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Quebec gov't lowers indoor worship limit from 250 people to 50
Quebec announced that it is lowering the indoor worship limit in the Canadian province from 250 people to 50, with some areas having it lowered to 25 people.
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Half of Catholics want to attend mass more often than they did before pandemic: poll
A new poll conducted by the Catholic Eternal Word Television Network and RealClear Opinion Research has found that more than half of Catholics would like to attend mass more frequently than they have in the past once the coronavirus pandemic is over.
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San Francisco Catholics march in protest of coronavirus restrictions: 'God has to be respected'
Six months into the coronavirus pandemic that prompted widespread economic shutdowns and disruptions to everyday life, Catholics in San Francisco marched in protest, decrying the worship restrictions that have prevented them from holding in-person masses as usual.
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Fewer US adults now willing to take COVID-19 vaccine amid concerns over safety: poll
The percentage of U.S. adults who say they would definitely or probably get a COVID-19 vaccine has significantly declined over the last few months amid concerns about the vaccine's safety, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
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David Platt calls for prayers as pastors struggle more than ever during pandemic
Megachurch pastor and popular author David Platt will hold a special night of prayer for pastors this week as some church leaders he’s spoken with during the COVID-19 pandemic have told him they are struggling more than ever.
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Calif. pastor moves worship outdoors after county fines church $112K for indoor services
The pastor of a 3,000-seat California church said he will stop fighting Santa Clara County and hold services in the church parking lot as per local COVID-19 guidelines after fines rose to over $112,000. The county said it will not forgive the fines.
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People deficient in vitamin D 54% more likely to get COVID-19: study
People with a vitamin D deficiency are 54% more likely to test positive for the new coronavirus. Members of predominantly black and Hispanic communities have been found to be most at risk, according to a new study.
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This Isn’t a 'lost year'
The God who created you intended the right now of every single human life.
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Nearly 1,000 people baptized in California’s latest ‘spiritual revival’
A record number of baptisms took place at a beach in Orange County over the weekend, as believers professed their faith in Jesus Christ at Southern California’s latest “spiritual revival.”
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Can the coronavirus inspire another Clapham Movement?
What would happen if a new Clapham-style movement weren’t limited to an influential area near London, but a worldwide movement of faith-driven entrepreneurs — all tackling the unique problems and injustices that they’ve been called to?
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Hobby Lobby will raise minimum wage to $17 per hour for full-time employees
The Christian-owned arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby will raise its minimum wage for all full-time employees to $17 an hour beginning on Oct. 1.
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4 reasons your church is losing volunteers after COVID-19
One of the most common challenges we are hearing from church leaders is the unexpected loss of volunteers.
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Open letter to Gov. Newsom: Let's work together with churches for common good
I believe it is possible for the California State Government and communities of faith in California to have a more coordinated and united effort in addressing the Coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest in our society.
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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.
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Christian schools open up for in-person classes after Wis. Supreme Court temp suspends restrictions
The Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspended restrictions barring most schools in Dane County — including private and religious schools — from holding in-person classes, ruling against the county which argued that restrictions were necessary to stem the spread of COVID-19.
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Spiritual impact of COVID-19: Christian pastors, artists recount experiences while battling COVID-19
New York City megachurch Pastor A.R. Bernard’s battle with COVID-19 was a lonely one. He was placed on Oxygen, watched his life flash before his eyes and began to have out-of-body experiences when he was hospitalized in March.
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90-hour Capitol Bible Reading Marathon kicks off Saturday after pandemic postponement
The 31st annual Bible reading marathon in the nation’s capital will kick off Saturday as speakers begin reading from Genesis through Revelation in 90 hours just a block away from the U.S. Capitol.
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Biden walks back federal mask mandate citing constitutional concerns
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is walking back his claim to implement a national mask mandate if he were elected.
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Church gathers in kayaks, canoes for creative worship on water amid pandemic
A Pennsylvania church is now drawing rave reviews online after their pastor recently allowed them to gather for worship in kayaks and canoes in the reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park.
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Texas county allows 2 Christian schools to reopen despite earlier COVID-19 shutdown order
A county in Texas is allowing two private Christian schools to hold in-person class instruction, despite earlier issuing a ban on such practices for public and private schools.