Richard Smallwood, ‘Total Praise’ Composer, Receives Juneteeth Tribute in D.C.
For decades, Richard Smallwood has been on stages from Carnegie Hall to churches, at the piano or at the microphone, performing music that features…
Churches Look to Eclipse as Outreach Opportunity
‘Science is part of God’s wonder,’ said one pastor. ‘And I think it’s good for us to celebrate that as Christians.’ (RNS) — The…
Ministers Aid Seafarers Caught in Baltimore Bridge Crisis
Everyone’s still kind of rattled and trying to figure things out,’ said the Rev. Joshua Messick, who has Bibles ‘in every conceivable language’ to…
Charlie Dates counters John MacArthur’s declaration that MLK ‘was not a Christian’
In an open letter, the Chicago pastor compares the California pastor to King opponents George Wallace and J. Edgar Hoover, calling MacArthur ‘them in…
Biden administration finalizes rule on religious liberty protections
“Today’s announcement establishes uniform policies to safeguard Americans from religious discrimination in social services,’ said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. (RNS) —…
Faith Leaders Renew Push for ‘Accurate’ Black History Education in Florida
People chat slogans during the “Teach No Lies” march to the School Board of Miami-Dade County to protest Florida’s new standards for teaching Black…
Bishop T.D. Jakes Continues Longtime Commitment to Maryland Revival in Wake of Rumors
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (RNS) — On the stage of First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, Bishop T.D. Jakes didn’t spend much time preaching from…
Dozens of Black Churches Receive Total of $4 Million for Historic Preservation
Thirty-one Black churches have received a total of $4 million to help preserve their buildings and the Black history they represent. The National Trust…
Pandemic Boosted Resilience, Hurt Financial Health of Black Churches, Says Report
(Religion News Service) Black majority congregations, known for their high levels of community outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic, have remained the most stable in…
Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee Statue Melted Down
By Jack Jenkins and Adelle Banks (RNS) — Community leaders in Charlottesville, Virginia, have melted down a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee,…
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