Religion news – May 11
Services and studies
Southern Baptist membership hits lowest point since 1970s
The Southern Baptist Convention reported today that membership fell for the 17th consecutive year, falling below 13 million for the first time since the 1970s.
Local Haitian missionaries asking for support at upcoming meeting
Amid the government-related chaos and anarchy reigning in Haiti, part-time Columbus resident Jessica Eugene finds significant slivers of hope.
Religion news – May 4
Services and studies
Cathy F. Young: Christian nationalism is a grave threat to America
By Cathy F. Young
Former addict says God delivered her from bondage to Christian ministry
Courtney Jo Irvin has superimposed Psalm 18:28-29 over a picture of herself on social media. The verse reads: “The Lord my God lights up my darkness. In his strength I can crush an army. With my God, I can scale any wall.”
Religion news – April 27
Services and studies
Hoosier author lets world realize you can go home again
TERRE HAUTE — The Dairy Queen on east Wabash Avenue was a must-stop on April 18 for Dana Trent.
Terry Mattingly: Ukrainian Orthodox Church slams ‘Russian World’ theology
Observers of Eastern Orthodox Christianity were not surprised when the recent World Russian People’s Council bluntly rejected “abortion propaganda,” efforts to promote LGBTQ+ rights and this age of “sexual licentiousness and debauchery.”
Joining hands: Interfaith Day of Prayer will include nine faith entities
Nine faith entities will participate in a first-ever Interfaith Day of Prayer for the nation and world at 6 p.m. Thursday at Southside Elementary School Auditorium, 1320 W. County Road 200S in Columbus. That day marks Christians’ National Day of Prayer.
