Church United Coronavirus Update

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13 Mar 2020
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As the situation with the Coronavirus continues to develop, Church United desires to help keep the Churches in South Florida informed and connected. On Thursday, March 12 Church United hosted a call with 60+ local pastors, Fort Laudedale Vice Mayor and Broward Health’s Chief Medical Officer to discuss how the Church should be thinking about the coronavirus, our response and impact on Sunday morning expressions. The call recording along with other key church resources are available here: churchunitedfl.com/coronavirus.

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Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak ‘Helping Your Church Live Stream’ Book Available Free to Houses of Worship 

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11 Mar 2020
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Paul William Richards has announced that he will be shipping copies of his book, “Helping Your Church Live Stream,” to as many houses of worship as possible during the coronavirus outbreak. Richards is Chief Streaming Officer at PTZOptics, a live streaming camera manufacturer. The book, which was released in 2019, is currently available on Amazon for $8.99. Richards says the effort will help houses of worship stream their weekly services in order for their congregations to avoid large gatherings during the coronavirus outbreak. Worship leaders from around the world including, Pope Francis in Rome, have announced that they will be […]

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Lifework Leadership Class Focuses on Integrity

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5 Mar 2020
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Applicable in today’s marketplace, Lifework Leadership is a nine-month course that examines the life of Jesus as the best example of leadership and encourages attendees to view their workplace as a platform to positively affect others. The program includes teaching from nationally-known speakers, case studies with prominent business people, literary discussion and practical life application. For many it is also an opportunity to connect with peers in relationships that enrich their personal and professional lives.                                                   […]

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Orlando’s Wycliffe Discovery Center Named Among Top Religious Museums in the Nation by USA Today 

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4 Mar 2020
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USA Today has recognized the Wycliffe Discovery Center as one of the ten best religious museums in the United States. The newspaper’s  2020 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards were selected by a panel of experts who partnered with their 10 Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. The top 10 winners in the category Best Religious Museum are as follows: Ark Encounter – Williamstown, Ky. Creation Museum – Petersburg, Ky. Museum of the Bible – Washington, DC The International Museum of Muslim Cultures – Jackson, Miss. Wycliffe Discovery Center – Orlando Biblical […]

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Pre-Application Open for New Habitat Homes in Pompano Beach

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19 Feb 2020
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Open enrollment for Habitat Broward’s homeowner pre-application process for new homes in “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano Beach is underway online via www.habitatbroward.org. Selected applicants will enjoy affordable homeownership of new single-family homes through interest-free mortgage loans. Centrally located in Florida’s famous Gold Coast, the new Pompano Beach homes are minutes from three miles of beautiful beaches, a bustling arts and cultural scene, and great recreational and shopping amenities. “A Rick Case Habitat Community” also contains a beautiful new park with a reading and butterfly garden. “This is a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers,” said Nancy Robin, Habitat Broward CEO & Executive Director. […]

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Food For The Poor Responds to Bahamas’ Urgent Need for Food

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11 Feb 2020
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Food For The Poor is responding to an urgent need for food in the Bahamas for families still recovering from Hurricane Dorian and is asking for the South Florida community’s help. HeadKnowles, one of the charity’s partners in the Bahamas, is running low on food for displaced families in Nassau, Abaco and other islands, where some residents have opened their homes as shelter while others are living in public shelters. Detergent and cleaning supplies also are needed. “A lot of people, even in areas that weren’t hit that bad, they still need food because they’re not working. Nobody has any […]

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Good News Wants to Know…

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5 Feb 2020
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What act of kindness have you witnessed recently that stopped you in your tracks? I recently attended a church here in Broward County where they stopped in the middle of the service and invited the congregation to pray for the needs of two other neighboring churches. I was deeply encouraged by the growing tangible expression kindness and generosity that is developing between churches in this region!  Alan Platt, Doxa Deo / City Changers Over the Christmas holiday, Kathy and I contracted this cold going around the community.  This cold bug was not your normal cold bug and it put both […]

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An Awakening

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4 Feb 2020
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There is an awakening move of the Spirit happening right now on the earth. At any given point in time and history this phrase has been true. But we, the generation chosen by God to steward His presence on the earth in this day, must realize that we are standing in a specific and appointed time, which is connected to a specific and appointed move of the Spirit in our lifetime.  It is very easy to see that there is a need for a move of God in this hour. This time in history and culture is marked by chaos […]

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Finalists Announced for 10th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards

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211 Broward revealed the finalists for the 10th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards on Tuesday, January 21st at an exclusive VIP Announcement Party at Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery. The 10th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and hosted by 211 Broward will take place on Friday, February 28th at 11 a.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The Awards acknowledge the highest level of achievement, innovation and quality in the non-profit sector. Awards will be given in the following 11 categories. BB&T | SunTrust Bank Now Truist Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Collaboration – Historic Stranahan House Museum; United Way of […]

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CBMC & CBWC Collaborate on January Leadership Event

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8 Jan 2020
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“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Luke 10:2). The Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) and Christian Business Women’s Connection (CBWC) are excited to be partnering in empowering marketplace ministry in our community. Both organizations have a heart to serve and to develop leaders in our community that live and practice servant leadership, adding value and significance to business men and women. To kick off the new decade in 2020, The CBMC and CBWC is presenting a Live2Lead leadership and personal growth event. […]

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