Manhattan’s Middle Collegiate Church begins façade demolition (RNS) — The congregation is already working on architectural plans with an expected cost of between $30 – $40 million. The post Manhattan’s Middle Collegiate Church begins façade demolition appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Church of England synod moves forward with a test of prayers for same-sex couples LONDON (RNS) — The vote follows the House of Bishops’ agreement last month to commend ‘Prayers of Love and Faith,’ a collection of prayers and readings for use in existing services. The bishops also approved the prayers as the basis for stand-alone services for gay couples. The post Church of England synod moves forward with a test of prayers fo…

As Black church grapples with mental health, clergy are both subject and solution (RNS) — A new movement has taken on the taboo in many Black churches against talking about suicide. The post As Black church grapples with mental health, clergy are both subject and solution appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Renowned glass artist and the making of a gigantic church window featured in new film VALLE DE BRAVO, Mexico (AP) — In the film, the Italian artist serves as a mentor-like figure for Tim Carey, a young American colleague who found himself facing the greatest challenge of his artistic career. The post Renowned glass artist and the making of a gigantic church window featured in new film appeared first on Religion News Service.

Middle Collegiate Church nears time for demolition of its historic facade (RNS) — ‘We tried to save a couple of ornamental pieces that we hope we can repurpose in the new building,’ said the Rev. Jacqui Lewis, its senior minister. The post Middle Collegiate Church nears time for demolition of its historic facade appeared first on Religion News Service.

In Vatican summit’s closing document, agreement that synodality is church’s future (RNS) — Pope Francis’ synod on synodality never sought to answer the church’s hot-button questions, but it achieved its goal of promoting dialogue. The post In Vatican summit’s closing document, agreement that synodality is church’s future appeared first on Religion News Service.

Anchorage’s oldest building, a Russian Orthodox church, gets new life in restoration project EKLUTNA, Alaska (AP) — The Russian Orthodox church was established in Alaska on Kodiak Island in 1794 and missionaries spread the faith, baptizing an estimated 18,000 Alaska Natives. The post Anchorage’s oldest building, a Russian Orthodox church, gets new life in restoration project appeared first on Religion News Service.

Palestinian Christians and Muslims have lived together for centuries—and several were recently killed in a historic church (The Conversation) — Many Christian and Muslim families in Gaza today were displaced following the creation of new Arab and Jewish states. Today, Palestinian Christians occupy a complicated place in this region. The post Palestinian Christians and Muslims have lived together for centuries—and several were recently killed in a historic church app…

Pope Francis preaches humility. Benedict XVI demonstrated it. Can the church learn it? (RNS) — From the sexual abuse crisis to the synod, the church hierarchy has a chance to address its hubris. The post Pope Francis preaches humility. Benedict XVI demonstrated it. Can the church learn it? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Two young Palestinian women died in a Gaza church, treated like ‘human animals’ (RNS) — The shelling of St. Porphyrios follows efforts to dehumanize Palestinians to justify inhumane attacks. The post Two young Palestinian women died in a Gaza church, treated like ‘human animals’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Ukrainian Parliament moves to bar Russian-linked church from operating in the country (RNS) — Draft law 8371, which requires another vote before moving to the president’s desk, would give Ukrainian authorities power to examine the connection of religious groups in Ukraine to the Russian Federation and to ban those whose leadership is outside of Ukraine. The post Ukrainian Parliament moves to bar Russian-linked church from operati…

How the Catholic Church’s crash in Poland brought down the Law and Justice party (RNS) — With an exodus of young people, the Polish church may be facing the ‘Irish scenario.’ The post How the Catholic Church’s crash in Poland brought down the Law and Justice party appeared first on Religion News Service.

Russian Orthodox Church appoints Putin’s spiritual adviser metropolitan of Crimea (RNS) — In March, Metropolitan Tikhon was seen at Putin’s side as the president made his first visit to Crimea since full-scale war broke out between Russia and Ukraine in February 2022.  The post Russian Orthodox Church appoints Putin’s spiritual adviser metropolitan of Crimea  appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Psychedelic ministry sells magic mushrooms from historic Detroit church (RNS) — The church was raided by police in September after reportedly displaying signs saying ‘Shrooms: we deliver.’ The post Psychedelic ministry sells magic mushrooms from historic Detroit church appeared first on Religion News Service.

Did Pope Francis just add to the church’s teaching on animals? (RNS) — The short answer: His ‘Laudate Deum’ gives us more hope, even if it lacks specifics. The post Did Pope Francis just add to the church’s teaching on animals? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Japan’s government will ask court to revoke legal status of Unification Church TOKYO (AP) — If its legal status is stripped, the church would lose its tax exemption privilege as a religious organization but can still operate. The post Japan’s government will ask court to revoke legal status of Unification Church appeared first on Religion News Service.