St. Petersburg church group escapes Israel amid Iran conflict, reaches Greece after tense evacuation

The remains of six U.S. service members killed in a drone strike in Kuwait were returned home Saturday, more than a week ...

St. Pete church group returns after frightening trip to Israel

"Well, we take groups to Israel," Pastor Randy Helms said. "This is our 15th trip. It's a life-changing experience to see the ...
Hoodline

St. Pete Faithful Hunker Down In Holy Land As Escape Plan Stalls

Pastor Dr. Randy Helms told reporters the group has repeatedly had to “hunker down” as fresh sirens sounded, moving in and ...

St. Petersburg marching band honors longtime leader

With the sun shining through the large stained-glass window of the First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg, members of The Awesome Original Second Time Arounders Marching Band made their way through ...
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Tampa-based non-profit rescues 34 St. Petersburg church members in Israel

After days of rushing to bomb shelters, 34 members of two St. Petersburg churches are finally on their way home from Israel.
Tampa Bay Times

In a storm-torn St. Petersburg church, it’s OK to be sad at Christmas

Hurricane Helene took much from St. Thomas’ Episcopal, including a priest’s own home. Stephanie Hayes is a columnist offering her thoughts on current events, life and culture. She can be reached at ...
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Members of a St. Petersburg Church were on a 10 day trip in Israel when bombs starting dropping in the region.

Friday the State Department issued a level three advisory, recommending people not to travel to Israel, The West Bank, ...
Tampa Bay Times

Demolition looms for historic St. Petersburg church after failed appeal

Noam Krasniansky and his wife aimed to transform the vacant Euclid Methodist Church into a wedding and event space. This screen grab from Google, captured in October 2022, shows the Euclid Methodist ...