Revival: What is the state of the Black church?
As Easter Sunday approaches, Bishops Rudolph McKissick, John E. Guns and Pastor R.L. Gundy discuss the state of the Black church. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Good Friday, three prominent faith…
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Local church brings affordable housing to Jacksonville’s Eastside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville church is bringing affordable houses to Jacksonville’s Eastside. Affordable housing is a consistent issue as inflation continues to make homeownership more difficult for certain communities….
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Historic vacant church in St. Louis engulfed in fire
The former St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, now vacant, is designated as a St. Louis City Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ST. LOUIS —…
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Houston police release bodycam footage of Lakewood Church shooting
HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department released four videos Monday, showing officers responding to the deadly shooting at Lakewood Church on Feb. 11., our sister station KPRC in Houston reported. One of…
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Who is the teen shot and killed in front of Murray Hill Church?
Blaise Conner’s uncle says he was a good young man and his family wants justice, adding that he wants to see the people behind Blaise’s death be put in prison….
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Teen found fatally shot on sidewalk in front of Murray Hill Baptist Church
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A teenager was killed Tuesday night in a shooting in the Murray Hill neighborhood. Jacksonville police are searching for the person who pulled the trigger, hitting the…
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37-year-old church musician accused of sexual battery on 13-year-old, juvenile: JSO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 37-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office received information that connected the man to multiple sexual encounters with juveniles. The sheriff’s office…
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Church holds Christmas service in courtyard day after fire
After fire ripped through Greater Grant Memorial AME Church on Saturday, the community rebounded with Christmas services in their courtyard. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A community is picking up the pieces…
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Fire leaves Greater Grant Memorial AME Church unusable
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A fire at a church located off Gilchrist Road rendered the building unusable without renovations on Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. No one…
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25% of United Methodist Church congregations leaving denomination
Nearly 200 churches in Northeast Florida and 25% of congregations nationally have left the United Methodist Church due to perceived liberal views and practices. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s a religious…
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