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- 1Grand Blanc Mormon church begins rebuilding one year after deadly attackโผOne year after deadly attack, Grand Blanc Mormon church begins rebuilding
One year after a deadly attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the congregation has begun rebuilding. The milestone marks a moment of recovery for the local faith community, which has spent the past year mourning victims while weighing how to move forward from the violence that struck their place of worship.
- 2Presbyterian Co-Moderators Launch Online Series on Politics and FaithโผPC(USA) Co-Moderators offer church-wide online series on politics and public witness
The Co-Moderators of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are hosting a church-wide online series exploring politics and public witness. The series aims to help members think through how their faith informs civic engagement and public life. It comes as many denominations grapple with how to address divisive political issues among congregations across the country.
- 3Church out $100k as contractor faces identity theft investigationโผChurch says they paid contractor $100k for project now under identity theft investigation
A church says it paid a contractor $100,000 for a building project, but the job is now at the center of an identity theft investigation. The congregation is reportedly out the money, and questions remain about how the alleged fraud went undetected and whether the funds can be recovered.
- 4Harrisburg Presbyterian Church Marks 100 Years Since Gothic RevampโCentury of Sanctuary: This Harrisburg Presbyterian church got a Gothic revamp 100 years back. Today, the architecture still inspires.
A Presbyterian church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is marking a century since its Gothic-style renovation. Local outlet TheBurg reports that the church's architecture, remodeled 100 years ago, continues to inspire congregants and visitors today. The piece reflects on the building's history and its lasting place in the city's religious and architectural landscape.
- 5Digital Tools Are Reshaping Church MinistryโผChurch Technology: How Digital Tools Are Shaping Ministry
Christian Standard has published a feature examining how digital technology is transforming ministry practices. The piece looks at how churches are adopting online services, digital outreach and new communication tools to reach congregations, reflecting a broader conversation about technology's role in religious life.
- 6South Jersey congregations still fighting to leave Methodist ChurchโSouth Jersey congregations still fighting to exit Methodist Church
Several South Jersey congregations remain locked in ongoing efforts to split from the United Methodist Church, according to the Courier-Post. The disputes center on the terms and process for churches seeking to disaffiliate, a issue that has divided Methodist congregations nationwide in recent years. Local church members and regional church leadership continue to negotiate over property and departure conditions, with no resolution reached yet.
- 7Michigan LDS church breaks ground on rebuilding a year after attackโLDS church in MI breaks ground year after attack: 'Beauty from ashes'
A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregation in Michigan has held a groundbreaking ceremony roughly a year after its meetinghouse was attacked. Church members and local leaders are framing the rebuilding effort with the phrase 'beauty from ashes,' presenting construction as a symbol of resilience and recovery for the community a year on from the violence.
- 8LDS church in Michigan breaks ground a year after attackโLDS church in MI breaks ground 1 year after attack: 'beauty from ashes'
A congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan has held a groundbreaking ceremony one year after its meetinghouse was attacked. Members and church leaders described the rebuilding effort with the phrase 'beauty from ashes,' framing the new construction as a symbol of resilience and recovery for the local faith community.
- 9Grand Blanc breaks ground on new Latter-day Saints church after deadly attackโGroundbreaking held for new Latter-day Saints church in Grand Blanc after deadly attack
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new meetinghouse in Grand Blanc, Michigan, following a deadly attack on its congregation there. The rebuilding effort is being read as a signal of resilience by the local Mormon community as it recovers from the tragedy.
- 10Kelseyville Presbyterian Church schedules fall rummage sale for early OctoberโผKelseyville Presbyterian Church plans fall rummage sale Oct. 2 and 3
Kelseyville Presbyterian Church in Lake County, California, is holding its fall rummage sale on October 2 and 3. The annual event draws local bargain hunters and raises funds for the congregation's community activities. Residents in the area are being alerted to the dates as the church prepares donated goods for sale.
- 11New LDS church to rise on site of Grand Blanc attackโNew LDS church being built on site of deadly attack in Grand Blanc
A new Latter-day Saints church is being built in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on the site of a deadly attack that struck the congregation. The reconstruction signals the community's resolve to rebuild after the violence. Details about a timeline for construction and memorial plans have not been announced, and residents are watching closely as the project moves forward.
- 12Bishop says Grand Blanc church congregation 'stronger' after attackโBishop of church attacked in Grand Blanc says they're 'stronger' now
The bishop of a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, that came under attack says the congregation is 'stronger' now in the aftermath. The remarks, reported by the Detroit Free Press, offer a message of resilience from the faith community affected by the assault, which has drawn attention in regional and national coverage of violence against places of worship.
- 13Grand Blanc Latter-day Saints mark one year since church shootingโผGrand Blanc Latter-day Saints mark 1 year since church shooting, grappling with trauma and healing
Members of the Latter-day Saints congregation in Grand Blanc, Michigan are marking one year since a shooting at their church. The anniversary has prompted reflection on the trauma survivors and families continue to carry, as well as ongoing efforts at healing and recovery within the community a year after the attack.