Houses of Worship Around the Country Are Struggling to Reopen
Around the country, houses of worship are reopening, some after fighting to do so. But it could be a long time before services are back to anything like normal.
Clergy, Scientists Grapple With Thoughts of Worship Without Congregational Singing
“Singing together in congregations is a practice that we dearly love and are eager to promote," says Rev. John Witvliet, an expert on Christian worship, "but loving our neighbor is job one here and so the time for fasting from this wonderful practice may be
Priest Draws Squirt Gun in Fight Against Coronavirus
A Roman Catholic priest in the Detroit area has taken aim at his parishioners in a bid to maintain social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, using a squirt gun to shoot holy water.
Oregon High Court Halts Ruling Nixing Virus Restrictions
The Oregon Supreme Court halted a rural judge’s order which had tossed out statewide coronavirus restrictions imposed by Gov. Kate Brown in a case brought by churches arguing the Democrat exceeded her authority.
25 New Church Volunteer Opportunities From COVID-19
In wake of COVID-19, we have a tremendous opportunity to build an army of volunteers and leaders in our churches, not just an audience of spectators.
The Pivot in Our Mission: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
Today, a lot of things want to crowd their way into the "main thing" spotlight: politics, the pandemic, and personal opinions among them. But for those of us who know Christ, this is the time to be resolute in our devotion to him above all
More Churches Reopening as Some Close Again Amid New Outbreaks
As restrictions on mass gatherings across the country are relaxed to allow in-person worship services, a couple churches that already reopened have again suspended in-person services after new coronavirus outbreaks in their congregations.
Doing the Math: What’s a Human Life Worth?
Recently, at one of his daily news conferences, Gov. Andrew Cuomo addressed the question that has haunted so many of us lately: How much is a human life worth?
Morovica: When a Town Comes Together
What happens when the entire Serbian town of Morovica pulls together through hard times with the sole intention to help the needy? It all started with a Facebook group that was created with this name at the start of the pandemic.
N.H. Reopen Rally Features Pastors
Three pastors spoke to a crowd of about 300 people outside the New Hampshire State House in Concord, standing a few feet away from signs spelling out the prohibition on gatherings of 10 people or more. The event featured prayers, songs, and speeches from organizers