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Clergy Abuse Documentary "BASTA" to Premier at Boston International Film Festival on Easter Sunday
Merrimack Valley Production has announced that the documentary: BASTA - No pity - No shame - No silence- has been selected to premiere at the Boston International Film Festival on Easter Sunday April 20th at Loews Theatre/AMC Boston Common on Tremont Street. - March 20, 2014 - Merrimack Valley Productions
Ocean County Overdose Crisis Confronted at Church Grand Opening
Alive Again Alliance Church, a new church in Toms River will celebrate their grand opening on April 6, 2014, 10:15 AM at Joseph Citta Elementary School, Route 9, Toms River, NJ. At the Grand Opening the church will launch Project Lazarus, an initiative to confront the Ocean County opioid overdose... - March 16, 2014 - Alive Again Alliance Church
Religion Communicators Council Hears from Muslim Women’s Council
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to network and learn from each other. This month, members will visit with the Muslim Women’s Council of Tennessee. - March 13, 2014 - Religion Communicators Council
UH Researcher Strengthens Link Between Quran and Bible
Working Language of 7th Century Unifying Source of Research - March 12, 2014 - University of Houston
Pastor Launches Simple System to Help People Pray Better
After researching prayer for over 25 years, Rev. John Arnold, author of the blog, The Practical Disciple, reveals a unique system to strengthen your prayer life in his 2nd edition release of ”Tips On Prayer, The Quickstart Guide to Improving Your Prayer Life.” For anyone looking for practical actionable ideas to deepen their relationship with God this easy-to-follow guide is a must read. - March 05, 2014 - The Practical Disciple
The Modern Day Elijah and His Message Revealed by The Messiah Network
The Messiah Network, in recognition of the overwhelming response to ‘Your Perfect Prayer To God’, suggests that Neil H. Brandt is expressing the Message of Elijah as noted in the Bible. Malachi 4:5-6 (Elijah 864 B.C. / Malachi 450 – 400 B.C. King James Bible) “5. Behold, I... - March 04, 2014 - The Messiah Network
Celestine Publishing Released New and Epic End-of-Days Novel, “The Return of Enoch”
Celestine Publishing announced the release of “The Return of Enoch,” a new and epic end-of-days novel based on events prophesied only in Latter-day Saint scripture. It is a fictional account of a true event that will precede the predicted Millennium of Peace and with certainty will change the world’s religious views on the fastest growing religion of our day. - March 04, 2014 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Chattanooga Wedding Officiants Signals "New Game in Town" for Couples Wanting Control of Their Wedding Ceremonies
Article reports the rising trend of non-religious and/or "spiritual" couples in the United States who are in need non-traditional wedding officiants to officiate their weddings (as well as other types of couples who are require an alternative to orthodox church-based ministers), and centers on the services offered by by Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company, Chattanooga Wedding Officiants, seeking to meet this need. - March 02, 2014 - Chattanooga Wedding Officiants
Immigration Lawyer Shah Peerally Emerging as a Book Author with His Inspirational Legal Fiction, "The Immigration Lawyer Asylum"
Shah Peerally, a well known attorney in California practicing immigration law has released his book, "The Immigration Lawyer-Asylum," on Amazon.com, Kindle and audio on Audible.com. The book, although an entertaining fiction, covers a number of important immigration issues especially the treatment of certain Middle Easterners. The story goes into great details in explaining a removal proceeding (deportation), a detailed description of the operations of an immigration court, and defensive asylum. - March 01, 2014 - Shah Peerally Law Group PC
