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Deacon Chairperson Charron Stoddart

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Minister of Music Wayne Dixon

Secretary Patricia Gray

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Treasurer Gail Martin

Sexton Thomas Best

Child Care Providers Kendall Hayes Ketaliah Brown

Fear
Even in this wild adventure, we are reminded of God’s peace that does not depend on outcome, or circumstances, or conditions. It lives within us.
Head Blessings
The psalmist said that it is good and pleasant when we dwell together in unity. But not all things that are pleasant are good – and not all things that are good are pleasant.
Elementary
How do we know when to quit, dust off our feet and move on? Or to plant our dusty feet on the earth, and start singing ‘We shall not be moved’?
Killers Like Me
My job is to tap into the source for the sake of that which is depending on me. God’s care was never meant to inspire carelessness in us.
Let’s Talk about Giving
Where would we be today if God had only loved us without giving us a gift that visibly and tangibly expressed that love?

We Will Continue to Save Ourselves Until Others Show Up
I spent last night, like many other nights over the last number of years, ministering with a loved one who had experienced an overdose, communing with other cherished ones who had loved this person back to life.
Traci Blackmon named as one of 15 ‘Faith Leaders to Watch in 2020’
Change maker, trail blazer, bold voice for change – all describe the United Church of Christ Associate General Minister, the Rev. Traci Blackmon, named by the Center for American Progress as one of 15 faith leaders to watch in 2020.
Embracing the ‘apocalyptic,’ seminaries adapt to ministry, theology in a pandemic
As United Church of Christ-related seminaries adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, they're viewing it not as a mere inconvenience, nor even just a moment to teach different ministry skills. They're seeing it as a time for needed theological reflection about the future of the church.
UCF awards over $100K to Conferences for clergy support
Thirteen United Church of Christ Conferences have been awarded grants from United Church Funds (UCF) to provide financial assistance for their local response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support anti-racism efforts.
Kansas church grant aids immigrant, refugee neighbors during pandemic
A Kansas congregation reaches out to assist immigrant and refugee neighbors, aided by a grant from the UCC COVID-19 Refugee and Asylum Fund.

NRA lawsuits come amid changing face of American gun owners
Outside lawsuits and internal revolts for the NRA come at a time when more Americans – and more diverse Americans – are buying guns.
What the first Biden-Harris event tells us about their alliance
Despite past differences, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris presented a united front for their first appearance as running mates. The campaign raised $26 million in the 24 hours after the announcement.
Bouncy or brittle? Conventions near amid coronavirus uncertainty
The four-year fanfare of party conventions will be toned down due to COVID-19. Those alterations will likely make an unpredictable election even more so.
Seattle's first Black police chief resigns over budget cuts
Police Chief Carmen Best had loyal supporters throughout Seattle, but announced her retirement after the City Council voted to cut the department's budget and staff. Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County decried the cuts as "performative."
'Squad' member Ilhan Omar defends her seat in Minnesota primary
Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated challenger Antone Melton-Meaux, whose campaign portrayed her as out of touch with the state's 5th district. One of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, Ms. Omar is known for her aggressive advocacy on liberal issues.

‘Is This When I Drop Dead?’ Two Doctors Report From the COVID Front Lines
Two emergency room doctors, one in New York and the other in Houston, discuss their cities’ coronavirus outbreaks — and responses.
COVID Data Failures Create Pressure for Public Health System Overhaul
Poor information-sharing between hospitals and public health agencies has hurt the response to the pandemic. Some health care systems and IT companies are making inroads, but an overhaul would cost billions.
Back to Life: COVID Lung Transplant Survivor Tells Her Story
The first known coronavirus patient in the U.S. to undergo a double lung transplant is now strong enough to share the story of her ordeal.
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Kamala Harris on Health
The Democratic presidential ticket is complete, with Joe Biden’s selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Health has not been a major issue for Harris, whose career priority has been the criminal justice system. But expect Republicans to pounce on her on-again, off-again support for “Medicare for All.” Meanwhile, with Congress still […]
Dying Young: The Health Care Workers in Their 20s Killed by COVID-19
A database of deaths compiled by KHN and The Guardian includes a significant minority under 30, leaving shattered dreams and devastated families.

