Group of churches claims public health measures unfairly target religious gatherings. As Art Lucier tells it, he faced a dilemma last November when B.C.’s provincial health officer suspended in-person religious services to try to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The Kelowna pastor asked God to give him a dream. Lucier says God responded. “I had a …
A Toronto church is challenging Ontario’s lockdown restrictions, arguing that the law which limits religious gatherings to just 10 people is unconstitutional. On Dec. 8, an application was filed by the Toronto International Celebration Church (TICC) in the Superior Court of Justice seeking to declare the provincial COVID-19 response framework infringes upon its rights. An …
COVID-19 Guidance for Places of WorshipReligious services, rites, ceremonies and related celebrations must comply with the Reopening Ontario Act Opens in new window. During this time, it is recommended that faith leaders limit in-person services to keep everyone safe. Host Virtual Services to allow everyone to participate.Limit Gathering for physical distancing & better ventilation.Monitor Proximity …
A Pakistani court has sparked outrage by ruling a 14-year-old Christian girl was legally married to a Muslim man who allegedly abducted her at gunpoint. In a case that has renewed focus on the persecution of Pakistan’s Christian minority, the Lahore High Court ruled on Tuesday that Maira Shahbaz had willingly converted to Islam and …
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Three Principles to Balance in Serving Caesar and Christ Pastor John MacArthur led his congregation in worship inside Grace Community Church’s 3,500-seat sanctuary in Sun Valley, California, last Sunday. They met in violation of state restrictions stating, “Places of worship must therefore discontinue indoor singing and chanting activities and limit indoor attendance to 25 percent …
Pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries in the Oregun area of Lagos State, Reverend Chris Okotie, says online church service, which has become the order of the day due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is unscriptural. He argued that Christians must physically gather together to be able to truly worship God. Okotie, in …
Comforting those who mourn, restoring broken relations We are all in this together” is a phrase we’ve heard a lot recently, reminding us to make personal sacrifices in the fight against Covid-19. It’s practical – assisting to flatten the curve to help our health care system from being overwhelmed. It’s motivational – affirming we are …
THIS PRAYER IS MY HEART FOR MY FAMILY & NATION. I copied the prayer of brother David Wells into my prayer journal. Please take a couple minutes to read this prayer. (Full prayer below) Gracious, Mighty God, we choose to be a movement. As your people we hunger and thirst for more. There is so …
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how Italian Christians pray and live their faith, amid a nation reeling from more than 10,000 deaths—the highest tally in the world—among 92,400 confirmed cases, second only to the United States [as of March 28]. During lockdown, we can no longer gather on Sundays or in home groups. Social gatherings, travel, …
The well-known holiday of Purim celebrates the victory of the Jews in Persia over their murderous enemies, as told in the book of Esther. It is a festive day of parties, songs, treats, and feasting. The day leading up to Purim is a bit different, however. Observant Jews across the world observe it as a …
