Platinum Jubilee: United Pentecostal Church turning 70
RAVENSWOOD 鈥� The First United Pentecostal Church of Ravenswood is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The year was 1955 and the Rev. and Mrs. Billy Cole erected a 40-by-60 foot tent on Sand Street in Ravenswood. The tent belonged to the West Virginia District of the United Pentecostal ...
With growing urgency, more US Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza
For most Jewish Americans, whatever their political persuasion, support for Israel has been a bedrock principle. Thus it's notable that a broad swath of U.S. Jews 鈥� reacting to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza 鈥� have been urging the Israeli government to do more to ensure the delivery of ...
Faith leaders hope bill will stop the loss of thousands of clergy from abroad serving US communities
Faith leaders across the U.S. are hoping a bipartisan bill, recently introduced in the U.S. Senate and House, might finally bring resolution to an immigration issue that has been hindering their service to their communities for more than two years. In March 2023, the Biden administration made ...
First United Methodist Church to present estate planning program
PARKERSBURG 鈥� The First United Methodist Church of Parkersburg will hold a free luncheon and program on estate planning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Presented as part of the church鈥檚 new seniors ministry 鈥淵oung at Heart,鈥� the program will be presented by Gerald Townsend, whose ...
Mid-Ohio Valley Faith Calendar
MUSIC * Whisnants VIENNA 鈥� The Whisnants will appear live in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Cornerstone Gospel Church, 3100 17th Ave., Vienna. A $15 donation will be collected at the door. More information is available by contacting Joe Brookover at 304-488-0384. EVENTS * Back ...