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Soldotna church to host LGBTQ story time for kids, after library drag show cancelled After cancelling a planned drag queen performance for kids at the Soldotna Public Library last month, a radical LGBTQ organization has finally found a local church willing to host its story hour event for area children. Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna has agreed to open its doors to the so-called “Love Your Neighbor Storytime” on Saturday, Feb. 10, in its fellowship hall. (Alaska Watchman 2.6.24) READ MORE>>>>> |
Alaska is on track to become the latest state to ban trans-identified males from competing in women's sports, as nearly half of U.S. states have measures in place designed to preserve fair competition for female athletes.
On Thursday, the Alaska State Board of Education & Early Development approved an amendment to state law declaring that "if a separate high school athletics team is established for female students, participation shall be limited to females who were assigned female at birth." --Christian Post; Alaska to become 24th state to ban males from women's sports 9/6/23
On Thursday, the Alaska State Board of Education & Early Development approved an amendment to state law declaring that "if a separate high school athletics team is established for female students, participation shall be limited to females who were assigned female at birth." --Christian Post; Alaska to become 24th state to ban males from women's sports 9/6/23
July 7, 2023: Washington Post: Born-again Christians are less Southern Baptist than they used to be
“Mike Bickle is not distractible,” said Steve Hickey, a seminary professor at Alaska Christian College and a former pastor. “He’s very focused. He’s got a very biblical and responsible approach.”
“Mike Bickle is not distractible,” said Steve Hickey, a seminary professor at Alaska Christian College and a former pastor. “He’s very focused. He’s got a very biblical and responsible approach.”
March 4, 2023: ProPublica: Alaska Says It’s Now Legal “in Some Instances” to Discriminate Against LGBTQ Individuals
In June 2020, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that workplace discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity was illegal, Alaska quickly moved to follow suit.
In June 2020, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that workplace discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity was illegal, Alaska quickly moved to follow suit.
Jan 3, 2023: Christian Post: Alaska megachurch changes its name, drops 'Temple' to avoid being 'associated with false religions'
A Baptist church in Alaska older than the state itself is changing its name.
Anchorage Baptist Temple, a well-known and politically influential church for decades, will now be known as Mountain City Church.
Pastor Ron Hoffman announced the change Sunday, saying the name would better reflect the identity of the roughly 2,500-member congregation.
A Baptist church in Alaska older than the state itself is changing its name.
Anchorage Baptist Temple, a well-known and politically influential church for decades, will now be known as Mountain City Church.
Pastor Ron Hoffman announced the change Sunday, saying the name would better reflect the identity of the roughly 2,500-member congregation.
Aug 11, 2022: Religion Unplugged: Orthodox Alaska Part 4: Will Blessed Olga Be The First Female Orthodox Saint Of North America?
Blessed Olga (1916-1979) is expected to become the first female Orthodox saint of North America, possibly as soon as 2023. Born Arrsamquq in the Yup’ik tribe, she’s considered a patron for sexual abuse victims, women who have suffered miscarriages and expecting mothers.
“She’s venerated not just here in Alaska but in the Lower 48 and also abroad now,” said Father Vasily Fisher, the dean of St. Herman’s Orthodox Seminary in Kodiak, Alaska, who was born in Kwethluk. “It’s safe to say it’s very close to her canonization. It’s quite sure.”
Blessed Olga (1916-1979) is expected to become the first female Orthodox saint of North America, possibly as soon as 2023. Born Arrsamquq in the Yup’ik tribe, she’s considered a patron for sexual abuse victims, women who have suffered miscarriages and expecting mothers.
“She’s venerated not just here in Alaska but in the Lower 48 and also abroad now,” said Father Vasily Fisher, the dean of St. Herman’s Orthodox Seminary in Kodiak, Alaska, who was born in Kwethluk. “It’s safe to say it’s very close to her canonization. It’s quite sure.”
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Nov 11, 2021: Anchorage Daily News: One Alaska Christian’s response to the mask mandate discord With all the recent discord over how to best respond to the COVID-19 case increase in Anchorage and masking, I’m feeling strongly compelled to reach out to Christian believers in Anchorage and ask all to consider a “level-setting” of thoughts, words, and deeds with respect to the volatile issue over COVID-19 and local government’s approach to managing health risk. |
If anyone takes stock in the Bible (to me, God’s inspired Word), and specifically the account of Christ’s ministry leading up to and through His crucifixion at the cross as a perfect sacrifice for mankind’s sin, then those individuals should make note that Christ did not come to the world to raise and debate “civil rights” violations in His day.
Instead, He trusted in God the Father’s sovereignty and stayed focused on the Godly purpose of sharing a greater message of repentance and pursuit of restored righteousness. His greater message came not because people were oppressed from civil rights violations, but because peoples needed something greater then a local, state or federal government’s efforts looking to address physical health and “civil rights” issues. Admittedly, in Jesus’ time, there was severe persecution of people’s civil rights, going far beyond personal choice infringement and mask mandates. Anyone taking stock in His message, I’d encourage and plead with you to steer clear of placing greater attention to the civil rights concerns over masking, versus what mankind’s heart is in real need of — His grace and mercy, without respect to perceived civil rights violations. Receiving His grace and mercy, for me personally, makes the debate of “civil rights” violations moot. I’m secure in His sovereignty, His grace and mercy, and His love to the point of dying on a cross without crime/cause. I cannot find anywhere in Christ’s testimony and message where he placed greatest emphasis on mankind’s “civil rights.” His focus was higher and eternal. --Steven Vandagriff; 11.11.21; Anchorage Daily News |