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Calif. Diocese Seeks to Sever Ties with Episcopal Church
A California diocese is considering proposed amendments to its constitution to transfer communion from the Episcopal Church to an Anglican Province in the wake of homosexual divisions.
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PCUSA Marks 300 Years amid Major Changes
A restructuring Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) just marked its tercentennial on Sunday. The 300th year opened in Philadelphia at a time when the downsized body is under major reconstruction for mission
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Churches to Enter AIDS 'Race Against Time' at Saddleback
Hundreds of church leaders will enter the 'Race Against Time' at Saddleback Church's second HIV/AIDS conference in November and many are saying it's already long overdue for churches to join the f
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S.C. Episcopal Bishop-Elect Sticks to Scripture
The Very Rev. Mark Lawrence was elected to succeed a retiring Episcopal bishop who opposes the ordination of gay clergy. He will lead a South Carolina diocese that had stood at the brink of disassocia
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Episcopal Bishops Commit Care to Both Ends in Gay Divide
Episcopal leaders addressed a letter to the General Synod’s House of Bishops on Friday, expressing their efforts to keep unity in the church while recognizing the need of some dioceses for a new overs
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
