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Two newly released charts, one of which was developed by the Texas Medical Association, concur that attending religious services is among the activities that cary the highest level of risk for contracting COVID-19.  

Before they can reopen, some Chinese churches are required to hold patriotic flag-raising ceremonies designed to sing the CCP’s (and President Xi Jinping’s) praises.

In early 2020, news broke that Menlo Church pastor John Ortberg had allowed a volunteer who was sexually attracted to children to serve in children's ministry. Now it has come to light that the volunteer was the pastor's son, John ("Johnny") Ortberg, III.

“In light of the fact that protests with thousands had been permitted and even encouraged, and retail stores were allowed unlimited numbers in their stores without near the safety measures we employed, I felt completely justified in what I was doing,” Andrew Wommack wrote. 

Though it was one of the first states to shut down, California has experienced a major setback, with record numbers of COVID-19 cases during the past two weeks. State officials believe a ban on singing and chanting in public places may help stop the spread.

“We are devastated by this news," said Seacoast Church in a statement. "We will recommit ourselves to loving those around us and making sure that they truly know how precious their lives are.”

Maya Moore stunned the sports world in February 2019 by announcing she was taking a break from basketball. “My focus,” she said, “will instead be...on investing my time in some ministry dreams that have been stirring in my heart for many years.” Now she has seen one of those dreams fulfilled.

At a recent national prayer breakfast, British leaders including Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised churches in the U.K. for all they have done for the country during the coronavirus pandemic.