Youth Ministry Accused Of Deceiving Queer Teens With ‘Bait And Switch’
Young Life, an evangelical ministry, purposefully hides its anti-LGBTQ theology and turns queer people away after they're already invested in the program, activists say.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Defeats Minnesota Democratic Primary Challenger
With Omar's victory over Antone Melton-Meaux, an attorney, every "Squad" member has won her primary.
Instead Of Painting Over Black Lives Matter Graffiti, This Church Memorialized The Message
In the midst of protests over police brutality, this Portland church hopes the Christian community wakes up to the issues of racial injustice in this country.
Even White Evangelicals Don't Think Churches Should Be Exempt From Virus Restrictions
The overwhelming majority of American adults say houses of worship should follow the same coronavirus rules as businesses, a Pew study suggests.
Video Captures Lebanese Priest's Horror As Blast Rocked Church
Father Rabih Thoumy can be seen fleeing for cover as a massive explosion shook Saint Maron-Baouchrieh church during a livestreamed service.

Southern New England Conference Begins
The New SNEUCC.ORG Website The Southern New England Conference officially came into being with the New Year, and the change is becoming more and more visible. At the end of December, the Conference's Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office, establishing it as a nonprofit. On Jan. 1, employees of […]
Stories from 2019 from CT, MA, and RI
The year two thousand nineteen is over. The roman notation MMXIX has changed to simple MMXX for 2020. For the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Conferences of the United Church of Christ, now referred to as the "historic" conferences, the long- anticipated formation of the Southern New England Conference is here. And with it, it […]
Be Prepared ... to be Flocked
The following is a message from Bridge Conference Minister the Rev. Don Remick: It’s Advent and Christmas is just ahead. And we’ll be moving quickly into the New Year. The New Year marks an historic moment as we launch our new Conference and our new way of being Conference. To mark this moment we will […]
Executive Conference Minister Position Description Finalized
By Tiffany Vail Associate Conference Minister for Communications The search committee for the first Executive Conference Minister for the Southern New England Conference has developed a position description - and it looks very different from those of traditional Conference Ministers. "This position is more like a University President," said Bridge Conference Minister Rev. Marilyn Kendrix, […]

How Kamala Harris delivers on 150 years of Black women’s political history
(RNS) — The Democrats' presumptive vice presidential nominee rose out of a network of women’s organizations and movements, churches and loving communities by which Black women have transformed themselves since Reconstruction. The post How Kamala Harris delivers on 150 years of Black women’s political history appeared first on Religion News Service.
John MacArthur, Grace Community Church sue California officials over banning indoor worship, allowing protests
(RNS) — A suburban Los Angeles megachurch has filed a lawsuit to continue holding indoor services in person after California issued a second lockdown order in response to the pandemic. The post John MacArthur, Grace Community Church sue California officials over banning indoor worship, allowing protests appeared first on Religion News Service.
AME Church statement on Democratic VP nominee Senator Kamala Harris
"This is the Day that the Lord has Made" In May 2020, presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Joe Biden committed to adding a woman to his ticket. Throughout the summer, Biden ... The post AME Church statement on Democratic VP nominee Senator Kamala Harris appeared first on Religion News Service.
Missionaries gain access to Amazon’s Indigenous peoples, despite pandemic
SAO PAULO (RNS) — Indigenous rights groups now worry that the new law will prompt missionaries to enter their reservations, and spread coronavirus. The post Missionaries gain access to Amazon’s Indigenous peoples, despite pandemic appeared first on Religion News Service.
Five things Pope Francis should do while imprisoned by the pandemic
(RNS) — Reforms to the Vatican’s financial system, the Curia and how the church prevents clergy sexual abuse are the ecclesial equivalent of cleaning the basement and the attic, but now’s the time. The post Five things Pope Francis should do while imprisoned by the pandemic appeared first on Religion News Service.

