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LifeSong United Methodist Church to host 17th Annual Community Day

Each January, LifeSong United Methodist Church opens its doors with a simple purpose: to serve the community by meeting practical needs while offering prayer, encouragement and the love of Christ. LifeSong United Methodist Church will host its 17th Annual …

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Benton, KY (42025) Today Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 31F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.. Tonight Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 31F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. …

First United Methodist Church makes progress in rebuilding

Benton, KY (42025) Today A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. High 43F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Cloudy. Low 32F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: January 2, 2026 @ 9:45 am

Franklin Farmers Market says goodbye to Factory, looks forward to a new start at Franklin First United Methodist Church

It was a bittersweet Saturday for the vendors of the Franklin Farmers Market. After almost 24 years, the farmers market held its last market at the location they have been in since the beginning in 2002. The market will move to its new location at Franklin …

Public invited to AARP Fraud Watch presentation at United Methodist Church, in Union

The Peoples United Methodist Church of Union, in conjunction with AARP, invites the public to a presentation by AARP's Fraud Watch Network January 10. AARP created the Fraud Watch Network to empower consumers to spot and avoid scams, and to provide …

Wesley United Methodist Church Christmas Eve worship

Hoschton United Methodist Church offering a free GriefShare seminar series

A free GriefShare seminar will start Thursday, Jan. 22, at Hoschton United Methodist Church located at 12 Mulberry St. The event will be held in fellowship hall from 10 a.m. to noon. “This offers practical, actionable strategies for coping with the loss of …

Top 10 Local Stories of 2025

The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley Nine-year-old Harman School student Talitha Bucher speaks before the Randolph County Board of Education during a school closure public hearing at the Elkins High School theatre. No. 1 Harman School to Close; Pickens …

Lebanon's Centenary United Methodist Church cel…

The oldest church in Lebanon celebrated 190 years in 2025. Established on Dec. 19, 1835, the Centenary United Methodist Church has moved a few times across Lebanon but currently offers worship services at 910 Fordice Road. × Javascript is required for you …

Delivery of beds to kids rests in volunteers’ hands

WARREN — With this the busiest time of year for delivering beds to area children, Sleep in Heavenly Peace conducted a recent bed delivery day for the holiday season with volunteers from churches, community organizations and schools helping with the …

How a church in Saxapahaw is repairing 6 months after flood

SAXAPAHAW, N.C. — Nearly six months after Tropical Storm Chantal sent floodwaters rushing through Saxapahaw, one local church is still rebuilding but says its faith never wavered. Saxapahaw United Methodist Church suffered extensive damage in July when …

Carolyn Ross Briggs

LEXINGTON — Carolyn Elizabeth Ross Briggs, 87, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, while a resident of The Pines at Davidson. Born March 2, 1938, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, to Willie M. Ross, Sr. and Elizabeth Shuler Ross, Carolyn was …

Religion News: January 2026

Church Tree Provides Warmth and Comfort for the Homeless St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Ivy has put up a tree designed to remind its rural parishioners that homeless people spend a lot of time out in the cold when released from The Haven and …

Aroostook County church celebrates return of stolen 1870 bell

Members of the Hodgdon United Methodist Church held a Christmas Eve prayer vigil for the return of their beloved 1870 bell before their holiday prayer service, seen here. At that vigil, members chose to forgive the person who allegedly stole the steeple …

Cotillion Club presents 2025 debutantes

Twelve debutantes, dressed elegantly in traditional gowns and holding bouquets of red roses arranged by Jill Hoover of H&N Landscaping, were formally introduced to society on December 29, 2025, at Texarkana Country Club. John Crisp, master of …

Sondra Mooney Nobles, 85

SOUTHPORT — Sondra Mooney Nobles passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Southport, North Carolina, on December 23, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on July 13, 1940, in Whiteville, North Carolina. Sondra is survived by her two sons and their …

Fiesta Bowl Parade to cause street closures in central Phoenix

PHOENIX — If you plan on driving in the central Phoenix area this weekend, watch out for street restrictions related to the Fiesta Bowl Parade. According to the Fiesta Bowl, the parade begins at 10:05 a.m. after a flyover and Medieval Times opening act. It …

Charles Milton Helms

Charles Milton Helms Iowa City Dr. Charles Milton Helms, a retired professor of Medicine at The University of Iowa, died December 26, 2025, in Iowa City at 83 years of age. He was a physician and nationally recognized infectious diseases specialist and …

Tucson choirs plan concert to honor singer killed in Goodwill shooting

Choirs across Tucson are coming together to honor Juan Cristobal Flores, a beloved local singer who was tragically killed in a shooting at a Goodwill donation center on December 26. The community tribute will celebrate his life through the music he loved. …

FOCUS Announces SEEK 2027 to Take Place in San Antonio, Texas and Columbus, Ohio

FOCUS' annual SEEK Conference will take place in San Antonio, Texas and Columbus, Ohio next year - January 2027 DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOCUS announced tonight at SEEK 2026 that SEEK 2027, its …

