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GwenChurch of St. Francis in Riverhead, New York, reopens after restoration
The building, constructed in 1871, was once slated for demolition. It is now the permanent home of St. Francis, a parish in the Diocese of Long Island that...
Hollis Unitarian Universalist Church to Close, Merge With Flushing Congregation
The Hollis Unitarian Universalist Church will close next month after nearly 50 years of operation on Hillside Avenue. The congregation has decided to merge with the Unitarian Universalist...
Closure of 1,400 Pentecostal Churches Announced in Cameroon
The Cameroonian government has announced the closure of 1,400 Pentecostal churches, known as “reawakening churches,” which operate within the Protestant evangelical tradition. These churches emphasize salvation through grace,...
Pentecostal Church in Bor Town Closed Over Leadership Dispute
Police authorities in Bor town, Jonglei State, South Sudan, closed the main Pentecostal church following a leadership dispute among rival groups. The closure was announced on Sunday to...
Coptic Church in Giza Stormed by Protesters Over Licensing Dispute (Giza, Egypt)
The Coptic Church in Giza, located in the suburbs of Cairo, was stormed by Muslim demonstrators on Friday, following Friday prayers. The protesters accused the church of operating...
Oldest African-American Baptist church in Chicago, Illinois, closes, to be converted into dance studio
The oldest African-American Baptist church on Chicago’s North Side, Hermon Baptist Church, held its final services on Sunday morning. Founded 121 years ago in Lincoln Park, the church...
Shenandoah PNCC to Close Doors After Decade-Long Decline (Shenandoah, Pennsylvania)
The Shenandoah Polish National Catholic Church, a 91-year-old congregation, will close its doors after a final Mass on Sunday morning. The service, attended by fewer than 20 people,...
Vatican upholds closure of Mother of Sorrows Church in Ashtabula, Ohio
The Vatican has affirmed the decision of Bishop David Bonnar of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown to relegate Mother of Sorrows Church in Ashtabula, Ohio, to profane but...
Moravian Church of Downey Prepares for Final Service After 63 Years (Downey, California)
The Moravian Church of Downey, a congregation with roots tracing back to the 18th century, is preparing to hold its final service on June 4. The church, known...
