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The Community Unitarian Church at White Plains Welcomes Rev. Meredith Garmon as Its New Minister Preached His First Sermon
In May, following a two-year interim ministry and a year–long search process, the Community Unitarian Church of White Plains congregation overwhelmingly voted to call Rev. Dr. Meredith Garmon as its next settled minister. On Sunday, August 4, Rev. Meredith Garmon conducted his first service... - August 15, 2013 - Community Unitarian Church at White Plains
Equipping the Faithful for Back to School Time
Just in time for the new school year, the National Center for Life and Liberty announces the release of their book, "Making Sense of Religion in America’s Public Schools." Christian parents have questions: Can my child opt out of an offensive assignment? Is prayer still allowed... - August 09, 2013 - National Center for Life and Liberty
CityReach Church is Holding a City Wide Service at Stage AE Between the Stadiums
The event at Stage AE will be a service open to all people. CityReach has done multiple services at Stage AE. Each time there is a service, it is fun, powerful, and a great way to fellowship with others who are in all seasons of their walk with Christ. Join CityReach for a city-wide worship experience between the stadiums. Including: Dynamic Worship, Powerful Message from the Bible, Fun Kids’ Ministry - August 08, 2013 - CityReach Network
Many Conservative Pastors Plan to Encourage Voting in 2014
Church-going people can expect to hear encouragement from conservative pastors to get involved in the upcoming mid-term elections. - August 07, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
Dera Sacha Sauda Extended Voluntary Support to Uttarakhand Flood Victims
Dera Sacha Sauda Sirsa, Haryana, India the socio-spiritual organisation known for its disaster relief operations and welfare campaigns like anti drug campaigns, Save The Girl Child, etc, provided voluntary support to the victims of uttarakhand floods 2013. - August 04, 2013 - dera sacha sauda
Xclaimed Ministries is Strengthening the Community
About 400 people attended the Xclaimed Ministries' "REVIVE" event (Concert in the Park) on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Scooters, Barbies and quads were the big hits for the kids. Adults went home with new dishwashers, comforters, pillows, sinks, shower head assemblies, coffee makers, home... - July 30, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Religion Communicators Council Plans 85th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee
The Religion Communicators Council will hold its annual convention in 2014 in Nashville, TN. - July 29, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
"Is There a Jewish Way to Write Science Fiction Movies and Books?" Asks Yonatan Gordon, Founder of Kabbalah Site CommunityofReaders.org
As Jewish educators seek to interest today’s youth, they are awakening to the need to reach kids with topics they are already interested in. With the success of Jewish takes on the cinema, from Aish.com’s Jewlarious section, to JerusalemOnlineU.com’s “Cinema: The Jewish... - July 17, 2013 - Community of Readers
The Love Global Foundation with Their Innovative Online Fundraising Contest Sent Six Donors Overseas to Visit Missionaries in Person
Love Global foundation is dedicated to helping missionaries become fully-funded and offers charitable status and an online platform to help missionaries and their supporters. - July 06, 2013 - Love Global Foundation
Lexington Group Chad Higgins & In Spirit and In Truth Releases Second Single
Rhythm of Gospel Award nominated group releases second single from latest project. - July 04, 2013 - Chad Higgins & In Spirit and In Truth
Creation Today Announces New Teaching DVD "God's Glory!"
New Christian teaching resource announced by the makers of The Creation Today Television Show. - July 04, 2013 - Creation Today
Hope for Hurting Hearts Free Movie
Calvary Chapel Aurora is hosting a free movie event, "Hope for Hurting Hearts" Thursday evening July 11th at 7 PM. - July 04, 2013 - Calvary Chapel Aurora
Why Women Must Lead from a New Perspective
New Chair of Women’s Philanthropy at Jewish Federations of North America Plans for the Future. - July 02, 2013 - Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
Summer Supper Series Offers Good Food and a Place to be Cool
This year, folks enjoying the Summer Supper series at Niantic Community Church will have a special treat they may not be accustomed to. In the past, a warm welcome was given, but so were the toasty temperatures in the dining hall. This is the first year that folks will enjoy that ever present warm welcome in an environment that is cool and comfortable due to a new central air conditioning system installed in the spring. - June 28, 2013 - Niantic Community Church
Is America Now the Hardest Christian Mission Field? Explore at Annual Delaware Valley Summer Institute August 11-14.
