jonathan.woodward
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RNS Morning Report: Never Again Action; Geopolitics at Interfaith Assembly; Voyeurism Arrest in Utah
By jonathan.woodward — August 22, 2019
Protesters assembled by a majority Jewish group walk through traffic as they make their way to Independence Mall on July 4, 2019, in Philadelphia. Hundreds gathered during the city’s traditional Fourth of July parade to protest the treatment of immigrants and asylum-seekers. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)
RNS Morning Report: Religions for Peace World Assembly; Sister Helen Prejean; VeggieTales Reboot
By jonathan.woodward — August 21, 2019
People participate in the Youth Pre-Assembly of Religions for Peace World Assembly on Aug. 19, 2019, in Lindau, Germany. Photo by Christian Flemming/Religions for Peace
RNS Morning Report: Native American Forum; Art Simon on Ending Hunger; Christianity & Nationalism
By jonathan.woodward — August 20, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren participates in the Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux City, Iowa, on Aug. 19, 2019. Video screengrab
RNS Morning Report: Black Church Forum; ELCA Women’s Ordination; Israeli Gender Segregation Ruling
By jonathan.woodward — August 19, 2019
Presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg addresses the first day of the Black Church PAC presidential candidate forum at the Young Leaders Conference in Atlanta on Aug. 16, 2019. Video screengrab
RNS Morning Report: UMC Denominational Breakup Proposed; ICE Protesters; Texas Imam Misconduct Case
By jonathan.woodward — August 16, 2019
United Methodist delegates who advocated for LGBTQ inclusiveness gather to protest the adoption of the Traditional Plan on Feb. 26, 2019, during the special session of the UMC General Conference in St. Louis. RNS photo by Kit Doyle
RNS Morning Report: ‘The Family’ on Netflix; Wyoming Sex Abuse Charges; Taste Community Restaurant
By jonathan.woodward — August 15, 2019
“The Family” premiered on Aug. 9, 2019, on Netflix. Image courtesy of Netflix
RNS Morning Report: Rabbi’s Letters to AG Barr; Kashmiri Americans Organize; UMC Conference Planning
By jonathan.woodward — August 14, 2019
Rabbi Jonathan Perlman speaks at a community gathering in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, on Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
RNS Morning Report: Church Sale Proceeds; Boston Catholic Archdiocese Archives; Abortion Ban Survey
By jonathan.woodward — August 13, 2019
Twinbrook Baptist Church will be closing in Rockville, Md. RNS photo by Adelle M. Banks
RNS Morning Report: ELCA Social Statement; Tisha B’Av Public Vigils; ‘Red Sea Diving Resort’
By jonathan.woodward — August 12, 2019
Votes are cast during the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 8, 2019. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller
RNS Morning Report: U.S. Deportee Dies; Lehigh County Flag & Seal; Muslims for Migrants Campaign
By jonathan.woodward — August 9, 2019
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons
RNS Morning Report: ELCA Sanctuary Church Body; Booker Condemns Gun Violence; Kings Bay Plowshares 7
By jonathan.woodward — August 8, 2019
Hundreds of attendees at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly march to the ICE building in Milwaukee for a prayer vigil in support of migrant children and their families on Aug. 7, 2019. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller
RNS Morning Report: ISNACON Forum; Coalition of Concerned Clergy; ELCA Churchwide Assembly
By jonathan.woodward — August 7, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during the National Education Association Strong Public Schools Presidential Forum on July 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
RNS Morning Report: Reactions to Mass Shootings; Opposing Trump Refugee Cuts; Conversion Therapy
By jonathan.woodward — August 6, 2019
Melody Stout, from left, Hannah Payan, Aaliyah Alba, Sherie Gramlich and Laura Barrios comfort each other during a vigil for victims of the shooting on Aug. 3, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. A young gunman opened fire in an El Paso, Texas, shopping area during the busy back-to-school season, leaving multiple people dead and more […]
RNS Morning Report: Condemning Christian Nationalism; Founders Ministries Controversy; ‘Skin’ Film
By jonathan.woodward — August 5, 2019
Christians Against Christian Nationalism logo. Courtesy image
RNS Morning Report: Slavery and Religion; Leaders of Religious Right; AG Barr and Death Penalty
By jonathan.woodward — August 2, 2019
Interpreter Valarie Holmes portrays Angela, one of the first enslaved Africans to arrive in Virginia, at Historic Jamestowne on March 30, 2019. RNS photo by Adelle M. Banks
