Church in Wales Votes to Permanently Allow Same-Sex Blessings

Church in Wales Votes to Permanently Allow Same-Sex Blessings

Church in Wales Votes to Permanently Allow Same-Sex Blessings
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    Craig Carlisle is anticipated to be nominated for the role of first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the denomination’s upcoming annual meeting in June. Carlisle currently serves as the SBC’s second vice president and works as director of missions for the Etowah Baptist Association. He also recently completed his term as president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention in November.
  • Tennessee Church Serves Community With Free Fuel and Gospel Outreach
    As fuel costs continue to rise globally, a church in Tennessee recently stepped in to help by providing free gasoline to hundreds of local drivers. Overcoming Believers Church in Knoxville, which has about 1,500 members, hosted its “Gas & Glory” outreach event on Saturday at a nearby Thumbs Up Exxon station.

Protestant Churches See Stronger Giving Growth While Catholic Parishes Show Stability, Reports Find

New research suggests that Protestant churches are more likely to experience increases in donations, while Catholic parishes tend to demonstrate steadier giving patterns and greater use of recurring contributions, according to two 2026 reports from Ministry Brands. The findings come from the 2026 Annual Church Giving Report and the Annual Parish Giving Report.
  • Ohio Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Pastor Over Homeless Ministry, Ending Case Permanently
    An Ohio judge has issued a final ruling that throws out a lawsuit filed by a city against a local pastor who operated a round-the-clock homeless outreach program on church grounds. Judge James D. Bates of the Williams County Court of Common Pleas released a conclusive decision in the case involving Fire Chief Douglas Pool of the Bryan Fire Department against Dad’s Place and Riehle Rentals, LLC.
  • Nigerian Court Rules in Favor of UMC in Dispute With Global Methodist Church
    A court in Nigeria has ruled in favor of The United Methodist Church in an ongoing legal dispute with the Global Methodist Church over registration status and control of resources. Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the High Court issued an order directing the Corporate Affairs Commission to reverse its earlier decision that had renamed the United Methodist Church in Nigeria as the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria.
  • Netanyahu Orders Reopening of Holy Sepulchre Following Palm Sunday Dispute
    Israeli authorities restored access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday after an initial police decision to block entry to a senior Catholic leader sparked international criticism. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch and leading Catholic authority in the region, had attempted to reach the church alongside Francesco Ielpo, the site’s official guardian.
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  • Highland Park United Methodist Church Launches Serving Day With 500 Volunteers

    Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas is expected to mobilize more than 500 volunteers for a large-scale community outreach during its annual Churchwide Serving Day on Saturday. Held each year on the eve of Palm Sunday, the event brings together hundreds of participants to partner with local organizations addressing poverty and supporting communities throughout the city

  • Georgia Megachurch Baptizes 400 in Weekend Service Citing “Prompting of the Holy Spirit”

    A multisite church in Georgia reported baptizing hundreds of individuals during a single weekend, describing the event as a spiritually driven moment rather than a long-planned initiative. Bethlehem Church, which averages about 7,000 attendees across its campuses, said that exactly 400 people were baptized during services held over the weekend of March 1 at its three locations.

  • Rowan Williams Questions Survival of Anglican Communion Amid Ongoing Divisions

    Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has raised doubts about the long-term future of the Anglican Communion, suggesting it may struggle to endure amid deepening internal divisions. In a recent interview with Clerical Whispers published last week, Williams openly questioned the Communion’s survival.

  • Church of the Highlands Expands to 26 Campuses With Opening of Second Georgia Location

    Church of the Highlands has continued its expansion beyond Alabama with the launch of a new campus in Georgia, increasing the total number of its locations to 26. The Alabama-based multisite megachurch recently opened its latest campus in Peachtree City, marking its second presence in the state. The first worship service was held last Sunday at McIntosh High School.

  • Man Removed From Prestonwood Baptist Church Service After Disrupting Sermon on Israel, Middle East Conflict

    A church service at a Texas megachurch was briefly interrupted when a worshiper was escorted out by security after disrupting the sermon. The incident occurred on March 15 during the 11 a.m. service at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, north of Dallas. The disturbance occurred while Pastor Jack Graham was delivering a message focused on “America, Israel, and War in the Middle East.”

  • 52 Cohabiting Couples Marry at Texas Church After Pastor’s Call to Honor Biblical Covenant

    More than 50 couples who had been living together without being married participated in a large wedding ceremony organized by Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, Texas. Josh Howerton, senior pastor of the multi-campus Lakepointe Church, shared that 52 couples across the church’s eight campuses chose to be married.

  • Kentucky Baptist Church Donates $100K to Help Neighboring Congregation Pay Off Building

    A Southern Baptist congregation in Kentucky has donated $100,000 to assist a neighboring church in paying down the cost of a recently purchased worship facility. Bethany Baptist Church in Warren County provided the financial gift to Mission Church of Bowling Green, another Southern Baptist Convention congregation founded about 12 years ago.

  • Mark Driscoll’s Trinity Church Purchases $15.5M Scottsdale Building for Expansion

    Pastor Mark Driscoll’s Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, has purchased a new property valued at $15.5 million as the congregation continues to grow nearly a decade after the ministry was launched. Driscoll, who started Trinity Church in 2016 following his departure from Seattle’s Mars Hill Church, said the congregation — which now draws roughly 5,000 attendees to each worship service — has outgrown its current meeting space.
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