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Faith leaders join forces to serve Alaskans during COVID-19 crisis

CultureMarch 18, 2020

Pastors, priests and religious leaders across Alaska are joining forces to provide outreach, supplies and services to Alaskans most affected by the social and medical impact of the coronavirus. Alaska Faith Leaders COVID-19 Task Force launched last week to

Alaska Governor’s Prayer Breakfast cancelled

FaithMarch 18, 2020

The Alaska Governor’s Prayer Breakfast (AK-GPB)has been canceled due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. It had been scheduled for March 28 in Anchorage. J.D. Duncan, president of AK-GPB, said the event was halted by Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz

More Alaska churches restrict events amid fear of COVID-19

FaithMarch 17, 2020

Alaska’s faith communities are a state of flux as pastors struggle with whether to keep churches open for Sunday worship and mid-week ministries. A growing number of churches are canceling religious services and providing online or televised options. Others

Alaska churches disrupted, closed over coronavirus

FaithMarch 13, 2020

In the wake of the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Alaska, churches across the state either closed or adapted their services this past weekend as thousands of believers struggled with how to honor God on the Sabbath while taking prudent measures in

Values voter guides available for Anchorage pastors, churches

FaithMarch 10, 2020

It can be difficult for pastors and local churches know where candidates for the Anchorage Assembly and Anchorage School Board stand when it comes to protecting unborn life, defending traditional marriage and parental rights and upholding religious liberty.

Alaska politicians, pastors pray for God in government & culture

ApologeticsFebruary 10, 2020

Religion and politics seamlessly merged during the sixth annual Revive Alaska Prayer Conference held at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Pastors, evangelists and politicians joined members from local churches to pray for spiritual revival in culture and

Sen. Sullivan, Gov. Dunleavy to participate in statewide prayer conference

ApologeticsFebruary 6, 2020

Sen. Dan Sullivan and Gov. Mike Dunleavy plan to join politicians, pastors, missionaries and others from across Alaska this weekend in bowing their heads to ask God to forgive, renew and inspire Alaskans to greater spiritual fidelity. The Feb. 8-9 Revive

Faith-based Anchorage shelter heals souls by addressing ‘heart needs’

CultureDecember 13, 2019

A retired airline pilot, Sherrie Laurie, didn’t see this trip coming. She started volunteering at Anchorage’s Downtown Hope Center and then became director three years ago. Initially she just hoped to demystify the homeless and overcome her general

Military chaplains are ‘true lifeline’ for soldiers

FaithNovember 14, 2019

Faith is a major factor in the lives of many U.S. soldiers. Military men and women lean on this pillar through deployments and combat, but also in dealing with challenges of missing milestone events and uprooting families due to frequent reassignments around

Traditional marriage reveals God, and is still worth fighting for

CultureNovember 13, 2019

“Same-sex couples, too, may aspire to the transcendent purposes of marriage and seek fulfillment in its highest meaning.” – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, 2015 in the decision Obergefell v Hodges Leading up to and following the 2015

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