Weaving A New American Narrative, With Threads Of Spirituality
Religion in the U.S. typically has been binary — Christian or Jewish — and divisive. But a new book of essays contends that a variety of faith traditions can unify through inclusion.
Hampton University Announces New School Of Religion
Hampton University announced a new School of religion recently. This is the HBCUs first partnership with C.O.G.I.C. Second Jurisdiction of Virginia, one of the world’s largest Pentecostal denominations.
The Joyful Tradition Of Dance In Black Church Worship
The spiritual tradition of praising God by dancing in Black church worship services isn’t taught — it’s passed on by observing elders.
Black Churches Lead The Fight For Digital Equity
Only 71% of Black households have broadband internet. The Juneteenth National Digital Equity Bible Study is part of ending this inequity.
Words Of Wisdom For New Pastors
Here are some words of wisdom for new pastors- and the advice is pretty useful for the rest of us, too.
Church Shootings Force Reckoning Between Faith And Security
While violence in houses of worship isn’t new, attacks have more than doubled since ’22 — including an attempted shooting near Pittsburgh last weekend.
Trained In Rites Of Passage, Now They’re Training Black Male Youth
The Baltimore Rites of Passage Initiative has been hard at work raising up a cohort of 16 men who will, in turn, mentor Black male youth ages 11-13.
When Marissa Farrow Prays, It Goes Viral On Instagram
Young Instagrammers are finding faith through the international preacher who says prayer has always been “everything” in her life.
Nora Mckeller Shares Kindness With The Incarcerated ‘Least Of These’
Nora McKeller, 34, grew up in a family that worshiped and prayed together regularly, so she learned the importance of that as a child. “I became a deputy sheriff because I wanted to be part of something bigger than I am,” McKeller says.
Chicago’s First Woman Bishop Shares Her Journey On ‘Faithfully Speaking’
Bishop Paula Clark talks turning faith into action, about hospitality and service, and a bit about Queen Bey.
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GOP-Controlled Local Boards Restrict Voting On Sundays And Find Other Ways...
Ahead of the midterms, Republican-led states and counties are imposing new voting restrictions, from stricter ID requirements to closed polling places and reduced drop boxes. Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Iowa and Kansas face changes that could suppress turnout among Black, Latino and young voters in critical Senate and House races, despite scant evidence of voter fraud.
