Church of God in Christ News Monitoring

Arkansas Advocate Commentary: Trust teens as leaders, don’t treat them as problems

Adults can spend a lot of time talking about the challenges our youth face. In Arkansas, we can cite the statistics: we have one of the highest teen birth rates in the country. High rates of sexually transmitted infections. Rising concerns about anxiety, …

Charlottesville church gets results after weeks of trying to fix damaged utility pole

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A problem that sat outside a Charlottesville church for weeks has now been resolved—after repeated calls for help and growing concern about safety. Pastor Ralph Brown of Historic Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, located on …

Flint church holds press conference after Supreme Court ruling on voting rights

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) — The Genesee County Church of God in Christ hosted a press conference on Monday, May 4, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that leaders say negatively and disproportionately impacts voting rights for millions of minority …

Couple opening doors to tertiary education for St Thomas students 

For Kenroy and Melaine Moyston, access to higher education should never be limited by a student’s financial circumstances.  Guided by this belief, the husband-and-wife team has launched the Open Door University Scholarship, an initiative aimed at bridging …

A New Venue Will Open Inside a Five Points Church

Regas Christou has opened dozens of venues in Denver over the past forty years. But arguably his most famous is The Church, a nightclub encased within a desanctified house of worship at 1160 Lincoln Street. The space opened to the dance, music and party- …

Jadrian Tarver embraces music from classical to cultural folk to social justice

Prof sees music as soundtrack for justice movements Jadrian Tarver is music director at Manito United Methodist.   When he moved in 2021 from Michigan to Spokane, Jadrian Tarver joined Gonzaga University as a postdoctoral lecturer in applied voice. After …

Black leaders' journey to South Africa draws insights on U.S. Civil Rights era

Four leaders gain insights for their leadership Lisa Gardner, Michael Bethley, Anna Franklin and Kitara Johnson-Jones.   What difference does it make for four Black leaders from Spokane to step out of their busy lives and join a 16-day journey—from Feb. 16 …

Trust teens as leaders, don’t treat them as problems

Adults can spend a lot of time talking about the challenges our youth face. In Arkansas, we can cite the statistics: we have one of the highest teen birth rates in the country. High rates of sexually transmitted infections. Rising concerns about anxiety, …

Sumner Co. property transfers, Feb. 19-25, 2026

Bethpage Barclay and Janet Adams to Brent Ausbrooks, 435 Blackey Bandy Rd, Lot 1A, Bethpage, $95,000. Charles Lee to Peter and Evelyn Donati, 5900 Dewey Carr Rd., Bethpage, $850,000. John Longbrake, Kayla Longbrake, Jody Coleman to Courtney and Daniel …

Cedrick Nah’Shon Green

Mr. Cedrick Nah’Shon Green, 49 years of age, his home was in Gadsden County, at the time of his death he was residing in Byron, Georgia. Cedrick transitioned on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Byron, Georgia.  Viewing will be from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, May 08 …

Voting Rights Act gutted by Supreme Court, threatens minority voter representation

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling is drawing strong reaction from faith and community leaders in Flint who believe the decision could weaken key protections under the Voting Rights Act. The Genesee County Church of God in Christ …

Charlottesville church gets answers after weeks of concerns over damaged utility pole

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A Charlottesville church says it is finally getting answers after weeks of trying to fix a damaged utility pole sitting outside its building. The issue is located right outside the Historic Holy Temple Church of God in Christ …

Monday, May 4, 2026: 5 things you need to know

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good morning, Mid-Michigan! Today will be the warmest day of the week before another stretch of 50 degree weather. Get your First Alert Weather by clicking here. Here are five things you need to know for Monday. State police are …

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Black Churches Urge Congregants to Mobilize After Supreme Court Ruling

In the hours after the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congressional map and weakened protections given to minority voters under the Voting Rights Act, a bishop overseeing historically Black African Methodist Episcopal (AME) churches in Louisiana …

COGIC Mason Temple, site of last MLK speech, gets $1.2M for upgrades 

Updated April 13, 2026, 5:40 p.m. CT Mason Temple, the historic site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech and the headquarters of the Church of God in Christ, was awarded a $1.2 million federal grant, COGIC clergy and staff announced in an April 13 …

Book Review: ‘Cave Mountain,’ by Benjamin Hale

CAVE MOUNTAIN: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks, by Benjamin Hale Benjamin Hale’s “Cave Mountain” begins as many true-crime stories do: with a missing girl. In April 2001, 6-year-old Haley Zega got separated from her family in the Buffalo …

Moorhead's St. Luke church opens new addition to help members travel the church more easily

MOORHEAD, MS - Connection is everywhere at St. Luke Church of God in Christ. Not only is it the name of their youth program, it’s also the strategy behind a new addition to the building itself. Ezra Howard, pastor of the church, says that "it’s about …