The Hayden Foundation Highlights a Year of Community Investment Across Rhode Island

Nearly $1 million awarded in 2025 to support education, workforce development, and animal welfare initiatives statewide CRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now that 2025 has come to a close, the Hayden Foundation …

Hernando County Practitioner Bridges Ancient Healing and Modern Tech for Animal Wellness Revolution

Former equestrian instructor's personal healing experience sparks holistic veterinary care practice blending Reiki energy work with FDA-cleared laser therapy SPRING HILL, FL, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Wynne …

From Darkness To Light: Kelly Riggs Releases A Faith-Centered Guide To Suicide Prevention And Hope

Blending compassionate mental health guidance with spiritual encouragement, the new book offers practical tools for saving lives and restoring connection. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and faith …

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Special Blessing and Message of Hope to SEEK 2026 Participants

COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last night, Pope Leo XIV delivered a special recorded message and blessing for SEEK 2026, the national Catholic conference hosted by FOCUS. The Holy Father offered words of …

Levi Sap Nei Thang released the Music Album 'Childhood Memories'

Levi Sap Nei Thang's new album, 'Childhood Memories', was released on New Year’s Day of 2026 and the album serves as an homage to her parent. TN, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Levi Sap Nei Thang released the …

Deeply Transformative Mirror for the Mind Book NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon

New Year's Resolutions on Steroids - THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!! Get your copy of the Mirror now before they sell out! PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Mirror for the Mind—A Tribute to the …

New Harbor Press Announces the Release of The Discoverers by Cynthia Cochran Kinard

Experience a gripping tale of family resilience and unwavering faith as the McAlister family fights to protect their mountain sanctuary against all odds. RAPID CITY, SD, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Harbor Press is …

From Ink to Video: LORii Launches The First Major Leap in Recommendations Since the Typewriter

In a crowded applicant pool, VidR cuts through the noise with authentic voices, facial cues, and nuances that written praise alone can’t convey. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For centuries, the letter of …

Distinguished Academic Dr. Robin R. Davis Releases Debut Poetry Book, Press’n Towards The Mark - Path To Personal Power

Dr. Robin R. Davis debuts an inspiring poetry collection that invites readers to press forward in faith, purpose, and personal power. MIDLOTHIAN, VA, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Walk By Faith Publishing is proud to …

Ken Daughty Jr. Releases New Book | Your Pain Has Purpose

Ken Daughty Jr. releases his eighth book examining the role of trials. He challenges readers to see pain as a divine assignment, and use it to discover purpose. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if the pain and …

True Charity Announces 2026 Annual Summit to Equip Churches and Nonprofits for Effective Poverty Alleviation

April 2026 conference features national leaders examining why many poverty solutions fail—and what works instead. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Charity, a national nonprofit dedicated to …

U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Nursing Homes Names St. Joseph Village Among Best in Illinois for Short-Term Rehab

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- St. Joseph Village, A Franciscan Ministries’ community, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 for Short-Term Rehabilitation in Illinois by U. …

Deeply Transformative Mirror for the Mind Book NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon

New Year's Resolutions on Steroids - THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!! Get your copy of the Mirror now before they sell out! SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Mirror for the Mind—A Tribute to the …

U.S. News 2026 Best Nursing Homes Names The Village at Victory Lakes Among Best for Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care

LINDENHURST, IL, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lindenhurst, Ill – December 31, 2025 – The Village at Victory Lakes, A Franciscan Ministries’ community, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a Best Nursing …

Legal systems in Arab League countries failing rape survivors, Equality Now analysis finds

Discriminatory laws and poor enforcement foster victim-blaming and harmful stereotypes, enabling impunity for perpetrators in League of Arab States countries. CAIRO, EGYPT, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal analysis by Equality Now reveals …

*SAVE THE DATE* Policy and Media Leaders Convene for Monthly Breakfast Briefing on Faith, Culture, and Public Affairs

*SAVE THE DATE* Policy and Media Leaders Convene for Monthly Breakfast Briefing on Faith, Culture, and Public Affairs WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington Policy Institute, Great American …

HealthSteps(tm) App Unveils New Statistics, Profile Insights, and Global Matching to Power Meaningful Connections

ApsTron has announced update to its HealthSteps(tm) App, with deeper reach, visibility, and interactions—while continuing to prioritize meaningful connections WOBURN, MA, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ApsTron Science has …

U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Nursing Homes Names University Place Among Best in Indiana for Short-Term Rehab

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- West Lafayette, Ind. – December 30, 2025 – University Place, A Franciscan Ministries’ community, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home …

Retired Navy Captain Manny Sousa Shares His 'Yellow Brick Road' Spiritual Journey in Memoir Passing Through: Part One

Book Title:Passing Through: Exploring the Envelope, Part One THE VILLAGES, FL, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At 87, retired U.S. Navy Captain Manny Sousa invites readers to follow his remarkable “Yellow Brick Road” …