General Strike & Blockade in Bolivia Enter Day 11 as Protesters Condemn Delayed Vote by Coup Gov't
We go to Bolivia, where opponents of the coup government have entered day 11 of a general strike and nationwide highway blockade to protest the repeated postponement of Bolivia's first presidential election since last year's ouster of Evo Morales by the right-wing coup government of Jeanine Áñez, which was followed by an economic collapse and […]
Was Kamala Harris a Progressive Prosecutor? A Look at Her Time as a DA & California Attorney General
As Senator Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman of color on a major party ticket, we host a debate on her record as California attorney general and San Francisco district attorney, when she proudly billed herself as "top cop" and called for more cops on the street. San Francisco Deputy Public Defender Niki […]
The Case Against Trump Is "Open and Shut": Kamala Harris Slams President's Handling of Pandemic
As Kamala Harris, the first woman of color on a major presidential ticket, hits the campaign trail with Joe Biden for the first time, we play an extended excerpt of her address, in which she blasts President Trump's handling of the economy, immigration, racial justice and the coronavirus pandemic. "The case against Donald Trump and […]
Headlines for August 13, 2020
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden Make First Appearance as Running Mates, U.S. Records Highest Coronavirus Death Toll of Summer, NJ Schools Allowed to Reopen as NY Educators Call for Delay to Start of School Year, Florida Sheriff Bans Deputies from Wearing Masks as Coronavirus Cases Spike, New WH Coronavirus Task Force Chief Is Radiologist Who […]
What the Nazis Learned from Jim Crow: Author Isabel Wilkerson on the U.S. Racial Caste System
In her extensively researched new book, "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson argues the United States' racial hierarchy should be thought of as a caste system, similar to that in India. In a wide-ranging interview, she describes how she also looks at the ways Nazi Germany borrowed from U.S. Jim […]

Emmy-Nominated 'Watchmen' Writer Explores Generational Trauma And Racism
The HBO show uses sci-fi and superheroes to examine American racism. Cord Jefferson wrote the episode in which the main character goes back in time and to relive the trauma of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
Linguist Geoff Nunberg, Who Explored Our Ever-Changing Language, Dies At 75
Nunberg became a contributor to Fresh Air in 1987. He wasn't interested in scolding people for not following the rules; he wanted to explore how language changes over time. He died Tuesday at 75.
Black Power Scholar Illustrates How MLK And Malcolm X Influenced Each Other
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are frequently seen as opposing forces in the struggle for civil rights but Peniel Joseph, author of The Sword and the Shield, says the truth is more nuanced.
'Boys State' Helps Teens Learn How Politics Work — Perhaps A Little Too Well
A new documentary follows 2018's Texas Boys State, a week-long summer experiment in which teens form their own representative democracy. The mock election highlights flaws of the real-life system.
'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Sketches Out Life In The Bottom Berths Of The Starship
A new CBS All Access cartoon focuses on the ensigns who populate the ship's lower decks — and are charged with mostly menial tasks, like fetching drinks or repairing food replicators.

Eight Prayers for the Online Dating Journey
Here are a few lines to pray before swiping left or right. When single folks like me—who on many days would prefer to be partnered—talk to God, our prayer life can sometimes sound a bit demanding. When we’re feeling frustrated that dating apps are drying up or that the pandemic isn’t helping our marital prospects, […]
True Worship Means Real Justice
Where in America can we see proof of righteousness and justice for disadvantaged racialized people? My Jim Crow parents used time-honored African storytelling to pass on their meaningful lessons and history to me. Growing up on land owned by white sharecroppers, my mother and father picked cotton in Mississippi and Tennessee from the age of […]
White Fragility: All Truth Matters
God can and will reveal His truth in unexpected places. While reading this article it would be important to refer to the first post in this series, which lists DiAngelo’s definitions, including: "Whiteness rests upon a foundational premise: the definition of whites as the norm or standard for human, and people of color as a […]
Who Are the Most Generous? Not Who You’d Expect.
The secret to becoming a cheerful giver is to remember whom we are giving to. Where in the US are people the most generous? Based on stereotypes, one might be tempted to think of the South, because of its hospitality culture; or the West Coast with its activist streak; or perhaps the Northeast because of […]
Blessed by ‘The Blessing’ in the World’s Indigenous Languages
Knowing how other Christians translate Numbers 6 can take us from merely being “#blessed” to being “pierced by words that cause grace.” The more than 100 popular videos of “The Blessing” sung by churches as benedictions to their cities, countries, and the world have become a multilingual phenomenon. As one YouTube comment mentions, it’s like […]

How Families Are Finding God, Grace and Faith Outside a House of Worship
Parents say they miss the religious communities that were a big part of their lives, but they are finding ways to practice their faith with their children.
Trump Appointee With History of Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Remarks Leaves Aid Agency
Merritt Corrigan, the former deputy White House liaison for the U.S. Agency for International Development, had drawn scrutiny shortly after being named to the position.
Talking to the Dead in the Sunshine State
I was searching for facts, for a lost friend, and for what couldn’t be explained.
The Vatican Is Said to Be Hacked From China Before Talks With Beijing
In one attack, the hackers weaponized an electronic file with a letter that had a note of condolence from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state.
Cancer, Religion and a ‘Good’ Death
It is hard to know how much my patient, caught in an eternal childhood, understood about his cancer.

