Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church welcomes community back for healing, thanksgiving service after deadly shooting
Osteen told parishioners it has been a difficult time with "a lot of trauma."
Osteen told parishioners it has been a difficult time with "a lot of trauma."
The 63-year-old church leader is facing five charges, including for having rock and liquid forms of meth and driving without valid insurance, according to an arrest report.
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
In 2003 the Episcopal Church consecrated Robinson as the first openly-gay bishop in all of Christendom. Death threats followed, but so did a shift in the relationship between the LGBTQ community and the church.
A long list of churches are closed on Sunday as snow falls throughout the region.
Three people were arrested in two separate break-ins at churches in South Boston late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
Three people were arrested in two separate break-ins at churches in South Boston late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church was letting students in for the day when someone noticed a threatening sign had been placed on their bulletin board.
A fire at a church in Orleans was caused by solar panels, according to firefighters.
A fire at a church in Orleans was caused by solar panels, according to firefighters.
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Parishioners from the First Congregational Church in Spencer gathered for services at their sister church in Leicester on Sunday.
Nothing but rubble and ashes are all that remain of a historic church in Spencer after fire destroyed the building.
Police are looking for the teenager who they believe stole a pride flag off a church in Stratham, New Hampshire.
Police are looking for the teenager who they believe stole a pride flag off a church in Stratham, New Hampshire.
Broken and grieving the loss of their church, Faith Lutheran parishioners gathered for Sunday service at Pentecostal Tabernacle on Columbia Street in Cambridge.
Music, prayer and worship filled churches across the state on Easter Sunday, as many returned to church in-person.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Music, prayer and worship filled churches across the state on Easter Sunday, as many returned to church in-person.
The steeple at the Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge will come down Tuesday, after a devastating fire on Easter Sunday.
Some local churches are hoping Easter is a new beginning to bring people back into the church after two years of COVID restrictions.
The sign of peace usually involves a handshake at Catholic Mass. But during services at St. Anthony's Shrine in Boston there were a lot of waves of recognition.
A New Hampshire man has been arrested after allegedly stealing the purse of an 87-year-old woman while she was attending church.
In an exclusive interview with WBZ-TV, John O'Keefe's brother revealed what he said to Karen Read in court after a mistrial was declared in her murder trial.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 could mean Kindle deals aplenty. Read on for what you should know ahead of the sale.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
It will be a busy week of travel around the country as people take advantage of Independence Day week.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
In an exclusive interview with WBZ-TV, John O'Keefe's brother revealed what he said to Karen Read in court after a mistrial was declared in her murder trial.
A firefighter is being praised as a hero for saving an unconscious child from a burning home in Everett.
Falmouth will have an increased police presence at town beaches after unruly behavior in recent years.
Check the list of beach closings in Massachusetts due to bacteria in the water.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July 4th.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown lost his ring during the team's parade. Two fans helped him track it down, and he paid them back with a big surprise.
Kutter Crawford gave up three hits and one run over six solid innings, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Jayson Tatum is not only an NBA champion, but the Celtics' star is now the highest paid player in the NBA.
Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck is planning to sell his stake in the team within the next year.
The Celtics are extending a key member of their championship team, agreeing to terms with Derrick White.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.