Goodbye and Good Riddance’ to All Black Members

Pastor Dwight McKissic, a Black SBC pastor, just received a letter urging the denomination to say "goodbye and good riddance" to all of its Black...

Pastor Dwight McKissic Receives Letter Urging the SBC to Say ‘Goodbye and Good Riddance’ to All Black Members

'Stand for Truth': Cissie Graham Lynch Urges the Church to Be an Example of Unity in Christ

Cissie Graham Lynch, granddaughter of Billy Graham, challenges the church to embody unity in a world torn apart by division, urging Christians to...

'Stand for Truth': Cissie Graham Lynch Urges the Church to Be an Example of Unity in Christ

Denmark May Force Churches to Submit Sermons to Gov’t: ‘There Is Much Concern,’ Pastor Says

A proposed Danish law that would require sermons to be translated and submitted to the government has sparked concern among Christians throughout...

Denmark May Force Churches to Submit Sermons to Gov’t: ‘There Is Much Concern,’ Pastor Says

Louisiana Church Raises $125,000 to Help Families in Need Pay off Their Electricity Bills

Initially setting out to raise $100 to help someone pay off their electricity bill, one Louisiana church was able to raise $125,000 to help pay the...

Louisiana Church Raises $125,000 to Help Families in Need Pay off Their Electricity Bills

Hillsong Church Accused of Unpaid Rent, Stealing Venue Property in $100,000 Lawsuit

Several Hillsong Church locations are facing hefty lawsuits. A Connecticut Hillsong Church location is facing a $100,000 lawsuit for reportedly...

Hillsong Church Accused of Unpaid Rent, Stealing Venue Property in $100,000 Lawsuit

Woman Killed in Jamaican Church By Gunman Posing As Church Member

A woman was shot and killed inside of a church in Jamaica by a gunman posing as a church member. The motive behind the murder is unknown at this...

Woman Killed in Jamaican Church By Gunman Posing As Church Member

27 Scottish Church Leaders Sue Government for Criminalizing Public Worship

At least 27 church leaders in Scotland have filed a lawsuit against the government after it reportedly criminalized public worship amid the...

27 Scottish Church Leaders Sue Government for Criminalizing Public Worship

Poll Shows Americans Are More Likely to Trust Medical Professionals over Pastors

In December, Gallup published its annual ratings of ethics poll where Americans were asked to rate the ethics of different occupational groups....

Poll Shows Americans Are More Likely to Trust Medical Professionals over Pastors