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Meets at Horton Group
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to learn from one another and hone their skills in public relations and communications. This month, members met at Horton Group to learn key principles on design. - March 01, 2014 - Religion Communicators Council
Natural 9 Entertainment Announces New Projects and Changes in Executive Roster
Emmy® Award-Winning Production Company Teams Up with Viardo Artists in a New Partnership Venture - February 27, 2014 - Viardo Artists
Steve Stipanovich to be Featured Speaker at The 16th Annual Congressional Prayer Breakfast
Locals are invited to attend the 16th Annual Congressional Prayer Breakfast on Mon., April 28. - February 26, 2014 - Answer Midwest
OneHope Reaches Its Billionth Child with the Gospel
Ministry hits major milestone and plans to reach nearly 100 million more children in 2014. - February 19, 2014 - OneHope
Popular Prayer Website PRAYHoUSe Reaches Milestone of Having Its Prayers Said 1,000,000 Times
The popular prayer website PRAYHoUSe on Saturday, February 8, 2014, reached the milestone of having its over 10,000 prayers said 1,000,000 times. - February 15, 2014 - PRAYHoUSe
Jackson UMC Gives Butts County Couple a Free Wedding
Raising awareness of Christian marriage, JUMC donates a local couple a wedding, reception and honeymoon to start the bride and groom in radical hospitality. - February 14, 2014 - Jackson United Methodist Church
Togrye Orthodontics is Running for Impact Special Kids
Togrye Orthodontics is running and raising money for Danielle. - February 07, 2014 - Togrye Orthodontics
Christians Gathering to Positively Impact Denver for Jesus in 2014
The United Church of Montbello in Denver, 4879 Crown Blvd., will host a gathering of four churches and 3 denominations including the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church USA on Sunday, February 9th at 2pm. Learn more about serving Jesus in the metro... - February 07, 2014 - United Church of Montbello
Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology's Conference on "Faith and Free Will"
January 27th, Tel Aviv. Nearly 300 men and women participated in a day-long conference held by the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology. The conference's topic, "Faith and Free Will," drew many to a series of lectures on the topic delivered by teachers from the School of Jewish Psychology. en.torathanefesh.org - February 04, 2014 - Torat Hanefesh School
15 Leading Scholars Explain, How, Why and When Christianity Separated from Its Jewish Roots
An excellent resource for both students and scholars, Partings presents in a manner both accessible and engaging the most recent scholarship on how these two major world religions went their separate ways. Includes extensive citations and over 60 images. - February 04, 2014 - Biblical Archaeology Society
Message of the Cross Church Preaches the Original Message
The Message of the Cross Church, also known as the Church Purchased With His Blood, declares original bible truths, now lost in the churches of today. They believe that in order to receive God given results, you must not leave God’s prescribed order of doing things. This can be altered through new age ideologies, beliefs and shallow philosophies nurtured by humanistic views and overtones. - January 25, 2014 - Message of the Cross Church
Non-Profit Christian Prayer Website PRAYHoUSe Launches New Mobile Site for Its Mobile Visitors
After the release of the first two volumes of their three-volumed prayer book, PRAYHoUSe launches its new high-end mobile site for mobile visitors, which accounts for over 80% of their total visitors everyday. - January 25, 2014 - PRAYHoUSe
Join Fabulous Women on the Journey of Walking in Fabulosity 2014 with the the Fabulous I Am Women's Extravaganza! Come Out to Experience Total Transformation.