Condemning Racism
We are committed to hearing and addressing the experiences of people of color—as well as confronting racism and working for a better America. The post Condemning Racism appeared first on Pew Research Center.
What is machine learning, and how does it work?
This video from our Methods 101 series explains the basics of machine learning and how it allows researchers at the Center to analyze data on a large scale. The post What is machine learning, and how does it work? appeared first on Pew Research Center.
How Pew Research Center is covering COVID-19
We're committed to informing the public with facts about the far-reaching impact that this global pandemic is having on our society. The post How Pew Research Center is covering COVID-19 appeared first on Pew Research Center.
7 Questions on the Daily Impact of the Coronavirus
The Pew Research Center’s Claudia Deane summarized recent survey findings, including Americans’ views of the impact on their daily life, their concerns about the economy, and trust levels in government and the health system on the After The Fact podcast from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The post 7 Questions on the Daily Impact of the […]
The State of Trust, Facts, and Democracy
Michael Dimock, president of the Pew Research Center, spoke about the latest research on trust, facts, and democracy in America on the After The Fact podcast from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The post The State of Trust, Facts, and Democracy appeared first on Pew Research Center.

UCC aids Isaias recovery with CWS Kits and Buckets, offer of grants
Remember the CWS Kits your congregation put together last spring? Because United Church of Christ churches had helped stock up the Church World Service warehouses, CWS was able to dispatch Emergency Cleanup Buckets and Hygiene Kits to several areas impacted by Isaias within days of the storm’s passing earlier this month. In addition, the UCC stands […]
Beirut Explosion Response
On August 4, 2020, an explosion at the port in Beirut Lebanon sent shockwaves across the city, shattering windows as far as 25 km away from the blast site. This tragedy occurs amid political and social tension, the COVID-19 pandemic and Lebanon's worst economic crisis in a century. The economic, health, and political crises in Lebanon have left […]
Kansas church aids COVID-19 affected immigrant neighbors
When COVID-19 shut down much of the U.S. economy, among the people hardest hit were immigrant and refugee neighbors of Plymouth Congregational Church of Lawrence, Kansas. Plymouth UCC quickly set out to meet the burgeoning immediate needs of the 52 vulnerable immigrant families already in case management with partner Centro Hispano. Among contributors to this effort […]
Grants to UCC Conferences - from PPE to Tech Upgrades
United Church of Christ conferences are engaging the challenges and disparities created or worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic with assistance as diverse as eviction protection for people out of work, PPE for hurricane shelters and technology upgrades for rural congregations. Funding from Wider Church Ministries (WCM) “is helping them serve communities hardest hit by the pandemic,” […]

Sermons by Mission Co-workers
Mission co-workers share video of sermons they have preached during the COVID-19 season. To use one of these sermons in your worship service, please contact Cathy Nichols.
A Life Devoted to the Poor and the Forgotten: The Testimony of Bishop Pedro Casaldáliga
Spanish Claretian missionary Pedro Casaldáliga, bishop of the poor and the forgotten, died on the 8th of August, 2020, at 92 years of age, in the city of Batatais, in Brazil. He was born in Balsareny, Spain, in 1928. He arrived in the Brazilian Amazon in 1968, in São Félix do Araguaia, a municipality of […]
Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims await justice; 70 Years of Discrimination based on Religion
Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims observe August 10th across the country as a day to highlight and protest the denial of the fundamental constitutional rights to them for the last seventy years!
Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Aug. 10, 2020
On Tuesday 4th August, an explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut causing almost complete destruction of the port area and a very large number of deaths and injuries. The people of Lebanon were already struggling to deal with high levels of Covid19 and poverty especially among Syrian and Palestinian refugees. O God, bring comfort to […]

