(RNS) — The Progressive National Baptist president said of some churches after the hurricane: 'Even the ones that were serving as shelters, most of them have...
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — ‘Our hope is that people will leave inspired, become agents of change as a result of what happened here,’ said the Rev. Arthur Price...
(RNS) — 'This is the Seminary recognizing that along with repentance for past sins, there is also a need for action,' said Virginia Theological Seminary...
(RNS) — Reported baptisms declined in eight of the last 10 years and dropped by more than 100,000 since 2009, according to the denomination's Annual Church...
(RNS) — The Rev. Lenny Duncan recently decided to challenge his denomination in a new book, titled 'Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the...
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — During breaks in their four-day meeting, many delegates to the Religions for Peace global assembly found time to explore the town of...
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — Azza Karam, an expert who works with the U.N. on issues of religion and development, succeeds William Vendley, who has held the role...
(RNS) — 'Charity is essential and I'm still actively part of charitable efforts in hunger,' Simon said. 'But charity can only do so much.'
(RNS) — The survey's state-by-state findings come at a time when overall national views on the legality of abortion have remained stable. In 2018, 15% of those...
ROCKVILLE, Md. (RNS) — Twinbrook Baptist Church will close, but its sale will help nonprofits meet needs in the community and the Hispanic congregation that...
(RNS) — The appellate court ruled that the so-called Lemon test, which it noted has been ignored in some similar past cases, does not apply in the seal case.
(RNS) — 'We ask God in heaven to ease the anguish of those who suffer and we vow to act with urgent resolve,' President Trump said in remarks at the White...
(RNS) — According to statements from two board members, the inclusion of Rachael Denhollander in the trailer released July 23 appears to have been a particular...
NEW YORK (RNS) — As the nation marks the 400th anniversary of the forced arrival of Africans in Virginia, a Harlem church joins others that have represented...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (RNS) — 'It is the cradle of the Confederacy and the birthplace of the modern civil rights movement,' said a local church historian.