Faith News Network

A California church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won’t have to pay about $200,000 in fines, a state appeals court ruled.

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled en banc 7-3 that churches and religious organizations have the freedom to choose and supervise their religious leaders without government intrusion.

Cleveland, TN: As a part of the recent stimulus legislation passed by Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making available emergency funeral assistance for
those who died from COVID-19. Up to $9,000 per death may be provided if the applicant meets
the eligibility rules.

Over 8,000 California fires just in the year 2020. Over 5 million acres burned. And the season isn’t over.

Jentezen Franklin, senior pastor of Free Chapel, releases the following statement on President Trump’s executive order on police reform:

Hillsborough County Council just met and voted to reverse its order from law last Friday. At the recommendation of County Attorney Beck, the council voted to recognize churches as “essential.” Mayor Castor wanted to impose the 10 person and six-foot social distancing restriction on churches, but the council voted against her recommendation at the advice of counsel. Any future guidance the county may issue will be recommendations and not enforceable.

Pastor Ken Peters was faithfully leading his small church in Spokane, Washington, when a guest preacher’s Sunday sermon grabbed his heart and prompted an unexpected response.

A Tennessee pastor is being praised for his response to vandals wreaking havoc on his church last month.

Pastor Cecilio “Roman” Ortiz died Sunday morning after his son allegedly shot him during a tussle in the family’s home.