Faith Archive

A cross is typically the centerpiece of a church sanctuary and the focal point when someone walks through the doors.

After Hurricane Sally caused substantial damage to Navarre United Methodist Church (NUMC) last September, the church began to revamp their building.

A newly divorced woman, “Anna,” was short on funds and behind on her rent. She was also pregnant.

Even after her baby was born, she had to work three jobs to try and catch up so she wouldn’t be evicted. She needed help, but where could she turn?

It was a rainy Friday night when Jim Brown set up his all-night vigil at St. Sylvester Catholic Church.

What brought him out on such an inclement night was a duty that required his skill and careful attention. Outside in the parking lot sat a large smoker filled with pork shoulders.

This past week marked the official start of summer. After a year of lockdowns and quarantines, local churches offered in-person Vacation Bible Schools.

A large, theater-style backdrop, created by a mother, transformed the platform at First Baptist Church of Navarre (FBCN) into “Destination Dig,” this year’s theme for VBS, which ran in the mornings from June 21-25.

Midway First Assembly of God Church on East Bay Boulevard is now East Bay Church.

On a recent Sunday in a special presentation at the end of the service, lead pastor, Stacy Clearman, his wife Heidi, and the primary church leadership introduced to the congregation the idea of changing the name to East Bay Church.