RNS Press Releases

Hillsong Church launches in Phoenix area

By Religion News LLC — February 16, 2016

PHOENIX – Hillsong Church, a global church founded in Australia with 15 locations and over 100,000 in weekly attendance, announces the launch of it’s third US congregation in the Phoenix, Arizona area on February 21, 2016. The Phoenix site will initially offer six Sunday worship experiences on three campuses with additional sites under consideration. “After 15 […]

Proclaim 16 to feature presidential candidates forum

By Ron Ribiat — February 15, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Proclaim 16, the NRB International Christian Media Convention, will feature a Presidential Candidates Forum. Taking place just days before the “Super Tuesday” primaries in Tennessee and many nearby states, this will be an opportunity not to be missed. “This is a pivotal year for our nation, and Christian communicators will be well-served […]

When God Left the Building now available on DVD

By Religion News LLC — February 15, 2016

A provocative new film providing a candid examination of the recent decline of the American church is set to release on DVD. The documentary When God Left the Building explores why American churches are facing declining attendance and support. It will be available on DVD February 15. To make the film, director Thom Schultz and […]

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – February 12, 2016

By Religion News LLC — February 10, 2016

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1924 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 12, 2016 (check local listings). Israel Boycott Controversy – Deborah Potter reports on the BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) movement that is intended to pressure Israel […]

Calvary Church honors Dr. John H. Munro on 10th anniversary as Senior Pastor

By Religion News LLC — February 9, 2016

On Sunday, February 7, the congregation of Calvary Church celebrated a decade of ministry with Senior Pastor Dr. John H. Munro, and his wife, Gudny. The Scottish “Preacher of Grace and Shepherd of Souls,” is the ninth senior pastor to lead the Charlotte flock since the church was founded in 1939. At the 9:45 AM […]

Episcopal clergy offer Ashes to Go in Alexandria, VA

By Religion News LLC — February 6, 2016

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Clergy members from Historic Christ Church, Immanuel Church on the Hill and Church of the Resurrection will offer the imposition of ashes for morning commuters at three Alexandria locations on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016.Historic Christ Church clergy will be offering Ashes to Go to morning commuters from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. […]

Malteser International Americas takes action in Colombia to protect pregnant women and their unborn babies from the Zika virus

By Religion News LLC — February 5, 2016

MIAMI – In an effort to protect Latin America’s most vulnerable — specifically pregnant woman and their unborn babies — against the Zika virus, Malteser International Americas is stepping up its prevention and education efforts in Latin America. On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Zika virus as a “public health emergency of […]

Major gathering of Christian leaders converging in April to grapple with solutions to the impact of internet pornography on the Church

By Religion News LLC — February 5, 2016

“Set Free Global Summit” in Greensboro, NC on April 4-7 to Host 30 Eminent Christian Thought Leaders with Practical Advice on Pornography Issues Special Study Findings to be Presented About Pornography Use in America and in the Church. To register for the event, go to: http://setfreesummit.org PLANO, Texas — A major gathering of Christian leaders will converge […]

Austrian President Heinz Fischer says Austria must face challenge of integrating refugees with dialogue

By Religion News LLC — February 4, 2016

Speaking at the International Dialogue Centre on Tuesday, the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr. Heinz Fischer, stressed the importance of interreligious dialogue as Austria faces the challenges of integrating refugees fleeing turmoil and violence in the Middle East. The President said that if the country does not face these challenges now, then […]

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – February 5, 2016

By Religion News LLC — February 3, 2016

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1923 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 5, 2016 (check local listings). Hamtramck, Michigan Muslims – Hamtramck, Michigan was once the home of an auto-manufacturing plant that employed 45,000 workers. Its population then […]

Wheaton College alumni in political science support Professor Larycia Hawkins

By Tobin Grant — February 3, 2016

Twenty political scientists who graduated from Wheaton College wrote an open letter to their alma mater. The professors are asking Wheaton College’s president and board of trustees to reinstate Professor Larycia Hawkins, halt the process of terminating her with cause, and work toward reconciliation. “We implore Wheaton College to find a way to allow Professor […]

Malteser International Americas announces second annual “Make Lent Count” campaign to help feed the less fortunate

By Religion News LLC — February 2, 2016

Building on the success of their inaugural 2015 campaign to remind believers that Lent is a time for giving, not just giving things up, Malteser International Americas is again going to help “Make Lent Count” and enable friends and supporters to help feed those who are struggling to find their meal, or those who do […]

UMKR opposes anti-boycott divestment sanctions (BDS) legislation

By Religion News LLC — February 2, 2016

United Methodist Kairos Response (UMKR) has published a briefing paper outlining the reasons for its opposition to pending legislation that would curb the basic rights of Americans to decide how they will invest and spend their money. These measures, known as “anti-BDS” (Boycotts, Divestment, and Sanctions) legislation, have been introduced in a number of US states […]

Pepperdine announces 2016 The Veritas Forum speaker, Ravi Zacharias

By Religion News LLC — February 1, 2016

Pepperdine University is proud to announce that its 2016 The Veritas Forum will feature Ravi Zacharias, Christian apologist thought-leader and author. Zacharias will deliver his address “What Gives Humans Value?” at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, on Tuesday, February 16, at 7 PM. Zacharias, founder and president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, has spoken all over […]

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