New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pastor: You can -- and should -- celebrate Easter while social distancing
”We love each other, we love God. Our Easter message is to do that at home,” one Presbyterian pastor explained as part of an advisory to stay home this Easter Sunday.
Worshipers come as they are, stay in car at Manatee County drive-in church
At Happy Gospel Church in Manatee County, times haven't been so happy because social distancing caused members to miss out on weekly services.
Ministry focused on first responders celebrates one year
When 26-year Army veteran Dan Middlebrooks came to Sydney Baptist Church as an interim preacher, he had an idea: Give the church a new mission and make it into a house of worship specifically for first responders. He certainly prayed with and counseled enough of them over the years.
Bishop responds after priest says abortion worse than pedophilia, which 'doesn't kill anyone'
A Roman Catholic bishop in Rhode Island responded to the controversy created by a priest who said abortion is worse than pedophilia and later sought to clarify his comments.
Trump unveils 'new guidance' on protecting prayer in public schools
In a bid to solidify his evangelical base, President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to protect prayer in public schools and took new steps to give religious organizations easier access to federal programs.
Jewish leaders rally against anti-Semitism in Sarasota
Rochelle Marshall lives only two miles from where an anti-Semite wounded five people during Hanukkah in Upstate New York.
United Methodist Church leaders propose plan for amicable separation
United Methodist Church leaders from around the world are proposing a new conservative denomination that would split from the rest of the church in an attempt to resolve a yearslong dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy.
65,000 college students ring in New Year worshiping Jesus
(FOX NEWS) - It's not your typical college New Year's party — more than 65,000 young Christians gathering in an Atlanta stadium to kick off a new decade with worship, prayer and Bible teaching.
Notre Dame rector: Fragile cathedral might not be saved
The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile after this year's fire that it might not be entirely saved.
Elderly man in hospice care granted final wish of being baptized
"He wanted to show he believed more than anything else," Jenis James Grindstaff’s son said.
Man sells valuable possessions to help church
A Wauchula man is showing us all what it truly means to give by auctioning off his most prized possessions, including an antique sportscar and a boat. In total, $100,000 he raised is going to support his church.
‘Click to pray’: Vatican launches $110 wearable smart rosary
In an effort to get more young people to pray for world peace, the Vatican has launched a $110 wearable digital rosary, called the “Click To Pray eRosary.”