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‘The Road to Edmond’ – A provocative faith-based movie launches national tour
By Religion News LLC — May 9, 2018
8TRACKstudios announced the launch of a national tour to promote its newest film, The Road to Edmond, with screenings across the country.
GP Catholic Services appoints Sharon Kucia as senior vice president
By Religion News LLC — May 9, 2018
GP Catholic Services, a division of Graham-Pelton Consulting, announced today the appointment of Sharon Kucia as senior vice president. Kucia will provide senior-level leadership, developing relationships with clients as well as designing and leading fundraising campaigns for dioceses, parishes and other Catholic organizations.
People who regularly read Bible say it’s better than coffee to jump-start their mornings
By Religion News LLC — May 8, 2018
The more engaged someone is with the Bible, the more likely he or she is to recognize their need for it on a daily basis, according to the latest State of the Bible research from American Bible Society. Among this group[i], 61 percent said they must have the Bible as part of their daily routines when given a choice between the Bible, coffee, sweets and social media.
Religion News Service embraces the future
By Religion News LLC — May 7, 2018
Recent announcements at Religion News Service, including new staff and a pending $4.9 million grant, demonstrate the strategic adjustments RNS is making to honor its 84-year legacy and ensure its bright future.
United Methodist Women’s pre-assembly action events
By Religion News LLC — May 3, 2018
United Methodist Women will turn their faith, hope and love into action at four action events related to its service and advocacy on Economic Inequality and Climate Justice leading up to and throughout its “The Power of Bold” quadrennial Assembly in Columbus, Ohio, May 18-20.
Religion News Service welcomes Paul O’Donnell as interim managing editor
By Religion News LLC — May 3, 2018
Religion News Service, a news agency dedicated to secular coverage of religion, spirituality, culture and ethics, has appointed Paul O’Donnell as interim managing editor.
Religion News Foundation welcomes major grant to expand religion journalism
By Religion News LLC — May 1, 2018
Religion News Foundation (RNF) today announced that Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved a $4.9 million grant to the Religion News Foundation (RNF) aimed at enhancing the quality and scope of religion journalism around the world. The Global Religion Journalism Initiative grant, conditional upon receiving a favorable determination regarding private foundation tax law requirements, would be an unprecedented investment in religion journalism.
Four new faculty members joining Phillips Theological Seminary
By Religion News LLC — May 1, 2018
Dean Nancy Claire Pittman is pleased to announce four additions to the Phillips Theological Seminary faculty. The four new faculty members are: Lisa D. Barnett, PhD, ThM, MDiv, BA, Assistant Professor of Christian History Arthur F. Carter, Jr., PhD, MA, MDiv, BA, Assistant Professor of New Testament and Director of Black Church Studies Warren Carter, […]
Changes announced for NCR Leadership
By Religion News LLC — April 30, 2018
Following its semi-annual board meeting April 27 in Kansas City, Mo., Tom Bertelsen, NCR Board of Directors Chair, announced that Caitlin Hendel, NCR’s chief executive officer, publisher and president, has submitted her resignation to be effective June 30, 2018.
Statement from the Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church on the transition of James H. Cone
By Religion News LLC — April 30, 2018
The African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrates the life, work, and legacy of Dr. James H. Cone. Dr. Cone’s theological purpose and project were to challenge the theological idolatry of white supremacy while encouraging the Black Church to be “unashamedly black and unapologetically Christian.” His classic works Black Theology and Black Power (1969), a Black Theology of Liberation (1970); and God of the Oppressed (1975) powerfully challenged theological, social, political, and ecclesiastical business as usual.
Religion News Service Board of Managers affirms commitment to accuracy, integrity
By Religion News LLC — April 27, 2018
The Religion News Service Board of Managers, comprised of both seasoned journalists and nonprofit professionals, is dedicated to honoring the legacy and preserving the future of our organization. Our commitment to the integrity of RNS, founded in 1934, includes ensuring it maintains the highest standards of accuracy. When we are notified that a story may […]
Faith communities issue interfaith statement calling for urgent action toward nuclear abolition at NPT PrepCom in Geneva
By Religion News LLC — April 26, 2018
On April 25, diverse faith-based organizations and individuals committed to a nuclear-weapon-free world presented a joint statement at the second session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The statement was read by Hayley Ramsay-Jones of SGI on behalf of the group Faith Communities Concerned about Nuclear Weapons during the session of statements from non-governmental organizations.
‘Living the Change’ – global, multi-faith sustainable living campaign launches in UK at Climate Outreach Masterclass
By Religion News LLC — April 26, 2018
Yesterday at the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a Climate Outreach Masterclass served as the UK launch of “Living the Change”, an international campaign bringing together people of diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds with sustainable consumption experts to champion sustainable lifestyles.
Generous gift from Tandean Rustandy, MBA’07, endows chair in Global Christianity
By Religion News LLC — April 25, 2018
A $5 million gift from Tandean Rustandy, MBA’07, has created an endowed professorship in the Divinity School at the University of Chicago.
Religion News Service appoints G. Jeffrey MacDonald as interim Editor-in-Chief
By Religion News LLC — April 24, 2018
Religion News Service, a news agency dedicated to secular coverage of religion, ethics, and spirituality, welcomes G. Jeffrey MacDonald as interim editor-in-chief.
