community identity
6 articles
GwenPavlodar Mennonites Face Language Extinction as Community Struggles to Preserve Heritage
The Mennonite community in the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan traces its origins to the late 19th century, with the first settlements emerging in the late 1880s under the...
Metro Detroit’s Largest Maronite Church Opens in Clinton Township, Michigan
Macomb County’s Lebanese Maronite Christian community celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Clinton Township. The church, one of the...
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Receives Historic Site Stewardship Award for Restoration and Expansion Efforts
The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized for its historic preservation efforts, earning the Trustees Emeritus Award for Historic Site Stewardship in 2024. This...
Mennonite Churches in Steinbach Reflect Community Growth and Religious Diversity Since 1874 (Steinbach, Canada)
The history of Steinbach, Manitoba, reflects a deep spiritual foundation that has shaped its growth and community identity. In 1874, 18 families of settlers arrived in the area...
Young Adult Conference 2026 Focuses on “Identity in Community” with 44 Attendees at Camp Blue Diamond
The Church of the Brethren held its Young Adult Conference in 2026 at Camp Blue Diamond near Petersburg, Pa., from May 22-24. The event, themed “Identity in Community,”...
