Alabama House passes bill to criminalize disruptions of worship services
A bill that would criminalize the disruption of religious services has passed the Alabama House of Representatives.
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U.S. Christian population has declined for years, but new survey shows drop leveling off
The number of Americans who identify as Christian has declined steadily for years, but that drop shows signs of slowing, according to the Pew Research Center.
Southern Baptists to address several issues at annual meeting
Southern Baptists are expected to address the issues of women pastors, sexual abuse and why their membership is dropping.
Southern Baptist Convention Releases List of Accused Abusers
Top Southern Baptists have released a previously secret list of hundreds of pastors and other church-affiliated personnel accused of sexual abuse.
Dallas Co. Churches Host Month-Long Series of Prayer Meetings
From the West Alabama News Network– A group of churches in Selma and Dallas County are hosting a month-long series of prayer meetings — to pray for the community — and the country. Churches around Dallas County are crossing denominational lines — to come together — to use their faith — and the power of prayer — to try and…
Local Churches Celebrate Palm Sunday Differently Due to Coronavirus
Sunday was the start of Holy Week, the beginning of a celebration to remember Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem leading up to his death and resurrection. With Coronavirus numbers on the rise and the statewide stay at home health order in place, churches are finding ways to celebrate Palm Sunday and Easter differently this year. “Even though we may feel isolated…
Local Church Leaders Commit To Improving Montgomery Public Schools
It was a day of brain storming, as local church leaders met with teachers and staff to find out what they can bring to the table, in Montgomery Public Schools. A group called the Pan-Methodist Group, made up of people across several church denominations, met at E.D. Nixon Elementary to find out how they can do more to be apart…
