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RNS-Easter-Canvas: At second Easter under pandemic rules, Christians glimpse church’s future
(RNS) — As U.S. Christians celebrate a second Easter under pandemic rules — their own or those imposed by government of denominational guidelines — churches are reckoning with new ways of volunteering, stewardship and above all worshiping. Many will be looking at Easter services this year and wondering if they are not glimpsing the future of a church reshaped by COVID-19. By RNS staff. 1,520 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Unaccompanied-Minors: Faith-based agencies invite volunteers, donations as they care for children at border
(RNS) — On average, 500 unaccompanied children are arriving at the United States-Mexico border each day. If that continues, the U.S. is on track to see more than 100,000 unaccompanied children this year — higher than the record-setting 70,000 children who arrived in 2019. And faith-based agencies like LIRS, which were decimated by the past presidential administration’s immigration and refugee policies, are asking for help to care for those children. By Emily McFarlan Miller and Jack Jenkins. 1,300 words. (category: a)