RNS Press Releases
Stand for justice, resist HB2
By Religion News LLC — January 25, 2017
“People don’t understand the bill is hurting more people through the inclusion of statutes that limit workers’ rights. The present political climate ... is misleading people to believe that HB2 is about bathroom choices only. It is much more than that,” said Tonya Lanier, president, Western North Carolina United Methodist Women.
Deadline nears for annual awards honoring religion coverage in secular media
By Religion News LLC — January 24, 2017
At its annual convention March 30-April 1 in Chicago, the Religion Communicators Council will honor secular media for excellence in communicating religious issues, positive values and themes by presenting its annual Wilbur Awards.
OCP albums and songbooks inspire the V Encuentro Process
By Religion News LLC — January 24, 2017
Beginning this month, thousands of parishes, lay ecclesial movements and Catholic organizations will participate in the evangelizing process of the V Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry under the theme: Missionary Disciples: Witnesses of God’s Love.
Capella Romana presents Festival on Arvo Pärt
By Religion News LLC — January 20, 2017
The first-ever festival in North America dedicated to the music of Estonian Orthodox composer Arvo Pärt will take place February 5 – 12, 2017 in Portland, Oregon, presented by the Northwest’s leading professional chamber choir, Cappella Romana. Arvo Pärt is the most performed living composer in the world.
New from Stephen Ministries: A book to give to those with cancer and their loved ones
By Religion News LLC — January 17, 2017
When someone you know is facing cancer, what can you do to reach out and help? The newest book from Stephen Ministries offers a simple and powerful answer.
General Commission on Religion and Race introduces Vital Conversations 3: Young Adults, Social Justice and the Church
By Religion News LLC — January 17, 2017
General Commission on Religion and Race, an agency of The United Methodist Church, will launch the third in a series of TED-styled talk videos entitled Vital Conversations 3: Young Adults, Social Justice and the Church. GCORR’s year long 14 part series is designed to spark grassroots engagement and features study guides for each video talk that help small groups and individuals delve deeper into social issues.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – January 13, 2017
By Religion News LLC — January 11, 2017
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #2020, will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on January 13, 2017 (check local listings).
Congregations called to public commitments
By Religion News LLC — January 10, 2017
Noting concern that "threatening, authoritarian messages" accompanying the recent election of Donald J. Trump "open the way to more radical attacks on human rights and democratic processes" within the United States, 50 Christian leaders from across America have called on congregations and assemblies to deepen their engagements in the political and economic health of local communities.
Dr. Tony Evans introduces one man’s search for significance in new novel The Legacy of Nobody Smith
By Religion News LLC — January 10, 2017
Like the most recent Smithsonian museum that chronicles the African American experience, a new biographical novel tackles concentric themes – the triumph of spirituality and significance over racism and poverty. Set in Baltimore at the dawn of the Civil Rights movement, The Legacy of Nobody Smith traces one man’s rise to influence despite tremendous odds.
Jewish refugees in Cyprus en route to Israel Photo Exhibit
By Religion News LLC — January 6, 2017
A little known part of the histories of Israel and Cyprus, and one of the darker episodes of the British Empire, will be commemorated in a photo exhibit entitled "Jewish Refugees in Cyprus En Route to Israel" sponsored by Temple Israel of Lawrence, who is hosting the exhibition, AJC Long Island, the Consulate General of the Republic of Cyprus and the Consulate General of Israel in New York.
‘We were deceiving them’ – former preachers unite at a conference after embracing new religion
By Religion News LLC — January 5, 2017
Sixty former bishops, pastors, preachers, lay ministers, lay priests and missionary priests met in the Philippines this month for a multi-day conference to learn more about the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC or Church Of Christ).
Let’s face race — Legacy of the Mother Emanuel 9
By Ron Ribiat — January 5, 2017
We are thankful that the Charleston, South Carolina jury rendered a just decision in the case of the heinous and cowardly murder of the nine martyrs of Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17, 2015.
Christians for Fair Witness urges Israelis and Palestinians to control their future
By Religion News LLC — January 5, 2017
World powers are preparing to convene at a summit in Paris later this month to discuss the future of Israel and Palestine. Neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians have been invited to take part in the actual summit. They were merely invited to a separate meeting following the summit where they would be presented with the conclusions and recommendations of the countries which did participate.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – January 6, 2017
By Religion News LLC — January 4, 2017
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #2019, will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on January 6, 2017. (Check local listings.)
Kenneth L. Marcus to speak on definition of anti-Semitism at author talk
By Religion News LLC — January 4, 2017
What is the definition of anti-Semitism? Previous efforts to define 'anti-Semitism' have been complicated by the disreputable origins of the term, the discredited sources of its origin and the contested politics of its applications. Kenneth L. Marcus, founder of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law will answer this question and more as he delves into the subject of 'anti-Semitism' during an author talk on Friday, January 20, 2017, at Temple Israel of Lawrence, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York.
