Public Health
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GwenUPCI Urges Members to Get COVID-19 Vaccination Following Scientific Review
The United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) has issued a public statement encouraging its members to consider receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The message, released in a communique dated March...
UPCI Supports Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
The United Pentecostal Church International-Ghana (UPCI) has expressed support for the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program, affirming its alignment with public health measures. The National Executive Committee endorsed the...
Supreme Court Rules Against California Ban on Indoor Church Services During Pandemic
The Supreme Court ruled that California cannot maintain a complete ban on indoor church services during the pandemic, marking a significant shift in the balance of religious freedom...
United Methodist Church Expands Access to Clean Water in Liberia Through New Wells and Rainwater Collection Systems
The United Methodist Church in Liberia is expanding its Water for Life initiative to improve access to clean drinking water in rural communities. The project, supported by the...
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers Offers Free Beginner Tai Chi Classes for Older Adults
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers is offering free beginner Tai Chi classes this summer as part of its community outreach efforts. The eight-week program, designed for...
Pastor Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church of Baton Rouge continues in-person services despite state restrictions
Pastor Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge, La., has continued to hold in-person church services since mid-March, despite federal guidelines and state orders limiting gatherings....
Florida Catholic Bishops Reject State Push for Religious Vaccine Exemptions
Florida’s Catholic bishops have taken a firm stance against efforts to expand religious exemptions for childhood vaccinations, clashing with state officials who advocate for greater parental control over...
Coronavirus outbreak linked to Pentecostal church in Humboldt County
Health officials in Humboldt County, California, have linked a recent surge in coronavirus cases to mass gatherings, including an outbreak traced to a Pentecostal church. The county reported...
Colombian Constitutional Court Rules Employee Not Obliged To Participate In Company Dance Therapy Session
John Jairo Ramírez, a member of Colombia’s United Pentecostal Church, was dismissed from his position at a construction company after refusing to participate in a mandatory “dance therapy”...
Launch of Community Primary Health Care Project in Tanganyika by Moravian Church in Congo East with Danish Government Funding
The Moravian Church in Congo East has launched a community primary health care project in Tanganyika, targeting the Kalemie and Kansimba health zones. The initiative, named “Mradi wa...
