Kathryn Kuhlman

This week in Christian history: first Mother’s Day celebration

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By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, May 05, 2024 The former Andrews Methodist Church is the International Mother’s Day Shrine, pictured April 22, 2008, in Grafton, W.Va., where Mother’s Day began 100 years ago. The founder, Anna Jarvis wanted the first Mother’s Day service to be held in the former church, where her mother … Read more

This week in Christian week: Japan legalizes Christianity

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By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, February 18, 2024 A memorial in Nagasaki, Japan dedicated to 26 Christians who were martyred in 1597. | Wikimedia Commons/Alex Tora Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable … Read more