Across the Nation: A benefit dinner, a historic Christian school 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…
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Connecticut church celebrates its 150th anniversary
TRUMBULL, Conn. — In 2016, Ted Abercrombie called the Trumbull Church of Christ — where his great-grandfather served as one of the original elders —…
Christian Chronicle mourns, celebrates life of Joy McMillon
OKLAHOMA CITY — “I’m so blessed, and I’m ready to go home.” Those were the final words that Joy McMillon said to Scott Young, worship…
Agape Conference encourages unity
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — When Phallen Reed looked around the auditorium at the 2022 Agape Conference, she saw people who didn’t look like her —…
After over a century, Lipscomb’s Austin Center to close
A 105-year-old institution born in the shadow of the University of Texas at Austin will end its century of theological education there in May 2023.…
Growth marks senior living CEO’s nearly half-century tenure
DELAWARE, Ohio — In 1974, Larry Harris was working as a salesman and training to become a manager for Glick Furniture Co., then the largest…
Still the one: Alabama preacher marks 65 years with the same congregation
ROANOKE, Ala. — In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent federal troops to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Ark. The Soviet Union stunned…
World War II veteran leaves $29 million endowment to Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University in Texas, which is associated with Churches of Christ, has received its largest single academic gift ever from the estate of Bill…
After two decades, Texas Christian camp finds its forever home
After almost 20 years of bouncing from campground to campground, a Texas ministry has found a permanent home, though it’s a bit of a fixer-upper.…
Mid-Atlantic leaders meet to craft ideas for growth
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Nearly 200 leaders and members of Churches of Christ gathered at the University of Maryland College Park to exchange ideas about…
