At nationwide rallies, Christians stand up for Asian Americans
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Schism decision on hold, United Methodist bishop addresses way forward
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United Methodist Church names its ninth Appalachian Trail chaplain
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Fauci and Collins join interfaith leaders at cathedral vaccine ‘confidence event’
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In Southern California, Black churches are using their land to build housing for homeless people
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Faith leaders’ year of pandemic: grief, solace, resilience
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Survey: Churchgoers say they plan to return to in-person services
(RNS) — A study of 1,000 U.S. Protestant churchgoers found 91% said they planned on returning to in-person worship when it is..
House chaplain criticizes lawmakers in prayer for ‘failing’ to unite around pandemic relief
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The chaplain to the U.S. House of Representatives chastised lawmakers during a prayer on Wednesday (March 10), asking God..
Conservative United Methodists announce new name, logo, website for planned denomination
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United Methodists reschedule meeting — and decision on splitting — again
(RNS) — The United Methodist Church has once again postponed its quadrennial meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delaying further a widely..
Celebrating Ash Wednesday in a pandemic? There’s an app for that
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No touching! Churches get ready for Ash Wednesday in a pandemic
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Henry Louis Gates’ new book and TV series distills centuries of Black church history
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Funeral directors survive ‘surreal’ year with creativity and faith
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Biden, former presidents urge Americans to forgive and unite at National Prayer Breakfast
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‘Royal’ purple fabric found in Israel dates to days of David and Solomon
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Rev. Suzan Johnson Cook’s Black women in ministry program gains $1 million grant
(RNS) — A new program pairing Black women in ministry with mentors has received a $1 million Lilly Endowment grant. The Rev...
Black clergy offer churches as COVID-19 vaccination sites, roll up their sleeves
(RNS) — After more than 1,100 people received the coronavirus vaccine in the fellowship hall of a Black church in Oklahoma City,..
At Amanda Gorman’s Black Catholic LA parish, ‘it’s like everybody here is a freedom fighter
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From $500,000 to $785, Maryland Episcopal churches commit to reparations
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Survey: Americans most likely to say pandemic has boosted their faith
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For many schools, the Master of Divinity degree is moving online for good
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