Church member known for notes of encouragement dies in Oklahoma floods
An Oklahoman known for sending hundreds of cards to encourage his church family and community died during record-breaking floods in the Sooner state. Larry Larimore,…
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Across the Nation: Texas merger, Georgia revival, Minnesota milestone and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
Virginia mass shooting hits close to home for church member
When Eugene Thompson learned of Friday’s mass shooting at a government building in Virginia Beach, Va., he immediately thought: That could have been my son.…
Editor’s weekly roundup: May 31, 2019
Got a tip for this column? Email Editor-in-Chief Bobby Ross Jr. at [email protected] From the editor Here we go! As you may have heard, today…
Launched during segregation, National Lectureship celebrates 75 years
ST. LOUIS — For 75 years, the National Lectureship of Churches of Christ has brought together Christians from across the U.S. for preaching, singing and…
Church of Christ serving as emergency shelter after major flooding in Oklahoma
The Crosstown Church of Christ in Tulsa, Okla., is serving as a Red Cross emergency shelter after major flooding in Oklahoma. Another Tulsa congregation —…
To Botham Jean’s parents, fatal shooting still feels ‘as if it just happened’
DALLAS — The nightmare never goes away. Almost nine months have passed since Amber Guyger, an off-duty Dallas police officer still in uniform, entered Botham…
Minister seriously injured in ATV accident
The future is unknown for a well-known preacher and evangelist in southern Mississippi. Don Blackwell and his wife, Sheri, were both injured earlier this month…
Across the Nation: Hawaii homeless, Montana church move and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
Pennsylvania church turns plastic pellets into a ministry of comfort
Members of the Zelienople Church of Christ in Harmony, Pa., are using their talents — and some leftover plastic beads — to help those with…
