(CBN News) Police in Brooklyn, New York are investigating a possible hate crime after someone toppled a statue of Jesus and burned an American flag outside of a Catholic church. The incident was discovered early Friday morning at St. Athanasius Church, according to their Facebook page. "We are deeply saddened to inform you that the Cross on our Church property was … [Read more...] about Hundreds Attend Prayer Vigil After Jesus Statue Toppled, American Flag Burned at Brooklyn Church
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Vaxed and Unmasked: Will the Honor System Work in Churches?
(ChurchLeaders) Last week’s surprise announcement from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) about face masks sparked reactions ranging from relief to fear. Many major retailers quickly loosened safety requirements, even though they are asking people to follow an honor system and there is no way to tell who’s been vaccinated against COVID-19. On Thursday, … [Read more...] about Vaxed and Unmasked: Will the Honor System Work in Churches?
Mother’s Day Tragedy: Annette Odneal Was Struck and Killed by Stolen Car After Church Service
After attending this year’s Mother’s Day service, Annette Odneal was driving alone to her daughter’s house for a Mother’s Day celebration when she was struck in her SUV. She was killed on impact by a 17-year-old who had stolen a vehicle. Annette, from Riverdale, Illinois, attended Abounding Life Church of God in Christ on Mother’s Day just like any other … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Tragedy: Annette Odneal Was Struck and Killed by Stolen Car After Church Service
ELCA Synod Elects Rev. Megan Rohrer as First Trans Bishop
(ChurchLeaders) Reactions continue pouring in after the May 8 election of the first openly transgender bishop in a major American Christian denomination. In an online vote, the Rev. Megan Rohrer, 41, became bishop-elect of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Following a September installation, Rohrer will serve a six-year term … [Read more...] about ELCA Synod Elects Rev. Megan Rohrer as First Trans Bishop
Coates, Pawlowski Are Not Following the Example of Jesus, Says Alberta Pastor
(ChurchLeaders) James Coates and Artur Pawlowski are two pastors in Alberta, Canada, who have gotten quite a bit of media coverage for holding large gatherings in defiance of public health orders. But Rev. Ray Matheson, another church leader in the province, believes the two are bad examples of what it means to follow Jesus. “I feel very sad about what these pastors are … [Read more...] about Coates, Pawlowski Are Not Following the Example of Jesus, Says Alberta Pastor