Non-denominational churches grow as mainline congregations decline (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork – Mainline denominational churches are losing members — again. The National Council of Churches’ annual Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches reported another decline in membership of “virtually all mainline denominations,” including the second largest denomination in the U.S., the Southern Baptist Convention.

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Rescued Bolivian circus lions welcomed in U.S. (Reuters)

Reuters – Twenty-five Bolivian circus lions rescued from poor conditions arrived safely in the United States, bound for a Colorado wildlife refuge.

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10-10-10: Vegas chapels busy on symmetrical date (AP)

AP – Churches, banquet halls and other wedding venues across the country were extra busy Sunday as couples seeking a perfect 10 rushed to tie the knot on a once-in-a-century milestone: Oct. 10, 2010.

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