Wesleyan and Holiness
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Carolyn Deaton Auman, 84, Dies; Remembered for Church Service and Dedication
Carolyn Jean Deaton Auman, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 18, 1942, in Montgomery County, the daughter of...

Sadie Willard Lyon, 81, of Kernersville, was a devoted member of Kernersville Wesleyan Church and volunteered in local community services.
Sadie Willard Lyon, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Kernersville, surrounded by her family. Born on September 18, 1944, in Forsyth County, she was...

Faith unites Pacific leaders in church service ahead of key forum
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and other Pacific Island leaders gathered for a church service at the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga. The event brought together key regional figures,...

Tonga Celebrates 200 Years of Christianity with National Commemorations Led by Free Wesleyan Church
The Kingdom of Tonga celebrated its bicentenary of Christianity in June and July 2026, marking two hundred years since the faith became permanently established in the nation. This...

Heritage Wesleyan Church to Hold Services for Sandra Jane Hass, 85
Sandra Jane Hass, 85, formerly of Rock Island, IL, and most recently a resident of The Fountains in Bettendorf, IA, passed away on March 8, 2026. She recently...

PA Pastor Charged With 6 Crimes Related to Child Sex Abuse Material Following Sting Operation
Brad Swink, an assistant pastor at North Rome Wesleyan Church in Pennsylvania, was arrested in a child predator sting operation and charged with six crimes related to child...

New Bethany Wesleyan Church holds first service in Jim Thorpe
The new campus of Bethany Wesleyan Church in Jim Thorpe held its first service on Easter Sunday, marking a significant milestone for the multisite church. The congregation gathered...

California Officials to Pay $1.4M to Churches After Abortion Mandate Backfires
California officials have agreed to pay $1.4 million to churches following a legal dispute over an abortion mandate that faced significant opposition. The decision came after a court...

Wesleyan Church Pastor Josh Alspaw Transitioned to Woodworking and Social Media Career in Montana
Josh Alspaw, a former Process Mechanic at Spirit AeroSystems, transitioned into a Worship Pastor at First Wesleyan Church in Wichita from 2015 to 2018. After leaving the ministry,...
