(TIME) Thirteen religious sisters at a Michigan convent have died from the coronavirus, with twelve sisters passing in the span of a month. The women, aged 69 to 99, were all members of a Felician Sisters convent in Livonia, Mi. On Good Friday, the virus took the life of Sister Mary Luiza Wawrzyniak, 99. By the end of the month, eleven other sisters had passed; … [Read more...] about 13 Religious Sisters Have Died From COVID-19 at a Single Convent in Michigan
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MacArthur: State Does Not, Should Not Have the Authority to Close Churches
(ChurchLeaders) While church leaders such as Rick Warren, J.D. Greear, and Andy Stanley announced they will not reopen their churches for in-person services anytime soon, John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California is staying open. This despite California Governor Gavin Newsom’s direction that houses of worship discontinue meeting indoors until the number … [Read more...] about MacArthur: State Does Not, Should Not Have the Authority to Close Churches
Sex Offenders Can Find Hope in Christ But Not Necessarily a Place at Church
(Christianity Today) Churches that suspended in-person gatherings during the pandemic have pledged not to welcome their congregations back until they’re sure they can be safe. While the risk of coronavirus spread is the major concern right now, LifeWay Christian Resources is urging leaders to use their reopening plans as a chance to also revisit their policies to … [Read more...] about Sex Offenders Can Find Hope in Christ But Not Necessarily a Place at Church
Greg Laurie to Host ‘Cinematic Crusade’ Featuring Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp
(The Christian Post) Harvest Christian Fellowship and its Senior Pastor Greg Laurie are not allowing COVID-19 to stop them from hosting the annual Harvest Crusade this year. Instead, they've decided to reinvent it. Last year, the evangelistic event celebrated its 30th anniversary over three nights where SoCal Harvest hosted 100,000 attendees, according to figures released … [Read more...] about Greg Laurie to Host ‘Cinematic Crusade’ Featuring Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp
Canadian Church Fires Pastor After Transgender Announcement
(ChurchLeaders) Just one month after their pastor announced she is transgender, a church in Ontario, Canada has voted to remove her from her position. Junia “June” Joplin told the members of Lorne Park Baptist Church she is transgender in a sermon streamed online on June 14, 2020. For Joplin, coming out is an expression of her God-given identity: “I want to be the person … [Read more...] about Canadian Church Fires Pastor After Transgender Announcement