(CBN News) Churches across the state of Minnesota are celebrating after Gov. Tim Walz (D) lifted all occupancy restrictions that were implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The governor had canceled the 250-person limitation in January, then revoked the 50 percent capacity limit on March 15, according to the nonprofit religious rights law firm, Liberty … [Read more...] about Minnesota Finally Lifts Restrictions on Worship Services, Attorney Vows Justice for All Churches
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Churchgoers Proud of Church’s COVID-19 Response
(Lifeway Research) Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, churches responded to serve churchgoers in a variety of ways, and churchgoers are overwhelmingly proud of how their church handled the crisis. According to Nashville-based Lifeway Research, almost 9 in 10 Protestant churchgoers (86%) say they are proud of how their church has responded during the coronavirus pandemic, with … [Read more...] about Churchgoers Proud of Church’s COVID-19 Response
Norah Jones, Chelsea Clinton Headline Benefit for Fire-Ravaged Middle Church
by Adelle M. Banks (RNS) Three months after a fire devastated its historic edifice, New York’s Middle Collegiate Church is holding a star-studded benefit to raise money to rebuild. Singer Norah Jones and presidential daughter Chelsea Clinton are among the performers and activists who will take part in the Thursday (March 25) event that will be broadcast from … [Read more...] about Norah Jones, Chelsea Clinton Headline Benefit for Fire-Ravaged Middle Church
Pastor Murdered in Home Hours After Warning Flock Devil Would Try To Kill Them Over Witness To God’s Power
(The Christian Post) Hours after warning his flock that the devil would seek to kill and destroy them for being witnesses to God's power in the world, David Charles Evans, a beloved Oklahoma pastor, was shot dead inside his home Monday morning, where his wife was also present. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said in a release that just after 1 a.m., … [Read more...] about Pastor Murdered in Home Hours After Warning Flock Devil Would Try To Kill Them Over Witness To God’s Power
United Methodist Bishops Cancel Virtual Special Session of General Conference
by Emily McFarlan Miller (RNS) United Methodist bishops have canceled a special session of the global denomination's General Conference that was scheduled to meet May 8 online. The bishops called the special session late last month after postponing the quadrennial meeting of the United Methodist Church's decision-making body yet again amid the continuing COVID-19 … [Read more...] about United Methodist Bishops Cancel Virtual Special Session of General Conference