Churches

Several former members of Foundation Church in Normal, as well as family members of current members, say the nondenominational Christian church has caused them harm, and in some cases, spiritually abused them.

The Midwest Food Bank in Normal says it's seeing more food insecurity, and a recent church donation should help the organization combat it.

Mike Baker rejects the results of an investigation into the Normal megachurch he led for more than a decade. Building a new church, he said he's not planning to do anything different.

Area delegates are largely pleased with the United Methodist Church's repeal on punitive policies toward LGBTQ clergy. The move comes after 7,600 conservative American parishes left the denomination.

Mount Pisgah, at 801 W. Market St., is one of Bloomington-Normal’s largest predominantly Black churches. The church shifted to online services on Sunday.

The 1300 block of West Taylor Street, home to City of Refuge Ministries for decades, will now be known as Bennett Family Boulevard. For senior pastor William Bennett, the designation is a testament to the ministry his parents built from scratch.

The holiday season is about family, friends, food and, for many, faith. Houses of worship usually are full around Christmas, but most will be empty this…

Some churches in Bloomington-Normal are preparing to reopen, now that Gov. JB Pritzker has relaxed rules for places of worship during the pandemic. But…

Houses of worship remained closed across Illinois and the country on Easter Sunday as the COVID-19 pandemic forced congregations to move online.One…

The response to violence that has rocked places of worship across the country is the topic of a forum later this month in Normal.Epiphany Catholic Church,…