Therapist, former pro-athlete is bringing mental health conversation to churches (RNS) — ‘You can look at the Bible and see the DSM Five in almost every story,’ Jay Barnett said, referring to the ‘Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.’ The post Therapist, former pro-athlete is bringing mental health conversation to churches appeared first on RNS.

Lawmakers, faith groups push bill to prevent ICE raids on churches, sensitive locations (RNS) — ‘We cannot become a government that normalizes cruelty,’ Rep. Jesús G. Garcia, an Illinois Democrat, said while discussing the bill on the House floor. The post Lawmakers, faith groups push bill to prevent ICE raids on churches, sensitive locations appeared first on RNS.

Latino evangelical churches gear up to face possible immigration enforcement in churches Under the Trump administration’s new orders, which have thrown out policies that restricted immigration enforcement in sensitive locations such as schools and houses of worship, faith leaders worry about the sanctity of their sacred spaces, and the possibility of immigration raids and arrests. The post Latino evangelical churches gear up to face…

Winter solstice is having a moment — in churches, too PITTSBURGH (RNS) — In mainline Christian circles, winter solstice celebrations and longest night services are growing in popularity. The post Winter solstice is having a moment — in churches, too appeared first on RNS.

Churches consider what sanctuary might look like in Trump’s second term (RNS) — The news that Trump may rescind a policy discouraging immigration officials from arresting people at churches is making some church leaders reconsider sanctuary. The post Churches consider what sanctuary might look like in Trump’s second term appeared first on RNS.

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Immigration is many voters’ top issue, but these swing-state churches say it’s not politics MADISON, Wis. (RNS) — Some Republicans criticize liberal strongholds such as Dane County for offering sanctuaries to immigrants, but some faith leaders in the area, which includes the state capital, embrace that narrative. The post Immigration is many voters’ top issue, but these swing-state churches say it’s not politics appeared first on RNS.

Takeaways from AP’s report on the past and present of two historic Philadelphia churches PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Congregants remain proud of Christ Church’s crucial role in America’s freedom. But they also grapple with contradictions. Some church members traded slaves and are buried in the church yard near signers of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin’s tomb is in the nearby Christ Church burial ground. The post Takeaways from AP…

Synagogues and churches in Dagestan. A synagogue in LA. There is a connection. (RNS) — There is an odd, terrible unity in all this. Pay attention. The post Synagogues and churches in Dagestan. A synagogue in LA. There is a connection. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Gunmen Kill at Least 6 at Synagogue and Churches in Russian Republic At least a half-dozen police officers and a priest in Dagestan died in what appeared to be coordinated attacks, local officials said.

LPT churches are perfect for charging devices when on the road by foot/bike Did a bike tour in France some time ago, using my phone as navigation. Every church, in even the smallest village, was always open during the day and without exception there would be at least one outlet easily available. Without having to enter anywhere you aren’t supposed to. Extra tip: faucet with drinkable water at every graveyard. (Didn’t co…

How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation CALVERTON, Md. (AP) — In 2019, the year Kingdom Fellowship AME was founded, the church had about 3,000 members and an average weekly attendance of about 1,800 people, according to the church’s figures. Today, membership has swelled to nearly 8,000, and its weekly services draw about 2,500 attendees altogether. The post How this Maryland pastor e…

After traditionalist churches left, UMC may be more — not less — diverse (RNS) — Even after the departures, 24% of North Carolina clergy remaining in the denomination disagree with allowing LGBTQ people to get married and ordained within the denomination. The post After traditionalist churches left, UMC may be more — not less — diverse appeared first on Religion News Service.

How the religiously unaffiliated finds spirituality and purpose in psychedelic churches (The Conversation) — A scholar who studies alternative expressions of spirituality visited secular, atheist and psychedelic churches and interacted with attendees. Here is what he found. The post How the religiously unaffiliated finds spirituality and purpose in psychedelic churches appeared first on Religion News Service.

Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — Faith leaders have increasingly stepped into the frontlines of care for growing mental health distress across the U.S., from college campuses to the military and rural communities. The post Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies appeared first on Religion News Service.

Black churches play a key role in connecting communities to broadband internet (RNS) — ‘There are churches near, and people near, places where there are no internet carriers at all,’ said the Rev. Barbara Williams-Skinner. The post Black churches play a key role in connecting communities to broadband internet appeared first on Religion News Service.

When it comes to preventing abuse, are all churches equal? (RNS) — As an Anglican bishop faces a church trial for allegedly minimizing abuse and misconduct, observers are wondering: Could this have happened anywhere? The post When it comes to preventing abuse, are all churches equal? appeared first on Religion News Service.

African churches urge US Congress to reauthorize PEPFAR NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The leaders are writing in response to a letter sent to Congress in June by religious groups and legislators asserting that the funds for the program were financing family planning and reproductive health programs, including abortion.  The post African churches urge US Congress to reauthorize PEPFAR appeared first on Relig…

Three dozen NC churches have agreed to leave the UMC under approved plan (RNS) — After a judge dismissed their lawsuit, the 36 churches in the Western North Carolina Conference agreed to leave under the denomination’s exit plan. They will formally exit in November. The post Three dozen NC churches have agreed to leave the UMC under approved plan appeared first on Religion News Service.

‘Bless Your Pastor’ campaign helps churches encourage pastors National Association of Evangelicals The post ‘Bless Your Pastor’ campaign helps churches encourage pastors appeared first on Religion News Service.