Category: Churches Serving Their Communities

Plano church collects and delivers school supplies to Kendall County food pantry

August 2, 2026

Plano Methodist Church recently collected school supplies for children in Kendall County, aiming to assist families in need during the upcoming school year. The initiative provided essential items such as pencils, colored pencils, book bags,…

JMU Pantry Plans Third Location

August 1, 2026

A JMU food pantry, The Pantry, has significantly expanded its services and reach since opening as a pop-up location in early 2020, now operating from two permanent sites and planning a third. According to a…

Catechists Sustain Church in South Sudan Amid Priest Shortage

July 31, 2026

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala highlights the essential role of catechists within the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan, where a severe shortage of priests creates immense pastoral pressure. The vast disparity between the…

June Mays served as a Sunday school teacher and bible study leader at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church and volunteered at St. Francis Hospital

July 31, 2026

June Mays, 85, of Norman passed away March 1, 2017. She was an active member of McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, contributing her time as a Sunday school teacher, bible study leader, and participant in…

All Things Theatre Company presents Godspell, Jr. during its summer camp season.

July 31, 2026

All Things Theatre Company, a faith-based nonprofit in Bryan-College Station, is launching its summer camp season with a production of Godspell, Jr. The show, scheduled for June 12 and 13 at the Bryan ISD Performing…

Howard County Interfaith Groups Sponsor Afghan Family

July 31, 2026

In August 2021, as the Taliban descended on Kabul, Afghanistan, members of Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia resolved to take action to assist refugees. Parishioners researched ways to help individuals fleeing the country and decided…

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Strengthens Community with Food Pantry and Free Health-Focused Programs

July 19, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A Spartanburg community faces challenges such as food insecurity and homelessness, but Mt. Moriah Baptist Church is stepping in to help. The church provides line dancing classes, a food pantry, diabetes counseling,…

Church Volunteers Transform Terry Park Through Community Beautification Effort

July 13, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A recent community beautification project at Terry Park saw around 50 volunteers from the Heath congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints come together to improve a local gathering…

Local Church Volunteers Unite to Clean Up 180 Pounds of Trash from Jones Point Park After Fourth of July Celebrations

July 12, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A group of volunteers from New Heaven New Earth Church came together for a cleanup effort at Jones Point Park after the Fourth of July celebrations. They worked diligently for two hours,…

Volunteers Unite to Provide Essential Drive-Thru Food Pantries Across the Thumb This May

July 11, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: Volunteers are organizing a series of drive-thru food pantries in the Thumb region throughout May, aiming to address food insecurity in local communities. This initiative includes several pantries where residents can receive…