Detour Movement Inc. presents Fabulous I Am Women of God Extravaganza! Walk in Your Fabulosity in 2014. Attendees can expect to release any baggage, bondage, fear or toxic habits out of their life and relationships; restore their emotions, health, and confidence; renew their mind, body and spirit; transform their life and relationships, so they can start experiencing the relationships they truly desire. This event will be held on Fri. & Sat. 9th & 10th May 2014 @ 8AM Charleston, SC. - January 22, 2014 - Detour Movement Incorporated
Church of Scientology Community News: Diverse Churches Celebrate MLK Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, four churches came together for celebration in a joint church service on Sunday, January 19, from 3-6pm. - January 22, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Popular Prayer Website PRAYHoUSe Introduces "Stumble on a Prayer"
On January 12, 2014, popular Christian prayer website PRAYHoUSe reached a milestone of its over 10,000 prayers said over 500,000 times in less than three months. - January 17, 2014 - PRAYHoUSe
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in New Tampa Gets Approval to Build New Church
Fr. David DeJulio announced to his parishioners that Bishop Lynch has given approval to build the New Church. - January 09, 2014 - St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Jews of Ponte Vedra/Jacksonville Beaches Address Relevance of Judaism in Modern Society
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present To Be a Jew in the Free World: Jewish Identity Through the Lens of Modern History the institute’s new six-session Winter 2014 course that will begin during the week of February 5th. Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky of Chabad @ the Beaches will... - January 08, 2014 - Chabad @ the Beches
Marriage Book Emerges from Tribulations of Iraq War, Reality TV and Recording Contract
New book release, "Whole Armor of Marriage" written by Caroline Jens, wife of Sony recording artist and America's Got Talent finalist, Daniel Jens. - January 07, 2014 - Whole Armor Ministry
Reverend Angel Morano Featured Training for Wagner Leadership Institute’s “Greater Glory Boot Camp” January 11th, 2014, at the Church of Grace and Peace in Toms River, NJ
The prophetic hands-on training will focus on the biblical process of "growing in God": from faith to faith and glory to glory. - January 02, 2014 - Spirit Life Ministries
Project 365 Sets Out to "Reclaim Love" Through Performing Arts
Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts is producing an original dance theater production entitled Project 365. The production attempts to inspire audience members to love freely and genuinely, changing the world one selfless act at a time. - December 29, 2013 - Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts
A Mystical Christmas: Church to Have New Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
“A Mystical Christmas” is the theme of Unity of Palm Beaches’ Christmas Eve candlelight service on December 24, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Readings from the traditional Bible stories will be intermingled with metaphysical vignettes. Twelve themes relative to thoughts of Christmas (Wonder,... - December 19, 2013 - Unity of the Palm Beaches Church
Chief of Police Invites California Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas to Santa Paula
Dr. Robert Ornelas is pretty big. He has performed for the prime minister of Israel and he has a record out. Yesterday's event was great. It was an opportunity for the youth to come out and interact with law enforcement, local churches and community. - December 18, 2013 - Elite TV News
Xclaimed Ministries 5th Annual Community Christmas Festival
Xclaimed Ministries gives away free toys, clothes, food, home decor items and a message of Hope. - December 17, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Wings of Light World Healing Ceremony
Honoring the Full Moon of December - The evening's keynote speaker will help you to become more aware of Angels and their energy. Learn how to connect with the Angels. Experience an Angelic healing meditation. - December 15, 2013 - Spiritual Unity Movement
2014 California Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas and Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin Support Convoy of Hope
Dr. Robert Ornelas supported Convoy of Hope because it is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children's feeding initiatives, community outreach, disaster response, and partner resourcing. - December 11, 2013 - Elite TV News
N2L Records Announces the Release of New Music by Their Gospel Artist Mighty Men of Faith
Mighty Men of Faith Pray Through Song - December 08, 2013 - N2L Records
Jesus Christ Visits a Prison Near Jerusalem in a New Christmas Story Released by Celestine Publishing
“The ninety and nine” is a story about Christ’s visit to a prison in his day and describes how he might have ministered to the inmates there. According to the author, it’s not a Christmas story in the traditional sense, but it is in every sense a Christmas story; for Christ “came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:32). - December 05, 2013 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Sajda Salah Mats Continue to Increase in Demand
