January 5, 2021

Friends: 2020 is over! As we begin a new year filled with uncertainty, angst and hope I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU for all you’ve done to support The Christian Chronicle in these troublesome times.

Thanks to you, we ended the year strong and are poised — no matter what 2021 brings — to keep providing real news that honors God.

We’re thrilled that in 2020 a record number of you donated through our website (christianchronicle.org/donate) and many of you contributed through our new Cash App account ($christianchronicle).

I’m deeply humbled by your dedication to this ministry. Prayers and blessings as we move forward together. – Erik Tryggestad, president and CEO

Our Top Stories

Faith and COVID-19

When looking back at the Top Stories of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was by far our most read content.

We have made it easier to find the most popular coronavirus stories by compiling them in one place. Click the picture above to find links to all of the stories.

National

Tennessee tornado stories

When tornadoes cut an 80-mile swath of death and destruction across Middle Tennessee on March 3, the story was big news for readers of The Christian Chronicle.

Our editor-in-chief traveled to Tennessee to report on the aftermath. Little did we know then that it would be the last reporting trip of 2020, as the pandemic shutdowns started just days after he returned.

Perspective

How Churches of Christ responded when the 1918 ‘Spanish flu’ killed millions

While closely related to the overall pandemic coverage, this story, which focused on the 1918 pandemic, was also one that drew readers throughout the year.

The story looks back on how the pandemic, more than 100 years ago, led many congregations to cancel services, and some Christians focused on feeding and nursing the poor.

National

Protests and prayers

Christians respond to George Floyd’s death with outrage, rallies and calls for justice.

Following the death of George Floyd, the Chronicle staff had many conversations regarding race and Churches of Christ. You can find more of those conversations on our YouTube page, as well.

Voices Only

Voices only: ‘Ten Thousand Angels’ and a 6-year-old

Our Voices only featured videos are always a hit. In 2020, this video of a 6-year-old leading one of his favorite songs was our most viewed Voices only of the year.

Scroll down to find a link to our first featured video of 2021.

News

Please take our survey: Christians and COVID-19 vaccines

The Christian Chronicle is seeking input on this topic from members of Churches of Christ.

Dialogue

ACU alums help build Guatemalan hospital

This is a Dialogue feature from the January 2021 issue of The Christian Chronicle.

Drs. John and Shea Epperly focus on improving health care in rural communities.

National

Feeding the 350

This, too, is a recent story from the January 2021 issue of The Christian Chronicle.

When school cafeterias close, Texas Christians rework their ministry plan to ensure children have food.

Voices Only

Voices only: All Creatures of Our God and King

Here is the first Voices only of 2021!

Keep sharing your submissions with us this year as we look to continue featuring great, a cappella videos each week.

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