National Council of Churches
Two cheers for the First Step Act
By Jacob Lupfer — December 19, 2018
(RNS) — To continue to make progress in the next Congress, Republican-aligned groups will need to be as willing to work with liberal Democrats as they have with their own tribe.
How evangelicals teamed up with the White House on prison reform
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 25, 2018
(RNS) — As the First Step Act passes the U.S. House of Representatives, the country’s largest Christian prison ministry says there’s 'never been greater interest in America in criminal justice reform.'
Trump’s alleged ‘s***hole’ remark seems to discomfit some of his evangelical advisers
By Jack Jenkins — January 12, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Several were bothered enough by the alleged comment to counter with their own words on immigration.
On King holiday, religious groups look to 50th anniversary of assassination
By Adelle M. Banks — January 12, 2018
(RNS) — From Memphis to Washington, here are a few ways faith groups and their partners are noting that date in history.
US commission: Russia a major violator of religious freedom
By Lauren Markoe — April 26, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) A dissenting report criticizes the commission for failing to investigate Israel.
Christian groups express ‘grave concerns’ about Trump agenda, appointments
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 9, 2017
(RNS) The National Council of Churches and several other Christian organizations are protesting President-elect Donald Trump's policies and picks to lead his Cabinet and other departments.
Religious leaders celebrate denial of easement for Dakota Access pipeline
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 5, 2016
(RNS) 'With this decision we look forward to being able to return home and spend the winter with our families and loved ones, many of whom have sacrificed as well,' said Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault II in a statement.
Jewish agencies condemn church groups’ resolution on Israel
By RNS staff — September 15, 2016
(RNS) The American Jewish Committee and the Anti-Defamation League characterized the statement as 'profoundly' disappointing.
Rev. Joan Brown Campbell recalls her pioneering ministry
By Adelle M. Banks — April 6, 2016
(RNS) Campbell said clergywomen attaining top leadership positions "still is something that is out of the ordinary."
Religious leaders try to cope with Islamic State attacks
By Kathryn Marchocki — September 29, 2014
(RNS) "To offer a different world view endorsed by religions, as well as governments, in the long term will go a long way to defeating its appeal to those who are looking to join them," said Antonios S. Kireopoulos of the National Council of Churches.
The rise and fall and rise of the National Council of Churches (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — September 26, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Perhaps the influence of the National Council of Churches was overinflated during its heyday a half-century ago, but it is a mistake to ignore the people behind the NCC.
N.C. Catholic dioceses quit church council over same-sex marriage amendment
By Amanda Greene — September 30, 2013
(RNS) Divided over the 2012 state constitutional amendment prohibiting same-sex marriage, the state's two Roman Catholic dioceses and the North Carolina Council of Churches are parting ways.
Churches raised funds, encouraged crowds at ’63 march
By Deborah Barfield Berry — August 22, 2013
(RNS) Through passionate pulpit sermons, religious leaders helped bring busloads to Washington. Fifty years later, organizers are again turning to churches to help mark the anniversary of the march.
Former National Council of Churches leader Bob Edgar dead at 69
By Adelle M. Banks — April 23, 2013
(RNS) The Rev. Bob Edgar, a Democratic congressman and United Methodist minister who went on to lead the National Council of Churches through a painful series of restructuring cuts, died suddenly Tuesday at age 69.
Parliament of the World’s Religions survives financial crunch
By Adelle M. Banks — April 16, 2013
(RNS) With the help of pagans, Jains and people of a range of other faiths, the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions has raised more than $144,000 in two weeks in a desperate bid to overcome a financial crisis.
