Church of God and Oneness Pentecostal
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Rev. Lloyd Adcock, 97, Dies in Brandon, Mississippi; Honored for Service to United Pentecostal Church and Community
Rev. Lloyd Everett Adcock, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his residence in Brandon, Mississippi. His life was marked by a steadfast commitment to...

Religious Leader Killed in Colombia Amid Ongoing Violence and Threats to Faith Communities
Mr Ortiz Joya was not merely a resident of a rural area; he was a well-known preacher and an active member of a Christian community. His murder occurred...

Fiery I-75 crash near Gainesville kills 7, including 5 children from Louisiana Pentecostal church en route to Disney World
The crash occurred on I-75 near Gainesville, Florida, when two big rigs and two passenger vehicles collided, igniting a massive fire that claimed seven lives. Among the victims...

Families protest church fence around historic Gwinnett County cemetery over access and burial site concerns
Families with loved ones buried at Friendship Primitive Baptist Cemetery in Gwinnett County protested Wednesday, expressing concerns about a fence installed by LifePointe United Pentecostal Church. The families...

Modesto Church Donates $500 to City Council Campaign, Violating IRS Rules
The United Pentecostal Church of Modesto, known as Revival Center The Pentecostal Church, has contributed $500 to the campaign of Jeremiah Williams, a longtime assistant pastor at the...

Obituary: Ruby Delores Starkey, 92, Member of First United Pentecostal Church in Nashville, Dies September 14, 2025
Ruby Delores Starkey, 92, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, with her family by her side. She was a devoted member of the First United Pentecostal Church...

2026 UPCI State of the Church Address Highlights Growth, Apostolic Priorities and Challenges
United Pentecostal Church International General Superintendent David K. Bernard addressed the 2026 State of the Church, emphasizing the denomination’s growth and priorities. He noted the UPCI operates in...

Ohio Pastor Accused of Sexually Abusing Children Now Serving at New Church
Dominic J. Foor, a 39-year-old Ohio pastor accused of sexually abusing two children in his care, is currently serving at a new church where his congregation maintains faith...

South Bay United Pentecostal Church and Harvest Rock Church Challenge California’s Indoor Worship Ban
South Bay United Pentecostal Church and Harvest Rock Church challenged California’s restrictions on indoor religious worship, arguing that the state’s policies treated religious activities differently from secular businesses....

Jury Awards $124M in Damages to Sisters Who Alleged Sexual Abuse by Pastor at UPCI-Affiliated Church
The jury has awarded $124 million in damages to two sisters who claim they were sexually assaulted by a Fort Worth pastor, Jose Francisco Bernal, during their childhood....