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An Unpleasant Tax Surprise for Churches with Employee Parking
Churches and other historically tax-exempt organizations will now have to file federal and likely state income tax returns according to a recently unearthed provision in the newly instituted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that applies the federal income tax to parking benefits.
Churches Urged to Address Challenges on World Environment Day
In marking World Environment Day on Saturday, the National Council of Churches in India urged churches, related-organizations and agencies to celebrate and respond to environmental concerns that are due to human activities.
From Break-Ins to Robbery at Gunpoint, Churches Experience Increase In Crime
In what could be a reflection of the current economic climate and the desperation it is causing, several churches have been robbed in the past few months, also indicating a rise in crime against the church community in the United States.
Pastors Arrested for Protesting NYC's Ban on Churches Renting Schools
Despite some legal setbacks, pastors and church supporters in New York City aren't giving up the fight on what they say is their right to hold worship services in public schools on weekends, even if that means getting arrested.
Conn. governor skewered for suggesting black churches should lead support for COVID-19 vaccine
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is coming under fire from religious and political leaders in his state for suggesting that black churches should lead support for a coronavirus vaccine. His suggestion comes at a time when a majority of U.S. voters continue to express reticence about being first in line to get it.
New Homeland Security guide aims to help churches protect themselves
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released a guide to help churches enhance security for their sanctuaries as attacks on houses of worship appear to be on the rise.
Historically black churches hit by arson attack get $2.6 million in donations to rebuild
Three historically African-American churches that were heavily damaged earlier this year by a serial arsonist have received $2.6 million in donations to rebuild, passing the original fundraising goal by about $800,000.
4 key attitudes of leaders whose churches will thrive in the future
During this trying season, I have been devouring news and studies of churches and other organizations that are poised to move positively in the future.
Grant Aims to Expand Pro-Gay Churches
A $1.2 million grant has been awarded to expand the efforts of gay and lesbian groups in increasing the number of churches that fully welcome and affirm homosexuals. A pro-family advocate says the campaign violates Scripture and is part of a strategy to convince Christians that homosexual behavior is not sinful.
Bible Survives Muslim Mob Attack on Churches
Neal and Danette Childs knew they were in danger. From their compound in Niger's capital city they could see three churches burning. The smoke was filling their home.
Evangelical pastors respond to Trump’s call for churches to reopen
Evangelical pastors and leaders expressed their gratitude for President Trump Friday after he urged the Center for Disease Control to release guidelines for reopening houses of worship.
More Black Churches In NJ Embrace Gay Congregants
A growing number of black congregations are accepting and welcoming gays through church doors.
List of 'Gay-Friendly' Churches Endorsed by Public University Staff
When a department chair at the University of North Carolina Wilmington suggested that the school's staff could send a list of “gay-friendly” churches to the school's students, she ignited a heated debate on the separation of church and state.
Myanmar Rebels Detain Over 90 Christian Leaders, Shut Down Over 50 Churches
Dozens of Christian churches have been shut down in Eastern Myanmar in recent weeks while as many 92 Christian leaders have been detained by a rebel faction, according to the Lahu Baptist Convention.
