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Lawyer Fought Judicial Battle to Save Antioquia Church from Collapse
Religious Organization Accountability

Lawyer Fought Judicial Battle to Save Antioquia Church from Collapse

Ramón Alcides Valencia embarked on a legal battle to preserve the Church of the Immaculate Virgin Conception in Antioquia, Colombia. The church, a National Cultural Interest, faced the...

Historic Cool Spring Presbyterian Church in Lewes celebrates 300 years of congregation
Presbyterian and Reformed

Historic Cool Spring Presbyterian Church in Lewes celebrates 300 years of congregation

Cool Spring Presbyterian Church in Lewes, Delaware, is marking its 300th anniversary as a congregation. The church traces its origins to 1726, when Delaware was still part of...

National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA celebrates 75th anniversary with anniversary book, Bible launch, and ecumenical dialogue
Churches of Christ and Disciples of Christ

National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA celebrates 75th anniversary with anniversary book, Bible launch, and ecumenical dialogue

The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA celebrated its 75th anniversary with a variety of events aimed at reflecting on its history, addressing current challenges,...

Archbishop of the English Episcopal Church Calls for June 1 to Be National Holiday Commemorating Holy Family’s Entry into Egypt
Anglican and Episcopal

Archbishop of the English Episcopal Church Calls for June 1 to Be National Holiday Commemorating Holy Family’s Entry into Egypt

Archbishop Dr. Sami Fawzi, Archbishop of Alexandria Province of the English Episcopal Church, has called for June 1 to be recognized as a national holiday in Egypt to...

Lutheran Church in Samara Granted Federal Cultural Heritage Status

The oldest Lutheran church remaining in the Volga region has been officially recognized as a federal cultural heritage object (OKN) in Samara, located at ul. Kuybysheva, d. 115/117....

Windsor names stretch of Marentette Avenue ‘Chaldean Way’ to honour community’s contributions
Assyrian and Chaldean Churches

Windsor names stretch of Marentette Avenue ‘Chaldean Way’ to honour community’s contributions

Windsor has officially named a stretch of Marentette Avenue “Chaldean Way” in recognition of the community’s contributions to the city. The new designation was unveiled at the corner...

LDS Church acquires Kirtland Temple and other historic buildings from Community of Christ
Community of Christ and Fundamentalist LDS

LDS Church acquires Kirtland Temple and other historic buildings from Community of Christ

The LDS Church has acquired the Kirtland Temple and several other historic buildings from the Community of Christ, a move described as “significant” by church officials. The transaction...

Mennonite Heritage Tour Explores History of Colonies on Hortica Island
Anabaptist (Mennonite, Amish and Brethren)

Mennonite Heritage Tour Explores History of Colonies on Hortica Island

On Sunday, May 31, a guided tour will take place on the island of Hortica, focusing on the history of Mennonite colonies. The event, organized by the National...

Allen AME Church Celebrates History and Legacy with Community Event in Cape May
Black Church (AME, AME Zion and CME)

Allen AME Church Celebrates History and Legacy with Community Event in Cape May

Allen AME Church, a historic cornerstone of Cape May’s African American community, is set to celebrate its enduring legacy through a special program titled “Our Stories, Our Space,...

Fort Worth’s Mount Gilead Baptist Church to be repurposed into performance art center
Baptist (American, National and Independent)

Fort Worth’s Mount Gilead Baptist Church to be repurposed into performance art center

Mount Gilead Baptist Church, Fort Worth’s oldest African-American Baptist congregation, is set to transition from a place of worship to a cultural hub. Alvin Brown, owner of Airport...

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