'Let the Bishop Cook' – A Sermon That Divided Black America | WATCH

Bishop Patrick L. Wooden Sr – screenshot *A recent sermon from Bishop Patrick L. Wooden Sr. has ignited a firestorm across social media. The pastor of Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, NC, did not hold back as he delivered a strong-worded …

New Analysis Reveals the Best States for Homeschooling in America

New research ranks all 50 states by how accessible and well-supported home-based education is, highlighting where families benefit from freedom, resources & aid EAGLE RIVER, WI, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All About …

A Global Cry for Conscience: Mike Ike’s 'Nigerian Christians Under Siege' Confronts Humanitarian Crisis

New nonfiction work by Christian advocate Mike Ike delivers a 21-point action plan to confront systemic faith-based violence in Nigeria. NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful and uncompromising new nonfiction work, …

NBCI and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission (ACHDC) urge HHS to Unblock Global Vaccine Funding

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities representing 27.7 million members, along with the American Clinical Health …

New Poll Shows GOP Aligning Around Vance as Democrats Remain Splintered Without a Clear Leader

New Verasight poll finds nearly half of independents feel unrepresented heading into 2028 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national poll from Verasight, a nonpartisan survey research firm that collects …

New Biblical Guide Empowers Christians to Face the Future with Faith and Resilience

Laurenzo Benayah’s latest release offers a transformative framework for discipleship, merging deep scriptural insight with practical daily application. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era marked by rapid …

Episcopal Impact Fund Announces 2026 Housing Security Grantee Cohort

$400,000 Invested in Bay Area Organizations Advancing Housing Stability SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nine Bay Area nonprofits. One shared belief: stable housing is the foundation for lasting change. …

New Memoir Explores Holocaust Legacy and Identity During Jewish American Heritage Month

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Myron Horwitz, nationally respected journalist and former publisher of the Detroit Jewish News, has released his deeply personal memoir, Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s …

Himaya Makes Its Mark at the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026, Bringing Health to Heart of the Pilgrim Experience

Among thousands of voices shaping the future of the world's most sacred journey, Sanofi and Arabio introduced a health agenda that had never before. MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026, …

Pat Barrett Announces 20-City I’ve Got A Fire Tour This Fall

Tickets on sale now NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award winning songwriter and worship leader Pat Barrett is set to hit the road this Fall for the highly anticipated I’ve Got A Fire Tour, a 20-city U.S. run celebrating …

White House's Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation

As the Nation Marks Jewish American Heritage Month, Communities Are Urged to Embrace a Shared Day of Rest, Faith, and Family Connection MINEOLA, NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rabbi Anchelle Perl Calls on Long …

Addiction Therapist Karen E. Herrick PhD of the Center for Children of Alcoholics Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

FERNLEY, NV, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s not every day the American Psychological Association (APA) puts scientific weight behind the idea of life after death. For Dr. Karen Herrick, PhD, Director of the Center for …

Counselor and Mentor Kathy Harris Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

MILL VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kathy is the embodiment of what it means to be an empowered woman. She radiates heart, soul, compassion, and deep emotional intelligence. In a world that often feels disconnected, Kathy …

Now Accepting Nominations: Comanche Nation National Treasure

The Comanche Nation is currently accepting nominations for the National Treasure designation. This honor recognizes enrolled tribal members, age 50 and older, who have made significant lifetime contributions to the preservation and continuation of Comanche …

CBC No. 3 Candidate Withdraws from Election

Millionaire Homemaker and L.A. Style Spotlight Christian Women Leading a New Faith-Driven Movement

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two Pillar Brands Unite to Equip Women Entrepreneurs and Mothers to Deepen Their Relationship with Jesus Christ, Discover Their God-Given Calling, and Build a Revolution That Starts …

Oak Lawn UMC to Toll Bell 600 Times and Host Prayer Vigil for Justice

Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. | “Every Life is Sacred” DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Oak Lawn United Methodist Church will toll its bell 600 times beginning at 6:00 p.m., marking a solemn …

Housing Authority Meeting

Axios Security Group Announces 4-Day Executive Protection Certified Training Program in Fayetteville, NC

Axios Security Group launches Executive Protection Training Program in Fayetteville, NC, delivering 4-day, 40-hour hands-on security and protection training. FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Axios Security Group …

Real-Life Experiences Spark Moving Spiritual Novel: ‘Two Connected Souls’

Inspired by profound family moments, Bruce K. Royer’s republished book explores the unbreakable, eternal bounds of a father's love. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Triggered by profound personal milestones and …

Multi-Award-Winning Author and Advocate Nataly Restokian Honored with Two Prestigious BookFest Spring 2026 Awards

The BookFest recognizes and promotes excellence in literature and elevates authors and creatives who contribute outstanding work to the literary world. QUEBEC, QUEBEC, CANADA, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nataly Restokian, a multi-award-winning …