Baptist church rebrands to celebrate inclusivity
Holmeswood congregation discerned need for name change
Spiritual
The First Baptist Church of Kansas City celebrates 170 years with a picnic open to the public
“We are celebrating the past and determining the future,”
Shutting down: Grandview UMC closes its doors after nearly 120 years
“We will always have the memories.”
Creating the Rainbow: After 40 years, Rainbow School director retires
By Kathy Feist When Deena Smith enrolled her daughters in her church’s new preschool in
Belton mother dispels mental health stigma with love, awareness
“Because if I’m going through this, there are other parents out there who are going through it the same way.”
Kingdom come: Massive church takes over retail spaces at State Line Point
Congregation has big plans for north portion of shopping center
180 Years of History: The Roots of the Hickman Mills Community Christian Church
When towns across the plains popped up in the 19th century, one of the first buildings carved out was the church.
Pastor retires after 54-year career in ministry
“I am kind of a son of this congregation.”
Growing up a pastor’s son isn’t alway easy
Local author pens a children’s book based on experience
First Baptist Church of Grandview Hosts 10th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway
Girls throughout the metro eligible to receive a free formal dress
Rotary underwrites repair costs of punctured gas tank for Flourish Furniture
“This funding for the repair of our truck is going to make it possible for us to collect 1500 items a month.”
First Baptist Church holds two Black History Month concerts
By Josie Jones In celebration of Black History Month, the Beloved Community of First Baptist
“Cultivate” speaker series aims to create a more just KC
By Sara Wiercinski Holmeswood Baptist Church wants to get Kansas City talking. This fall, their
Pastor creates welcoming community with the language of art
By Jeanne Beechwood On May 1, the United Methodist Church voted on changes to make