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The simple faith of gathering together and giving thanks

By Jacob Lupfer — November 23, 2022

(RNS) — These hymns ring loud in my consciousness long after the other trappings of devotion have fallen away.

What does healing look like to survivors of the US Indian boarding school system?

By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 23, 2022

DC’s faith communities rally to protect bused-in immigrants

By Emily Neil — November 22, 2022

Pilgrims, not patriots

By Tracy McKenzie — November 22, 2022

(RNS) — The Pilgrims thought of themselves as temporary travelers in a world that was not their home — much less a nation.

Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King. Here’s why it still matters.

By Jacob Lupfer — November 18, 2022

(RNS) — Christ the King offers both a hopeful and a sobering reminder to Christians, whose loyalty to Jesus becomes subordinated to political ideology.

RNS holiday gift guide 2022: Ideas for the kids, adults and Pastafarians on your list

By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 18, 2022

(RNS) — Because not everybody celebrates a religious holiday in December, but everybody loves presents.

Texas megachurch White’s Chapel departs UMC to anchor new Methodist ‘college’

By BeLynn Hollers and Emily McFarlan Miller — November 18, 2022

SOUTHLAKE, Texas (RNS) — 'We want to work together, and we want to be a healing agent between all of Methodism,' said the Rev. John McKellar, co-pastor of White’s Chapel.

The Twitter exodus: As a Christian minister, I can no longer stay

By Chuck Currie — November 18, 2022

(RNS) — As long as Musk is in charge without restraints or oversight, I'll be away.

How Chappelle’s antisemitic ‘SNL’ bit betrays Black liberation

By Andre Henry — November 17, 2022

(RNS) — The comedian never misses an opportunity to minimize the abuse of oppressed people not his own.

The Respect for Marriage Act protects my family — and my faith

By Paul Brandeis Raushenbush — November 16, 2022

(RNS) — We support equality not in spite of our religious beliefs, but because of them.

MacKenzie Scott gives $15 million to Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

By Jack Jenkins — November 14, 2022

It's the single largest donation in the organization's 83-year history.

Abortion rights scored the biggest midterm victory

By Yonat Shimron and Jack Jenkins — November 9, 2022

(RNS) — Not only did voters support abortion rights ballot measures, they probably also helped Democrats stave off a red wave.

United Methodist Church announces date, location for thrice-postponed General Conference

By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 7, 2022

(RNS) — The next General Conference will be held April 23 to May 3, 2024, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Birmingham ministries host LGBTQ-affirming student fair amid Samford pushback

By Kathryn Post — November 4, 2022

(RNS) — The event takes place months after Samford University disinvited LGBTQ-affirming ministries from its annual ministry fair.

How we might celebrate the legacy of flawed leaders

By R. William Franklin and Craig Townsend — October 28, 2022

(RNS) — Is there a middle ground between valorizing our founders and canceling them?

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