Canadian Coptic Church Begins New Chapter After Devastating Arson Attack

Canadian Coptic Church Begins New Chapter After Devastating Arson Attack

A Coptic Orthodox congregation in British Columbia is preparing to rebuild its church nearly five years after an arson attack destroyed the sanctuary during a broader wave of fires targeting churches across Canada. St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Surrey will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new building next Sunday at 1 p.m.
  • Philadelphia Megachurch Hosts 8K Walk and Run to Fight Human Trafficking
    A predominantly African American megachurch in Pennsylvania held an 8K walk and run this weekend as part of its ongoing effort to raise awareness about human trafficking and support prevention work. Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia, which has about 15,000 members, hosted its annual “She’s My Sister Walk/Run” on Saturday morning. The route began at the church’s west campus and ended at its east campus.
  • Archbishops Allow Ex-Gay Christian Event to Proceed at Church of England Synod
    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have approved an event featuring ex-gay Christians during the Church of England’s General Synod, after facing calls from LGBT activists and progressive clergy to cancel the gathering. The July 13 event will feature Matthew Grech, who was recently cleared in Malta of charges related to promoting so-called “conversion practices” after sharing on a radio program his testimony of leaving homosexuality behind.

PCA Affirms Danvers Statement on Biblical Roles of Men and Women in Church and Home

The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to affirm the Danvers Statement, a move that gives clearer public expression to the denomination’s complementarian convictions on the roles of men and women in the home and the church. The Danvers Statement was first published in 1988 by the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and has long served as a key evangelical document outlining complementarian theology.
  • Chicago-Area Church Defends Biblical Sexuality Messages Despite Organized LGBT Protest
    A pastor in the Chicago suburbs is standing by his church’s digital sign promoting biblical views on sexuality and marriage after an LGBT activist group founded by a Democratic state official organized a protest outside the congregation last Friday. The demonstration took place at New Hope Community Church in Palatine.
  • America’s Megachurches Draw 10M Weekly Worshipers as 67% Report Attendance Gains
    America’s megachurches have rebounded strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many reporting higher attendance, increased giving and greater confidence about the future, according to a new study. The findings come from Megachurch Resurgence: How Big-Attendance Churches Rebounded After the Pandemic, a report by researchers Warren Bird and Scott Thumma, released by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
  • PCUSA Membership Falls by Nearly 27,000 as Denomination Loses 128 Churches
    Presbyterian Church (USA), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States, reported another year of membership decline, losing nearly 27,000 members and 128 congregations in 2025. A “Narrative Summary” of statistics showed that PCUSA membership dropped by 26,845 from 2024 to 2025, leaving the denomination with 1,019,003 members at the end of last year.
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  • PCA General Assembly Rejects Overture to Allow Women as Ordained Deacons

    The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America rejected a proposal to allow women to serve as ordained deacons during its annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Delegates voted Thursday against Overture 37, submitted by Pacific Presbytery, which proposed amending the PCA’s Book of Church Order to remove the word “men” from the qualifications for deacons.

  • PCA Elects Fred Greco as New Stated Clerk, Pledges Servant Leadership

    The Presbyterian Church in America has unanimously elected the Rev. Fred Greco as its sixth stated clerk during the denomination’s General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, while also selecting the Rev. Melton “Mel” Duncan as moderator. Greco, senior pastor of Christ Church in Katy, Texas, emphasized humility, service and unity in remarks to the General Assembly following his election.

  • National Cathedral to Host Interfaith Service Marking America’s 250th Anniversary

    The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., is preparing to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence with a nationally focused interfaith gathering scheduled for July 3, just days after hosting its annual Pride-related worship service. The interfaith event, titled “We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident,” will be free and open to the public.

  • Texas Churches to Launch America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration With United Worship Service

    As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, churches across one East Texas community are joining together for a large worship gathering designed to begin the local America 250 celebration with prayer and thanksgiving. The event, known as the America 250 service, is scheduled for June 28 at LeTourneau University’s Belcher Center in Longview.

  • First Baptist Dallas Launches Rebuilding Project, Plans Sanctuary Reopening in 2028

    First Baptist Dallas has officially begun construction on a new sanctuary nearly two years after a devastating fire destroyed one of the church’s most recognizable buildings. Church leaders marked the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony and reaffirmed their commitment to rebuilding for future generations.

  • Willy Rice Elected SBC President, Craig Carlisle Chosen First Vice President

    Southern Baptists selected Florida pastor Willy Rice as their new president during the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting, while Alabama pastor Craig Carlisle was elected first vice president, filling two of the denomination’s highest leadership roles. Rice, who serves as senior pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida, secured the presidency on the first ballot.

  • SBC Messengers Approve Amendment Reinforcing Ban on Female Pastors

    Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment designed to strengthen the denomination’s restrictions on women serving in pastoral leadership roles. During the SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, delegates voted 6,028 to 2,026 in favor of the measure, known as the “Truth and Unity Amendment.”

  • Hope City Church Says Permit Denial Threatens Downtown Ministry and Community Outreach

    An Iowa zoning board has denied a request from Hope City Church to relocate its original campus to a former bank building, a decision church leaders say could jeopardize their ability to continue serving a downtown community through a range of ministry and outreach programs. The Waterloo Board of Adjustment voted unanimously last week against issuing a special-use permit that would have allowed the multisite congregation.
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