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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Crystal Apple recipient Christina Clardy has given the gift of her unwavering presence after her school endured an unthinkable tragedy. Mrs. Clardy teaches middle school Bible classes at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Almost every day, her students start off with a song. “I’m getting emotional,” Clardy said of her students. “I think they have an eagerness for the things of the Lord. They’re not too cool yet, And I think also just like very curious minds still at this age.” Read more of this story.

By Robert Chappell – Madison 365 – Mt. Zion Baptist Church began in 1911 above a harness shop on East Washington Avenue, organized as a mission by a handful of pastors from Chicago and Milwaukee. The rent was $10 a month. A minister traveled from Chicago to preach on Sundays for $10 plus room and board. Next month, the South Madison congregation, now the second-oldest and largest predominantly Black church in Madison, will celebrate 115 years with a month of themed Sunday worship services, a new building design reveal, and a grand community worship service to close it out. Read…

By Juliana Tornabene – MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The 2024-25 Abundant Life Christian School’s boys basketball team was honored Friday with the Spirit of Sport award, to recognize their resilience and faith in the wake of tragedy. The National Federation of State High School Associations created the award and it is given to teams or individuals who embody qualities of resilience, sportsmanship and education-based athletics values. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin presented the award to the team, who was represented by head coach and athletic director Mike Thies. Read more of this story.

“The Power That Works in Us” – Relax, Refresh, Reconnect DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East Speaker: Rev. Dr. Alexander Gee, Fountain of Life Covenant Church

By Bella Ferak – Channel3000.com – MADISON, Wis. — A million-dollar renewal project was revealed at the Midvale Community Lutheran Church on Sunday, opening new doors to both children and adults under their slogan, “Welcome for All.” Since 1953, the church has been a cornerstone of the Midvale community. However, over the years, members started feeling some growing pains. “We were a growing community, and it just wasn’t working for us anymore, so why not tear down the inside?” said a church member. Now, the new interior is a state-of-the-art masterpiece. Read more of this story.

The annual Kingdom Justice Summit was held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Upper House. “The morning began with Shane Claiborne passionately calling us into living justly here and now. Maggie Capra gave historical context to the divisive place we find the American church in, and Pastor Marcio Sierra convicted us to start – to ‘just do it’ – in terms of reaching out to build relationships as a way to build unity. ” But before the summit began, about 90 of the participants gathered the night before in area homes to have a meal and conversations to build relationships. The…

Local ministries, “the hands and feet of Jesus,” were encouraged by the community support offered through the first United Madison Christian Givers (UMCG) grant award event of 2026. Six Madison area ministries received financial grants to further their work. The amount of the grant awards were determined by the votes of the UMCG members who gathered at the InterVarsity building on Monday evening, February 9, 2026. Members make contributions of $50/quarter or more, 100-percent of which goes to local Christian ministries who share the Gospel through their compassionate services. More than $1.3 million has been awarded to more than 70…

By Tanaisha Shaw – Channel 3000.com MADISON, Wis. — Madison is mourning the loss of Reverend Larry Jackson, a beloved community leader and entrepreneur who died last week at age 71 after health complications. Jackson, known throughout Madison’s south side as “the Street Doctor,” earned his nickname because he always knew what the community needed. The father of seven leaves behind a legacy of breaking barriers and building foundations for future generations. Read more of this story.

By Madison 365 – Impact Christian Academy has announced the appointment of Jerome Flowers as its new principal. Flowers brings more than 20 years of experience in education and student support, along with a deep commitment to Christ-centered leadership and whole-child development. Flowers joins Impact Christian Academy at a time of continued growth for the school, which recently moved into its new Verona facility and is expanding enrollment and programming, according to a press release from Impact Christian Academy, and he has a background across elementary, middle, and high school settings positions. Read more of this story.

The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to try something new. Some people make resolutions, some people just decide they’re ready for something different. Hallie Ringhand hears from some of those people this time of year as the owner of New U Health Coaching, a business she started 17 years ago. But when she has calls from people that she’s worked with from a New Age perspective, before 2022, “I tell them I don’t do that anymore. Now, I want to help people from a biblical perspective.” Hallie grew up in the east side of Madison, Jewish but…