Matthew J. Cressler

Matthew J. Cressler is an author at Religion News Service.

All Stories by Matthew J. Cressler

Five years after shooting, Mother Emanuel uneasily adapts as pilgrimage site

By Matthew J. Cressler — June 17, 2020

(RNS) — Before the pandemic struck, worship often included people from across the U.S. and some foreign countries, come to pray at what they take to be a sacred site.

Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions

By Matthew J. Cressler and Adelle M. Banks — February 24, 2020

(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.

How the fight for racial justice pushed Charleston beyond the segregated hour

By Matthew J. Cressler — February 24, 2020

(RNS) — Moving beyond King's most segregated hour means fighting for fairness day after day, year after year in the name of all of the prophets who stand against injustice.