Category: Churches Serving Their Communities

Patricia J. “Pat” Corley, Known for Community Service and Church Choir Leadership, Remembered in Memorial Services.

September 17, 2026

Patricia J. “Pat” Corley, born July 6, 1931, in Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on October 13, 2018, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 87. Known for her warm personality and welcoming spirit, Pat’s life…

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September 17, 2026

Ila Mae “Terry” Long, a beloved community member, passed away on October 13, 2018, at the age of 90. Born in Foster, Oklahoma, to Roy and Della (Shortes) Terrell, she grew up to become a…

“Carolyn (Garriott) Williams Remembered for Kind Spirit and Community Presence”

September 16, 2026

Carolyn (Garriott) Williams, who was born on April 4, 1949, in Binger, Oklahoma, passed away on September 19, 2017, at the age of 68. Her life was marked by a career in bookkeeping, notably at…

Emerging Ministry Grants Awarded to Innovative Deacons in North Alabama for Community Food Support Initiatives

September 16, 2026

Adam Burns, a deacon from North Alabama, is among the recipients of this year’s Emerging Ministry Grants for Innovative Deacons. The grants, provided by the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, support…

Volunteers Prepare 500 Thanksgiving Meals for Distribution at Aaron McNeil House and Salvation Army

September 16, 2026

In a concerted effort to spread Thanksgiving cheer and support the community, volunteers in Hopkinsville are preparing 500 meals to distribute at the Aaron McNeil House and the Salvation Army. This initiative, led by Donna…

Latter-day Saints Volunteers Provide Relief to Southeastern U.S. After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

September 16, 2026

In the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton, which struck the southeastern United States in September and October 2024, over 20,000 volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stepped forward to provide…

Local Man Remembered for Community Service and Kindness at Memorial Service at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church

September 15, 2026

Anthony Jacob Kosmerl, affectionately known as “Booty,” passed away at his home in Muhlenberg Township on Wednesday, May 25th, at 11:10 a.m. Born on August 21, 1991, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Anthony was the son…

Flossmoor Community Church Volunteers Support Hidden Gem Half Marathon Runners with Water and Encouragement.

September 15, 2026

In the heart of Flossmoor, the community came together to support participants in the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, showcasing a spirit of hospitality and encouragement. Runners navigating the course were greeted with water, food, and…

Refugees Welcome in Ann Arbor: Local Church Provides Support and Community Connection for Rwandan and Afghan Families

September 14, 2026

In a heartwarming display of community support, the Ann Arbor Seventh-day Adventist Church has extended a warm welcome to local Rwandan and Afghan refugees, embodying the biblical call to love one’s neighbor (Matthew 25:35). This…

“Student Hunger Realities: Campuses Address Food Insecurity Challenges”

September 13, 2026

Student hunger is a pressing issue on college campuses, including The University of Alabama, where students like Josha Charlery, a senior majoring in studio art, have faced food insecurity. Charlery, who now works as a…