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Senior pastor Timothy Mark Harris said a baseball bat had been used to cause damage and break six to seven windows, a monitor and components for the church’s microphone and sound system. Additionally, two fire extinguishers were used to coat the sanctuary and hallway. The basement and bathroom also were damaged.
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The Catholic Diocese of Peoria has backed off a proposal to close Holy Trinity Church in Bloomington, relieving several community members who submitted a lengthy report in the hope the proposed closure would be reversed.
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Lead investigator Kellye Fabian discussed an investigate report on misconduct and unhealthy workplace dynamics with about 100 Eastview Christian Church members on Wednesday night.
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There's an inherent conflict between leading an institution and having your sexual, social, emotional, and even financial needs met by the same people you serve.
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The son of Eastview Christian Church’s former top leader used his own position and influence as a pastor to persuade women to engage in sexual activity, according to a report released Sunday that also detailed how and why other church leaders failed to stop the misconduct earlier.
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Hope Church has called a building at 1304 E. Empire St. home since 2018. But the fire safety requirements city officials say are necessary are set to displace the church.
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In the second part of an in-depth interview with WCBU, Bishop Lou Tylka assesses his first year as the leader of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria.
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Catholic Diocese of Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka is overseeing a process to examine a decline in parishioner numbers coupled by a shortage of priests.
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The allegations of ministerial impropriety, resignation of the senior minister, and announcement of an investigation into potential misconduct that has roiled Eastview Christian Church in Normal this week will have long-lasting consequences. According to experts in churches that have experienced similar tribulation, there may even be impacts to other congregations in Bloomington-Normal.
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Bishop Louis Tylka succeeded longtime Peoria Catholic Diocese Bishop Daniel Jenky on March 3. The start of Tylka's tenure coincides with the 2022 season of Lent.