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Richmond church hosts 'Night to Shine' event for people with special needs
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (299+ words) RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX18) " Under twinkling string lights at Eastside Community Church in Richmond, 115 kings and queens celebrated at the annual "Night to Shine" event Friday night, a glitzy prom experience designed for people with special needs. "It's fun. It's a fun,…...
Celebrating Easter at Immanuel Baptist Church
1+ year, 6+ day ago (146+ words) Immanuel Baptist Church is getting ready for a big Easter celebration. The four campuses in Lexington and Georgetown will offer a meaningful time of worship, reflection, fellowship and music. Lead. .. Immanuel Baptist Church is getting ready for a big Easter…...
After a call to the public, local church takes action to serve Lexington neighbors
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Make sure to check on your neighbors. That was something city officials asked of Lexington residents during this period of cold weather. On Sunday morning, services at Immanuel Baptist Church were canceled. Some from the church decided…...
Pastor Jerry Gumm returns home after being injured in church shooting
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (377+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " It's been just over a month since a mass shooting at a Lexington church killed two people and left two others injured. Pastor Jerry Gumm, who was shot multiple times, has now returned home to continue his…...
Jerry Gumm leads Richmond Road Baptist Church service for first time since July 13 shooting
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (329+ words) LEXINGTON, KY (LEX 18) " Jerry Gumm stepped back into his role as pastor at Richmond Road Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon for the first time since July 13 shooting that resulted in the death of two women. Pastor Gumm has preached there…...
Somerset church goes viral after pastor's compassionate response to Tik Tok experiment
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) SOMERSET, Ky. (LEX 18) " It all started with a Tik Tok experiment and a willingness to lend a helping hand. A Somerset church is gaining worldwide attention after their pastor's willingness to help what he thought was a mother in need,…...
Historic church in Mount Sterling turned vibrant arts center serving 22 Kentucky counties
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (221+ words) MT. STERLING, Ky. (LEX 18) " A 19th-century Gothic Revival church in downtown Mount Sterling has found new life as a thriving arts center that's doing much more than displaying artwork. The Gateway Regional Arts Center, nestled between the Bluegrass and Appalachian…...
Police: Reports of an active shooter at Jackson County church unfounded
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (172+ words) Police in Jackson County are reporting that multiple calls of an active shooter at a church in Jackson County Wednesday evening were found to be unfounded, and no active shooter was ever present. JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " Police in Jackson…...
Report: Authorities in Lexington on the scene of shooting with a victim
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (102+ words) On Thursday, the Lexington Fire Department reported that units were called to the 1800 block of Winburn Drive and Mc Cullough Drive on a reported shooting with a victim. Report: Authorities in Lexington on the scene of shooting with a victim…...
New priest, congregation at Catholic church honor Father Norman after his death
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " St. Peter Claver Catholic Church marked a significant milestone with the installation of a new pastor while honoring the memory of a beloved priest. Father Damian Anumba was officially installed as the new pastor during a ceremony…...