The Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC) on Sunday climaxed its 50th-anniversary celebration at the Calvary Baptist Church at Shiashie in Accra, on the theme: “Celebrating the Past and Embracing the Future for Greater Kingdom Impact.” Reverend Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, Executive President of the Convention said the GBC has over the years witnessed […]
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COGCC’s Awesome 2022 Mother’s Day Celebrations
Out of a noble wish, church leaders desire to honor mothers and celebrate motherhood with announcements, particular prayers focused on Mothers, and sermons related to the qualities of an awesome mom. Most churches are filled as casual attendants find this day worthy to attend church, pray and celebrate their mothers, […]
Steve Dei Set To Celebrate His Late Dad’s Life In Chicago On July 9, 2022.
Valparaiso, IN, May 1, 2022. Mr. Steve Dei and his family have set July 9, 2022, to celebrate his late father’s life in Chicago. This was announced by the family when two delegations from the Church of the Ghanaian Community of Chicago, COGCC, and the Southern Volta Association, SVA, commiserated […]
Tigray’s ancient rock-hewn churches are under threat: why it matters
Source.modernghana.com/ Ethiopia’s ancient civilizations are believed to date back more than 3,000 years. Many of the country’s most famous ancient artifacts are found in Tigray. The region has been embroiled in war since November 2020. Fighting between forces allied to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Tigrayan troops has led […]
Choosing Your COVID-19 Booster
1st Booster: CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: [ 1 ] For most people, at least 2 months after the primary dose of J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine For people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, at least 2 months after the additional dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna […]
Chicago Resilient Communities Monthly Cash Assistance Pilot RFP
City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Legal Advertisement Request Form DESCRIPTION: Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), The Chicago Resilient Communities Monthly Cash Assistance Pilot: Program Administrator RFP The City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Human Services Division is pleased to announce […]
Life Expectancy in Chicago Declined During the Pandemic’s First Year with the Biggest Drops Among Black and Latinx Chicagoans
CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Commissioner of Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Allison Arwady M.D., and community leaders today announced an update on life expectancy in Chicago during the pandemic’s first year. In line with national trends, life expectancy in Chicago dropped almost two years from 2019 to 2020, the […]
Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Tree Equity Initiative “Our Roots Chicago”
Chicago will plant 75,000 trees, equitably doubling tree planting compared to the previous year CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced on Arbor Day today a new tree equity initiative, Our Roots Chicago. Encompassed in the Chicago 2022 Climate Action Plan and the City’s commitment to environmental justice and equity, Our […]