Chinese authorities have detained two leaders of the Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan province following a weekend raid on a church service. The detentions, reported by a rights group, signal a continuing crackdown on unregistered Protestant “house” churches operating outside state control. Early Rain Covenant Church is a well-known underground church in the region. Details surrounding the raid and the specific charges against the leaders have not been released. This incident is the latest in a series of actions taken against unofficial Christian organizations in China. The crackdown reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to regulate religious practices and limit the influence of groups not sanctioned by the state. These actions raise concerns about religious freedom within the country.