We need to take seriously that prayer is the central work of the church, work that releases us for long and patient abiding in our rural communities and holds us in the presence of God.

In a neighborhood long plagued by gun violence and poverty, one East Oakland church is using prayer as a form of outreach and ...

As of midafternoon Saturday, a GoFundMe page that was posted by co-workers and friends ... living expenses, the church said. "They are incredibly thankful for the prayers and support that the ...

People who drove up received prayer ... service, church leaders will honor first responders, law enforcement officers, firefighters, nurses, doctors, teachers, and other essential workers for ...

The bishops also approved the prayers as the basis for stand-alone services for gay couples. LONDON (RNS) — The Church of England ... who wanted to abandon the work on same-sex blessings altogether.

Church members stand together in their hope for peace in Ukraine, she contends. In early March, she led a prayer — in both Russian and in Ukrainian — in front of the church in support of Ukraine.

Pastor Wilson said the church is asking for the community’s prayers as they work to move forward. “Right now, we are just asking for the community to pray for us. Of course, we are early in ...

but Garth's request is for one to be passed that instructs business to allow their Muslim employees to leave work for Friday Jum'ah prayers and return after the service. Council members on Monday ...