The Sajda Company Inc finds a solution for praying on hard surfaces for Muslims. - December 04, 2013 - Sajda Salah Mats
A Free eBook for "A Method for Prayer" 1710 Edition, by Matthew Henry
A free eBook and audio book, and a printed book at the cost price for "A Method for Prayer" 1710 edition by Matthew Henry. - November 21, 2013 - A Method for Prayer
Rick Hamlin, Editor of "Guideposts" Magazine, to Speak About Prayer at Titusville Presbyterian Church Dec. 1
Rick Hamlin, executive editor of “Guideposts” magazine and author of the recently-released book, “Ten Prayers You Can’t Live Without: How to Talk to God About Anything,” will speak about prayer and methods for developing a personal prayer life on December 1 at 4:30 p.m. - November 21, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Voting Rights 65 Years Ago: Remembering Isaiah Nixon
Mr. Isaiah Nixon, an African American, husband and father of six, who voted in Georgia’s Democratic primary election on September 8, 1948 in Alston, GA (Montgomery County). That evening, Nixon was shot three times by J.A. Johnson in front of Nixon’s wife and young children. Nixon was transported to a hospital in Dublin, GA where he died two days later. After forty-five minutes of deliberation on November 5th, Johnson was acquitted. - November 15, 2013 - UNESCO-TST
Soulscene Productions to Present an Original Theater Adaption of "A Christmas Carol," Called "Mr. Scrooge" in Whippany, NJ
SoulScene Productions, an outreach of Abundant Life Worship Center, is pleased to present an original theater production of “Mr. Scrooge” for all audiences throughout the month of December, 2013. This event will showcase local acting, writing and production talent mostly from residents... - November 14, 2013 - SoulScene Productions, LLC
Jacksonville's Annual Great Latke Fry
Jacksonville’s Annual Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry is scheduled for 6pm on the First Night of Chanukah, Wednesday Night Nov. 27 at Chabad of Southside. - November 01, 2013 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
It’s Simply Time – The Highly Anticipated Release of Due Season by Pharis Evans Jr.
Upcoming album release of Due Season by Pharis Evans Jr. - October 31, 2013 - Fountain Of Life Records
New Book - "goDS of Our Religion - Christianity in America - An Inside Conversation"
A new book authored by Lawrence Crawford. A thought provocative writing that challenges non-believers and believers to challenge their stance on Christianity in America. - October 30, 2013 - A Crawford Company, LLC
Creator of New Web Magazine Claims a Creative Look at Spirit, Science and Being Human is Key to Spiritual Awakening
Rod Van Abbema at Spirited Thinking says that in light of scientific and historical knowledge there is growing audience of people who want to think for themselves concerning spirituality. He says they value the spiritual dimension but may not be satisfied with traditional religions. He says his web magazine will present poems, quotes, book reviews, and in-depth articles for this growing audience. - October 27, 2013 - Spirited Thinking
New Book Released: "Guided Reflections on the Gifts of the Spirit"
Deacon Thom Trunzo releases his first book. The book is not a novel, but rather a book of individual reflections to be used either by individuals for private prayer or meditation or be read to groups. Topics include acceptance, forgiveness and healing, call to serve, teachers and other subjects. Homilists, religious education teachers and retreat presenters will find this book helpful. - October 26, 2013 - Seventh Direction, LLC
Religion Communicators Council Hears About Good Works by Good People
The Religion Communicators Council is an interfaith communications organization which meets monthly to learn from one another and explore new ways to promulgate religious messages. - October 26, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
Living Waters for the World Celebrates 20 Years of Providing Clean Water
Living Waters for the World (LWW) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year of providing clean water systems to 500 communities around the world. LWW is a mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that provides sustainable clean water to communities in need while fostering long-term... - October 26, 2013 - Living Waters for the World
Amazing Bible Timeline Highlights Math Supports Creationism
With their finger on the pulse of biblical timeline information a company called Bible Charts and Maps brings attention to a recent announcement by the company’s founder who is also a noted mathematician. The probability of the author of Genesis correctly guessing the order of creation is 1 in 479 million. - October 25, 2013 - Bible Charts and Maps, LLC
Church of Scientology Community News: Religious People Working for a Better Nashville
The Nashville Church of Scientology supports the good works of others. Today’s highlight: People of faith working together to improve conditions. - October 19, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville