RNS Press Releases
Discover how Saint Peter holds the keys to finding Jesus
By Religion News LLC — November 2, 2016
Nationally renowned Bible Scholar, author and Catholic speaker Dr. Tim Gray hands his readers the keys to a deeper understanding of St. Peter in his new book, PETER: Keys to Following Jesus. Readers will marvel at the insight provided, as Gray lays out Peter’s journey from man to saint and how one can learn and grow in their relationship to Jesus from pivotal moments in St. Peter’s life.
A child is born without eyes, and parents see God’s gifts
By Religion News LLC — November 1, 2016
From a combined birth defect so rare only 50 other cases exist in the world, Christian Buchanan was born without eyes. Now, in her new book, Through the Eyes of Hope, Christian’s mom, Lacey Buchanan, tells the gripping story of how God helped two parents see the worst circumstances radiate with glory.
Public Faith in Action named one of year’s best religion books
By Religion News LLC — October 31, 2016
Publishers Weekly, the international trade journal of book publishing, has selected Public Faith in Action: How to Think Carefully, Engage Wisely, and Vote with Integrity by Miroslav Volf and Ryan McAnnally-Linz, published by Brazos Press, as one of the Best Books of 2016. The list of the year’s best books is featured in the October 31 print edition and online.
Religion Communicators Convention to explore faith communications and presence
By Religion News LLC — October 28, 2016
The omnipresence of faith communications “here, there and everywhere” and mastering the channels for communicating those messages will serve as the theme of the Religion Communicators Council’s (RCC) annual convention, March 30-April 1, 2017 in Chicago.
The Balm In Gilead, Inc., joins Faith United Against Alzheimer’s Coalition highlighting the role of African American churches in fight against Alzheimer’s disease
By Religion News LLC — October 27, 2016
Faith United Against Alzheimer’s – an UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Coalition mobilizing the faith community in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease – today announced that The Balm In Gilead has joined the Coalition, bringing decades of experience working with African American churches in the United States to tackle urgent health challenges.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – October 28, 2016
By Religion News LLC — October 26, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #2009 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on October 28, 2016 (check local listings).
Book examines the affections in the Christian tradition
By Religion News LLC — October 26, 2016
Dale M. Coulter, associate professor of historical theology at Regent University, and Amos Yong, professor of theology and mission at Fuller Theological Seminary, have edited a new book titled The Spirit, the Affections, and the Christian Tradition.
Three ways Thrivent members and others can support Hurricane Matthew relief
By Religion News LLC — October 25, 2016
Thrivent Financial is highlighting three ways for Thrivent members and others to help those affected by Hurricane Matthew’s devastation in Haiti and the United States.
Catholic Academy formed to support health and academic outcomes of urban Catholic schools
By Religion News LLC — October 25, 2016
The Catholic Academy centralizes governance and operations of the three K-8 schools, and provides greater stability, sharing of best practices among staffs, and increased ability to strengthen academic outcomes and the whole child experience. The Academy concept was evaluated and approved by the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis this summer.
Lee Strobel’s best-selling ‘The Case for Christ’ comes to life on film
By Religion News LLC — October 25, 2016
THE CASE FOR CHRIST, based on Lee Strobel's best-selling book about his own journey as an award-winning investigative journalist and resolute atheist who sets out to disprove Christianity, comes to life in its big screen debut.
‘You Are the Catholic Brand’ receives raves
By Religion News LLC — October 24, 2016
The most powerful marketing force available to the Church is you, says Liguori author Matthew Kilmurry in his highly acclaimed, groundbreaking book, You Are the Catholic Brand, which presents the Catholic’s role as evangelist like none other — using business branding techniques that quickly make sharing the faith simple, natural, and unintimidating.
Yoga therapy session for internal healing
By Religion News LLC — October 24, 2016
World renowned YOGA Guru Dilip Sarkar MD presents authentic Pathnjali Yoga Asanas, Pranayama & meditation session at Hindu Society temple hall
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – October 21, 2016
By Religion News LLC — October 20, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #2008 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on October 21, 2016 (check local listings).
United Methodist Women annual meeting focuses on identity, mission
By Religion News LLC — October 17, 2016
Setting a solid foundation and identity were recurring themes throughout the first annual meeting of the United Methodist Women board of directors, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York City.
30th annual Symposium set for January 2017
By Religion News LLC — October 14, 2016
The 30th edition of the Calvin Symposium on Worship will bring some well-known plenary speakers to Grand Rapids. But big names are not the focus of the annual event, sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) and the Center for Excellence in Preaching.