Grand opening, grand closing
Outdoor retailer REI had plans to open a brand-new headquarters in Seattle this summer. But with employees working from home, the company is looking to sell its new building before it’s even moved in. Today, we’ll look at the lessons learned by REI and other companies looking to cut costs in the pandemic. Plus: Some […]
How problems at USPS could affect its workers
Recent changes at the U.S. Postal Service are causing mail to slow down. The delays could lead to more business shifting to private-sector competitors — and that could have consequences for workers. Most private competitors are less generous with pay and benefits than USPS, which has long been considered a provider of “solid middle-class jobs.” […]
From vacant buildings to a community of Black women homeowners
One of the consequences of structural racism in the U.S. economy is the persistent gap between Black and white homeownership. Black Women Build is working to change that. The group is converting some of Baltimore’s 16,000 abandoned buildings into a community, working with Black women to refurbish the homes and then selling the homes to […]
What would a payroll tax holiday look like?
President Donald Trump ordered a payroll tax deferral on Aug. 8, but it only applies to workers who make a certain amount of money, and it’s going to be really complicated for employers. And it’s unclear how payment would work after the deferral period ends in January. Plus: What the consumer price index means for […]
Jobs aren’t coming back for everyone
We got a decent, not great, jobs report to kick off the weekend. The U.S. economy added 1.8 million jobs last month, and the unemployment rate fell to 10.2%. But jobs aren’t coming back equally. We’ll tell you what you need to know and break down the week with our expert panelists. Plus: the latest […]

United but Not Uniform: Finding Faith at the Women’s Convention
Thousands of women gathered in Detroit over Halloween weekend for the Women’s Convention, a conference meant to build upon the energy of January’s Women’s March—the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. Our Women and Girls Campaign Associate Jenna Barnett attended the gathering to learn what role faith played in this Convention. She was surprised by what […]
Black and DACAmented in the U.S.
With the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in limbo, our Associate Web Editor Dhanya Addanki talked to Patrice Lawrence and Mwewa Sumbwe of the UndocuBlack Network about what the end of DACA could mean. This network was founded by undocumented black immigrants who wanted to center the voices of black undocumented people that […]
Can Virtual Reality Rescue Humanity?
Video games have long been dismissed from mainstream audiences as shallow or immature, but can they be something more? Our multimedia editor JP Keenan traveled to the "Games For Change" festival to talk with game designers about the power of "empathy games" and learn about future of virtual reality to see if it's the game […]
How These Christian Activists Are Putting the Death Penalty on Trial
In January 2017, 18 anti-death penalty activists were arrested and taken to jail for protesting against the death penalty on the steps of the supreme court. On this episode, our Associate Web Editor, @dhanyaddanki, talks to three of the 18 arrested death penalty abolitionists about why they fight against capital punishment. @ShaneClaiborne, Derrick Wayne Jamison, and SueZann […]
You Can’t Mute All the Trolls: How to Be a Journalist in 2017
On today's episode, our deputy web editor @chwoodiwiss chats with with journalists @sullivanamy, @dawn_cherie, and @ayshabkhan about something journos usually don’t like talking about: when doing our job becomes too much. We discuss the public's rising suspicion of journalism, dealing with traumatic images, fending off Twitter hate, and—whew—why we still love the work. For more, read our companion piece in […]

Letters to the Editor (Resurrecting this Historical Section): Redefining Anthropology?
Editor’s Note The lifeblood of science and social science is competition among ideas in healthy debate testing scholarly standards and findings. In recent years, as standards have begun to disappear in social science and as journals begin to advocate for doctrine in place of social science and discipline, the opportunity to challenge colleagues (and editors) […]
Returning Discipline to the Discipline: A Model Procedure for Reviews in Anthropology, Social Sciences, and Other Related Disciplines
This piece uses participant observation of and research into disciplinary procedures to reveal that review policies in anthropology, other ‘social sciences’, and related disciplines have become arbitrary and politicised with little to protect professional standards of a discipline and to avoid conflicts of interest that prejudice scholarship. To address the problem, this piece takes the […]
The Nonsense and Non-Science of Political Science: A Politically Incorrect View of ‘Poly-T(r)ic(k)s’
The purpose of this short essay is to highlight the failures in contemporary Political Science by sketching a small model of what the discipline would look like if it were in fact a “discipline” driven by scientific questions and methods responsive to public benefit rather than to indoctrination and control. Rather than simply accept, on […]
An International Legal Scholar’s View on “Is Economics in Violation of International Law? Remaking Economics as a Social Science”
An Ecological Economist’s View on “Is Economics in Violation of International Law? Remaking Economics as a Social Science”
Introduction Is mainstream economics with its many theories and recommendations compatible with international law, such as the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP, 2007) or the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development of 1992 (UN Rio Declaration, 1992)? Are globally renowned universities teaching economics in ways that violate international law? Can […]

