Category: Churches Serving Their Communities

Economic Empowerment Summit Focuses on Career and Workforce Development for Faith and Community Leaders

August 10, 2026

In the face of economic uncertainty, faith communities are increasingly stepping into the role of catalysts for career and workforce development. The 2026 Economic Empowerment Summit, hosted by the Center for Religion and Civic Culture,…

Calvary Community Church Launches Community Garden to Provide Free Produce and Support Local Food Initiatives

August 9, 2026

Calvary Community Church’s Garden of Eden in downtown Columbus, Ind., has become a hub of community engagement and practical mercy. The 40-foot by 50-foot garden, planted by Judy Jackson, Shirley Jenkins Jefferson, and others, is…

New Bern Woman Receives New Home Two Years After Hurricane Irene Through Church Disaster Recovery Efforts

August 9, 2026

Annie Minnifield stood on the site of her former home on Chapman Street in New Bern, reflecting on the journey that led her to this moment. Two years after Hurricane Irene devastated her life in…

Mrs. Yolanda Stennett Crowned Mrs. International 2021

August 9, 2026

Yolanda Stennett, 45, of White Plains, Maryland, was crowned Mrs. International 2021 on July 24, 2021, at the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. The pageant, which has been held for…

Carolina Churches Mobilize Hurricane Relief Efforts

August 9, 2026

Two Rivers Church of Christ in New Bern, N.C., has been actively involved in responding to the impact of Hurricane Florence. The storm, which made landfall in Wrightsville Beach on Friday, brought heavy rainfall and…

North Texas church provides free laundry service for families in need

August 8, 2026

Gabbie Henderson’s routine trip to the laundromat turned into a moment of unexpected grace, thanks to the efforts of Life Vision Church in Mansfield, Texas. As a single mother of two, Henderson found herself overwhelmed…

St. Mark Baptist Church hosts “Hope on the Block” community event offering food, resources, and services

August 8, 2026

St. Mark Baptist Church recently hosted “Hope on the Block,” a community event aimed at providing essential resources and support to those in need. The initiative, which combined a cookout with a resource fair, offered…

Princeton Church Volunteers Serve Alaska Communities On Mission Trip

August 8, 2026

Volunteers from Princeton Church recently embarked on a mission trip to Alaska, traveling over 4,000 miles to engage in service projects that benefited local communities. The team of 28 members spent six days partnering with…

Gaylon Henley of Trumann Dies at 73

August 8, 2026

Gaylon Howard Henley, a beloved member of the Trumann community, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 73. Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on February 26, 1951, Gaylon lived most of his…

Youth from TEAMeffort join Haywood County churches to provide home repairs and community support this summer

August 7, 2026

Young people from across the country are gathering in Haywood County this summer as part of TEAMeffort, a Christian mission organization dedicated to serving local communities through hands-on outreach. The initiative brings together middle and…