‘Beautiful are the faces’
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Snow-capped mountains rise behind the Anchorage Church of Christ as the sun sets after 9 p.m. on a chilly April night. The…
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Abilene Christian University to raise $250 million for widespread improvements
Abilene Christian University has announced a $250 million Higher Ground fundraising campaign to improve its programs and facilities over the next three years. Through the…
Christians in U.S. check off ‘bucket lists’ for Ukraine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A project by Churches of Christ to send buckets of supplies to the people of Ukraine got Kelly Clarkson’s attention — thanks…
Storms rip roof from Alabama church building
A strong storm last week caused extensive damage to the Cornerstone Church of Christ building in Florence, Ala. There were no injuries, but the church…
Across the Nation: Youth suicide prevention, an outdoor scavenger hunt 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…
A time to praise the stellar work of my colleagues
BETHESDA, Md. — The sun hasn’t risen yet as I type this. It’s still early at the Washington, D.C.-area hotel where I’m staying. I’m attending…
Candice McQueen inaugurated at Lipscomb University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A solitary bell tolled 13 times, once for each decade of Lipscomb University’s history, as black-and-white photos of its past presidents appeared…
Church closing trend began before COVID-19
MANCHESTER, Tenn. — When the Ragsdale Church of Christ closed its doors on March 6, it joined hundreds of other congregations nationwide that have ceased…
A final song, a familiar end
#12 — Amazing Grace “When we’ve been there 10,000 years, bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when…
Special project: Where have all the churches gone?
Introduction • Where have all the churches gone?: Christian Chronicle undertakes a project to uncover what happens when church buildings close. Published March 1, 2022.…