Important COVID-19 Update
The Coalition’s Client Services Office will be closed until the State of Emergency is lifted. Anyone needing assistance may call 240-446-9649 to inquire about Religious Coalition service availability. Emergency Financial Services will remain intact throughout the COVID-19 crisis. However, due to the halt of utility terminations and rent evictions, these services are currently provided on […]
Important COVID-19 Information
The Coalition’s Client Services Office will be closed until the State of Emergency is lifted. Clients can still access emergency financial services by calling 240-446-9649. Email questions or concerns at info@rcehn.org. The Alan P. Linton individual shelter will continue to operate as normal, on a first come, first serve basis. Those who are utilizing the […]
Newsletter: Winter 2020
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It’s A Wonderful Life
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2019 Unity Campaign
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How Trump compares with other recent presidents in appointing federal judges
President Donald Trump has appointed 194 of the 792 active federal judges, or almost a quarter of the total. The post How Trump compares with other recent presidents in appointing federal judges appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Before protests, black Americans said religious sermons should address race relations
Six-in-ten black adults say it is important for houses of worship to address “political topics such as immigration and race relations.” The post Before protests, black Americans said religious sermons should address race relations appeared first on Pew Research Center.
A month before George Floyd’s death, black and white Americans differed sharply in confidence in the police
In April, 78% of Americans overall – but 56% of black Americans – said they had confidence in police officers to act in the public's best interests. The post A month before George Floyd’s death, black and white Americans differed sharply in confidence in the police appeared first on Pew Research Center.
10 things we know about race and policing in the U.S.
Black adults are about five times as likely as whites to say they’ve been unfairly stopped by police because of their race or ethnicity. The post 10 things we know about race and policing in the U.S. appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Black imprisonment rate in the U.S. has fallen by a third since 2006
There were 1,501 black prisoners for every 100,000 black adults in 2018, down sharply from 2,261 black inmates per 100,000 black adults in 2006. The post Black imprisonment rate in the U.S. has fallen by a third since 2006 appeared first on Pew Research Center.

PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split in the Orthodox Church
The Orthodox Church in Ukraine has been under the authority of Moscow since 1686. Until the 2014 war with Russia, that situation bothered few. Now a growing number of congregations, approximately 500 so far, have joined a new independent Ukrainian … More → The post PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split […]
PBS NewsHour: Following Father Theodore Hesburgh through Civil Rights era
The new documentary, “Hesburgh,” explores the life of Father Theodore Hesburgh, who served as a long-time president of the University of Notre Dame and is recognized now as one of the most important civic and educational leaders of the 20th … More → The post PBS NewsHour: Following Father Theodore Hesburgh through Civil Rights era […]
VIDEO: California’s first Muslim judge on faith and public service
Justice Halim Dhanidina was recently elevated to California’s Courts of Appeal, making him the state’s most senior judge of Muslim faith. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk talks with Dhanidina about engaging with supporters and critics alike, and setting an … More → The post VIDEO: California’s first Muslim judge on faith and public service […]
America’s Foremost Muslim Judge
America’s Foremost Muslim Judge By David Tereshchuk It wasn’t exactly a surprise for Halim Dhanidina to get a call in 2012 from California Governor Jerry Brown’s office saying he’d been picked to serve as a judge on the state’s Superior … More → The post America’s Foremost Muslim Judge appeared first on Religion & Ethics […]
The relationship between science and religion
The friction between science and religion goes back centuries. While the conflict often lies in beliefs and research, the common ground between the two is sometimes left unexplored. Researchers dive deeper into this debate. The post The relationship between science and religion appeared first on Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.

Youth Ministry Accused Of Deceiving Queer Teens With ‘Bait And Switch’
Young Life, an evangelical ministry, purposefully hides its anti-LGBTQ theology and turns queer people away after they're already invested in the program, activists say.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Defeats Minnesota Democratic Primary Challenger
With Omar's victory over Antone Melton-Meaux, an attorney, every "Squad" member has won her primary.
Instead Of Painting Over Black Lives Matter Graffiti, This Church Memorialized The Message
In the midst of protests over police brutality, this Portland church hopes the Christian community wakes up to the issues of racial injustice in this country.
Even White Evangelicals Don't Think Churches Should Be Exempt From Virus Restrictions
The overwhelming majority of American adults say houses of worship should follow the same coronavirus rules as businesses, a Pew study suggests.
Video Captures Lebanese Priest's Horror As Blast Rocked Church
Father Rabih Thoumy can be seen fleeing for cover as a massive explosion shook Saint Maron-Baouchrieh church during a livestreamed service.