"The Christian community welcomes you," the priest said to my son, George DeSales, on his baptism in St. Barnabas Parish's Holy Spirit chapel, following the rubric of the rite of baptism. That phrase ...

In 1951, a handful of local residents, activists and reverends gathered around the idea of building a church for Santa Rosa’s small Black community — making history every step of the way. “It started ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Along with other cities across the U.S., Montgomery has seen an uptick in crime, but a group at Gibbs Village is looking to change that through publicly proclaiming their ...

I have had the sacred privilege of baptizing a number of people, including my own children. It is an amazing experience to be a part of such an important ritual and statement of faith for those ...

Holbrook's pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, Willie McKinnon, says Baylee's death has had a significant impact on members of the community. "When Baylee was put in the hospital, we started holding ...

The Koinonia Christian Center Church is hosting a City Wide Baptist on Saturday, June 23. The free event is for anyone who has accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior through nontraditional ...

A cornerstone of the community for nearly two centuries, Community Baptist Church is celebrating a momentous occasion — its 190th anniversary. Founded in 1834, the church boasts a rich history deeply ...

Christian groups that assist the poor and homeless are sponsoring a community baptism for the needy Sunday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. at the handicapped-accessible pool at the Rock Hill Aquatics Center, 325 ...