(The Christian Post) The Presbyterian Church (USA) lost over 51,000 members in 2021, as well as over 100 congregations, and even four regional bodies known as presbyteries, according to a new report. The largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States announced the release of its annual statistics on Monday, which were compiled by the PC(USA) Office of the … [Read more...] about PCUSA Lost 51K Members, 100-Plus Churches, 4 Presbyteries in 2021: Report
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‘Our Husbands’ Shoes Are Way Too Big for Us’—Ladies Bible Study Post Goes Viral
A post showing attendees at a ladies Bible study trying on their husbands’ shoes has gone viral on Twitter. The purpose of the exercise was for the women to learn not to take on their husbands’ role and responsibilities, which according to the post, are heavier and more burdensome than their wives.’ “In our ladies Bible study I asked all the women to bring a pair … [Read more...] about ‘Our Husbands’ Shoes Are Way Too Big for Us’—Ladies Bible Study Post Goes Viral
Good Deed Lands Woman in Hospital After Attempted Carjacking in Church Parking Lot
What was supposed to be a quick stop to drop off clothing at a church donation bin took a violent turn Saturday in Long Island. When 73-year-old Lorraine Lombardo stepped out of her parked but idling car to donate items outside St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, Doreen Dunbar, 50, allegedly tried to steal the vehicle. Attempted … [Read more...] about Good Deed Lands Woman in Hospital After Attempted Carjacking in Church Parking Lot
Colorado Church Collects $61,000 for Ukrainian Relief on Easter Sunday
By Scott Barkley COLORADO SPRINGS (BP) – A culture of generosity and missions was on display April 17 at Cross Fellowship Church and shows what is possible through having a heart for those in need of the Gospel and a cup of cold water, said Pastor Bob Bender. On Easter, church members responded to a request to help Ukrainian refugees in a big way – by giving approximately … [Read more...] about Colorado Church Collects $61,000 for Ukrainian Relief on Easter Sunday
Vatican Clears Aide to John Paul II of Negligence Claims
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — A Vatican investigation into allegations that the former top aide to St. John Paul II was negligent in handling sex abuse claims in his native Poland has cleared him of wrongdoing, the Vatican’s embassy in Poland said Friday. A statement from the embassy, or nunciature, said the investigation conducted by a Holy See envoy … [Read more...] about Vatican Clears Aide to John Paul II of Negligence Claims