Dr. Darrell Guder, professor of missional and ecumenical theology at Princeton Seminary, will lead a four-night series on the current state of the American church, its relationship to the massively-changing cultural and civil society, and how modern Christian communities can claim their missional role in this era. Hosted by the Presbyterian churches in Lambertville, Titusville, Stockton, and Mt. Airy, NJ. - June 24, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Conservative Pastors Refuse to Budge on Homosexuality
Theologically-conservative pastors are known for their unwavering stands on many issues, and homosexuality is at the top of the list. A recent survey shows that conservative pastors refuse to compromise their beliefs or succumb to cultural pressures on this controversial issue. - June 24, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
Religion Communicators Hears About 21st Century Media and the Need to Speak
Members of the Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council meet monthly to collaborate, meet other people of faith and learn from one another about communications techniques in this modern age. - June 21, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
Jewish Response from CommunityofReaders.org to the New Fantasy Fiction Novel, "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" by Neil Gaiman
While there are many responses and reviews written in response to Neil Gaiman’s new fantasy novel, “The Ocean at the End of the Lane,” the one place you wouldn’t expect to weigh-in is a website of Jewish content. But that’s exactly what happened earlier this... - June 19, 2013 - Community of Readers
Conservative Pastors Stand Firm Against Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is not gaining any ground among theologically-conservative pastors, a recent survey revealed. - June 17, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
Holocaust Memorial Center and Eastern Michigan University to Co-Host Fourth Annual Seminar for Teachers, Aug. 12-16
The theme for this year’s seminar is “Witnesses to the Holocaust.” Using the latest academic scholarship and best instructional practices to make lessons about the Holocaust understandable and meaningful for students, the seminar is designed to build an instructor’s content base. - June 15, 2013 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Invests in Community Education as It Retires Debt
Plaza has Assisted 7,000 Families and Honored Loved Ones with Affordable Jewish Burial and Funeral Services. Plaza will be able to step up its efforts to serve as a valuable community resource on issues of mourning and burial now that it is retiring its debt. - June 13, 2013 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
Are Community Gardens Enough to Feed America?
How religious groups are making a huge impact on fighting hunger across the nation through an unexpected resource: small community gardens. - June 11, 2013 - Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
Survey Says: Conservative Pastors Don’t Always Preach What They Practice
While an overwhelming majority of theologically-conservative pastors believe that the Bible speaks directly to the morality of current issues challenging the nation, only a minority preach on these issues from the pulpit, according to a recent survey by the Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith. - June 10, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
New Research Says Increase Family Time to Lower Teen Substance Abuse
OneHope to release findings on Int’l Day Against Drug Use- June 26th - June 06, 2013 - OneHope
Master Healer and Spiritual Teacher Paramahansa Jagadish to Lead Sessions in Portland
Master of spiritual transformation and healing Paramahansa Jagadish, one of the most respected master healer in Los Angeles, travels to Portland to lead events June 26-29, 2013. - June 06, 2013 - Paramahansa Jagadish
"Don't Send Illegal Immigrants Back" Say Conservative Pastors
While the U.S. Congress and other public officials wrestle with policies concerning future options for illegal immigrants, a new survey of theologically-conservative Protestant pastors reveals that they are more likely than registered voters to offer illegal immigrants a chance to receive legal residency. - June 05, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
Religion Communicators Council Rethinks How to Communicate about Faith in the 21st Century
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council meets monthly to collaborate, meet other people of faith and learn from one another about communications techniques in this modern age. - June 04, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
Flower Muse Healing Now Offers Super Universal Healing Mini-Sessions
Flower Muse Healing will be offering mini-sessions of Super Universal Healing from now until June 1, 2013. All services will be performed remotely. “This is the perfect way for those who are interested in spiritual healing and energy healing to try one of the most effective styles of healing... - May 26, 2013 - Flower Muse Healing
Give Me Strength to Endure Anxiety of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. That’s 223.4 million people that are suffering. - May 24, 2013 - Gabriels Compassion
Religion Communicators Council Visits Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council recently paid a visit to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to receive a tour and learn about this faith community. - May 24, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
New Book on Kabbalah from Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh Explores Modern Physics Through the Lens of the Torah
In the new book “Lectures on Torah and Modern Physics (The Lectures in Kabbalah Series),” from world-renowned Kabbalist and author of more than 100 books, Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh, we have an answer to our quandary. Perhaps a collection of thoughts merits being called a book, when they inspire a line of books after it? - May 22, 2013 - Community of Readers
Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center (TECC) Names Mrs. Corby Pine as Director
Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center (TECC), a ministry of Trinity Episcopal Church that offers quality preschool and child care for two-year-old, three-year-old, and pre-kindergarten children, has named Mrs. Corby Pine as its new director. Mrs. Pine will be responsible for TECC’s... - May 17, 2013 - Trinity Episcopal Church
First-Ever Titusville Heritage Festival Slated for June 1
More than 25 local farms, artisans and organizations will come together at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville to celebrate the customs and culture of Titusville at the first-ever Titusville Heritage Festival on June 1. - May 16, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
The Incomparable Vickie Winans Benefit Concert for Cape Town, South Africa
Katheryn Jones Ministries in partnership with Rev. Jim Holley, Ph.D. of the Historic Little Rock Baptist Church and Empower the Nation of Cape Town, South Africa presents the Vickie Winans Benefit Concert along with the Singletons Family on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Little... - May 16, 2013 - Katheryn Jones Ministries
Night of Promise Debuts New School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Quakerdale, a statewide family services organization in Iowa debuts Promise Academy Pleasant Hill, a new school for students grades 6-12 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The public is encouraged to check out the school at A Night of Promise! - May 15, 2013 - Quakerdale
Free eBooks on Buddhism for Buddha’s Birthday (May 17th)
In celebration of Buddhas birthday or Vesak, the Buddhist Text Translation Society (BTTS) of California is giving away free ebooks on their newly launched website www.drba.org/btts. (In East Asian countries Buddha's Birth is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th month in the Chinese lunar calendar. - May 14, 2013 - Buddhist Text Translation Society
20,000 Celebrate Life and Miracles of Prophet Muhammad
The beautiful Masjid Tuanku Mizan in Putrajaya, Malaysia hosted over 20,000 people to celebrate the life of the Prophet Muhammad in commemoration of the Maulid celebration. For the organizers, Al-Wariseen Trust, this is the largest privately funded spiritual gathering with invited guests and visitors from several countries in South East Asia as well as Australia and the USA, of which includes former PM Tun Abdullah Badawi. - May 10, 2013 - Al-Wariseen Trust
May 15: Int’l Day of Families—Global Research Reveals Families Hold Most Sway with Teens
Family experience directly correlates to substance use, sexual experience, academic drive - May 03, 2013 - OneHope
Worship Seminar with Jimmie Black Quality Inn Convention Center - Harrison, AR
El Shaddai Ministries presents "Worship Seminar" with Jimmie Black on May 17-18 at Quality Inn Convention Ctr. www.ElShaddaiMinistries.net for details. - May 01, 2013 - El Shaddai Ministries
Religion Communicators Council Continues Outreach to Faith Communities
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council meets monthly to learn and grow from one another. For several years, it has been looking to include even more people of faith. - April 30, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
Delaware County to Celebrate the National Day of Prayer
On May 2, 2013 the National Day of Prayer will be celebrated across Delaware County and throughout the nation. Rose Tree Park will host the special event under the big flag at 11:30 am. - April 26, 2013 - The National Day of Prayer
Benefit for Sick Infant
Dinner benefit for Chaia Thompson. She is 21 months old and has a rare disease. - April 26, 2013 - Christ United Methodist Church
Christian Singles Reverse Retreat Rolls Into New York
Christian singles from around the globe will gather in New York City for two exceptional days of fun, excitement, entertainment, and friendship. - April 25, 2013 - Christian Singles Reverse Retreat
Hawai'i Sacred Choir—to be "Guest Choir" at Ely Cathedral, UK Presents Spring Concert in Honolulu April 27-28, 2013
Local Honolulu choir to present spring concerts this weekend at two cathedrals in Honolulu in preparation for their England tour in 2014. - April 24, 2013 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
The Harvest Center Proud to Announce Colin Pinkney as New Executive Director
The Harvest Center of Charlotte is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced non-profit manager and North Carolina native Colin Pinkney as its new Executive Director. - April 23, 2013 - The Harvest Center
Word of God Christian Academy Basketball Player Signs with Middle Tennessee
Word of God Christian Academy is proud to announce that Tyrek Coger, men’s basketball senior, has officially signed his National Letter of Intent with Middle Tennessee State University. In his final year at Word of God, Tyrek was named All-Conference, All-State and Most Out Standing Player of the OT Holiday Invitational Tournament, while averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds per game during the 2012 – 2013 season. - April 21, 2013 - Word of God Christian Academy
Religion Communicators Council Announces Convention in Nashville, Tennessee
The Religion Communicators Council will hold its annual convention in 2014 in Nashville, TN. - April 20, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
Damien Wynne comes to NYC to Share His Light Grids Healing Meditations April 26-29
Damien Wynne, Teacher & Healer is offering life changing Group Clearing Meditation Sessions and a 2 day Light Grids Intensive in NYC April 26-29. Damien tours many countries in Europe and the world to sold out groups. - April 19, 2013 - Sacred Gatherings And Events
Co-Founder of CrossReads Releases New Training for Authors
CrossReads Co-founder, Shelley Hitz released a new training package for authors this month. “Book Launch Success” covers not only book launch basics, but is also a step-by-step guide to successful book launches. The product was released from self-publishing-coach.com – another of the websites that Hitz has founded. - April 18, 2013 - Crossreads
Chabad Beaches to Honor Holocaust Survivor at 10th Annual Dinner
Chabad at the Beaches Presents 10th Annual Gala Dinner, honoring a Holocaust survivor as well as several community leaders. - April 13, 2013 - Chabad @ the Beches