USA: Churches under fire with legal battles over helping the homeless
As ministries face legal challenges from local authorities, some are finding a bit of sanctuary in a federal law that…
USA: Megachurch equipping churches to mobilize voters ahead of election
The "Comeback California Tour" lead by Pastor Jack Hibbs' Calvary Chapel Chino Hills seeks to equip churches to legally and…
Canada: Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals over worship restrictions on churches
The Supreme Court has declined to hear appeals from churches in Ontario and British Columbia that challenged pandemic restrictions on…
USA: Federal Courts rule California can’t force churches to pay for abortions
Resolving lawsuits brought by four churches, two federal courts have ruled the First Amendment protects the churches’ right to decline…
USA: New Kentucky law declares churches can’t be targeted for closure during a pandemic
Governor Andy Beshear signed a new law that deems houses of worship as "essential" during an emergency and prevents any…
Scotland: Churches exempt from new covid capacity limits
Churches in Scotland can remain open without capacity limits under the latest covid regulations, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
USA: Court favors churches over employment decisions
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled en banc 7-3 that churches and religious organizations have the freedom to choose…