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Despite concerns about both the Covid pandemic and political unrest, San Francisco pro-lifers held the 17th Annual Walk for Life West Coast on January 23, 2021. Organizers had expected hundreds of attendees; thousands showed up. Walk co-chair Eva Muntean was thrilled “I guess by now I should know better than to sell the commitment of pro-lifers short. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong.”

As a young father, bestselling author and pastor, Mark Driscoll, remembers reading Bible stories and teaching his first-born daughter, Ashley, how to pray the way God’s children talk to their dad. Today, at a time when Americans may feel isolated, anxious, or disconnected, Driscoll and daughter, Real Faith Ministries Director, Ashley Chase, believe prayer can be a powerful, life-changing vehicle for help.

An impressive lineup of speakers and musical guests are scheduled to highlight the RISE Conference, set for February 24- 25, 2021 at the citylife church in Tampa, Florida.

More than 22,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Rev. Franklin Graham to be fired from his leading roles at the Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse as well as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association because of his support for former President Donald Trump.

Pro-life activists from throughout New Jersey will gather in front of the State House Annex Friday, January 22, for an 11:00 a.m. peaceful rally, followed by a prayer walk past Planned Parenthood.

General Overseer Tim Hill and the Church of God Executive Committee have announced a virtual Global Minister’s Meeting set to take place virtually on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm EST.

Christian Community Credit Union has surpassed $800 million in assets as of December 31, 2020. The Credit Union is the largest in asset size among Christian credit unions nationwide and ranks in the top 10% of all credit unions in the United States.

Since the United States Department of Agriculture Farmers to Families Food Box Program launched in May 2020, the Faith-Based Community for Farmers to Families, facilitated by CityServe, has distributed over 12 million food boxes to families living in the “Last Mile of Need.” Currently comprised of over 140 HUBs, the collaborative network of churches and faith-based organizations continues to expand across the nation to serve the most food-insecure families in round five of the program, occurring January 19 through April 2021.