8 June, 2025

News

IDES Responds to Crisis in and Around Ukraine

IDES Responds to Crisis in and Around Ukraine

Reading Time: 3 minutes

When Russia attacked Ukraine, IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) sprang into action. IDES, which is accustomed to operating under challenging circumstances, has partnered with 15 organization to provide relief to Ukraine and 11 surrounding countries.  . . .

News Briefs for July 27

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This week we have briefs about the ICOM Student Film Festival, Eli Cramer (a Milligan runner who was struck and killed by a car earlier this year), a salary survey being conducted by CFR, the 40th anniversary of Financial Planning Ministry, and more.

What Issues Are People Concerned about Today?

What Issues Are People Concerned about Today?

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Our elders at Risen Church Westside, Santa Monica, Calif., were challenged to make decisions that addressed the present reality of post-COVID-19 life. To better serve our congregation and community, we decided to conduct a survey to understand the questions and issues being asked and considered by our members, local Christians, and non-Christians in the community. . . .

An Invitation: Beer Parties or Bible Bowl?

An Invitation: Beer Parties or Bible Bowl?

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As a young teen, I thought that value would come from being popular among my peers. The popular kids went to beer parties, so I wanted an invitation. . . . The invitation I ultimately received, however, was to join Bible Bowl. It changed my life forever.