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Louisiana UMC Launches $15M Initiative to Pay Church Debt, Fund New Ministries

The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church has introduced a $15 million program aimed at strengthening its remaining congregations, setting aside $5 million for debt relief and $10 million for ministry development.

Franklin Graham Urges Manchester Crowd to Repent, Warns From Story of Sodom
Franklin Graham called on thousands in Manchester, England, to repent and trust in Jesus Christ, using the biblical account of Lot and the destruction of Sodom as the central theme of his message, asking the crowd at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
Appeals Court Lets Historic Cross and Nativity Stay in Los Angeles
A nearly century-old cross and a Nativity display in Los Angeles’ historic El Pueblo district can remain in place after a federal appeals court upheld a lower court’s decision not to order their removal.
Younger Churchgoers Most Likely to Say Culture Makes Some Biblical Truths “Obsolete”
Younger Protestant churchgoers in the United States are more likely than older attendees to say cultural change can make some biblical truths “obsolete.” Overall, 28% agreed “that as culture changes, some biblical truths become obsolete.”

Justice Samuel Alito Says Dobbs Required “Courage,” Sees Little Chance Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Will Be Reversed

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says the 2022 Dobbs ruling that ended the federal constitutional right to abortion was a case that demanded judicial courage, while predicting that the court is unlikely to overturn its 2015 same-sex marriage decision. Alito made the remarks in an interview with CBS News’ Jan Crawford ahead of the release of his book.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Marking 50 Years of Prison Fellowship
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Prison Fellowship, honoring the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving current and formerly incarcerated people and their families.Founded in 1976 by Charles “Chuck” Colson, the Washington-based organization has grown over five decades into a nationwide ministry.
Bible Access Remains Limited for 500 Million Christians Amid Persecution
More than 500 million Christians around the world face obstacles to obtaining a Bible because of government restrictions, persecution and socioeconomic barriers, according to a new global report. The Bible Access Initiative released its 2026 Bible Access List, assessing the availability of Scripture worldwide. Afghanistan ranked as the country with the greatest barriers, followed by Yemen, Somalia, North Korea, Eritrea and Mauritania.
“Real Battle Is Spiritual”: Pentagon Chief Unveils Religious Affairs Office to Strengthen Chaplain Support
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs during his “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Speaking to junior officers and enlisted leaders, Hegseth said technology, infrastructure and personnel development are not enough without faith.