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Evensong sees a surge even as British church attendance declines
In small and large spaces, the 45-minute service is attracting people who might otherwise never enter a sanctuary.
Mainline churches in North and South wrestle with Confederate legacy
After Charlottesville, Christians are re-examining memorials to General Robert E. Lee and others.
Talitha Arnold, UCC pastor, among leaders launching national campaign to prevent suicide
On a national weekend of prayer, congregations lifted up people struggling with mental health issues, mental health professionals, faith leaders, and those seeking help.
Life in a fishbowl: Survey reveals stresses and joys of pastors’ spouses
Despite the challenges, a majority of those married to clergy report satisfaction with their lives.
Idaho town stares down so-called Aryan church—and wins
At first, the community ignored the preacher's Sunday sermons promoting a “White People’s Republic” in the Northwest. Then they organized against him.
Crisis for Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar worsens
Myanmar's military has been accused of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.
Robert Jenson, theologian revered by many of his peers, dies at age 87
Jenson was also active in ecumenical dialogues.
Survey offers data for worldview of Trump voters
Baylor researchers found that 81 percent of Trump voters see Middle Eastern refugees as a threat.
Faith groups provide the bulk of disaster recovery, coordinating with FEMA
Faith-based organizations are integral partners in state and federal disaster relief efforts.
God vs. gang? For some in El Salvador, rehab happens at church
More than 400 ex-members say that Protestant groups have helped them leave the gangs.
Washington National Cathedral to remove windows honoring Confederate generals
The cathedral removed glass panels depicting the Confederate flag a year ago.
Notion of a 'Christian America' dwindling even further, study shows
The number of people who are not affiliated with organized religion continues to grow.
Indonesian UCC lay leader detained by ICE
Terry Rombot has faced religious persecution in his home country.
Karen refugees revitalize two mainline churches, inspire film All Saints
Ye Win, now an Episcopal lay minister, paid forward the help he received when he reached the United States from Burma.
U.S. Catholics and Protestants agree: they have more in common than not
Pew Research Center data show that many U.S. Protestants seem unaware of traditional positions.
In the South, a new helping hand: Muslim disaster relief teams
Islamic Relief USA is turning ecumenical rebuilding efforts into interfaith partnerships.
State Department to keep anti-Semitism envoy but scrap many others
Several offices that handle religious freedom issues will be consolidated.
Clergy march in Washington against white supremacy
The protest focusing on hate crimes, mass incarceration, and discrimination received larger support after Charlottesville.
Aid groups seek funds as Sudan crisis worsens
The number of South Sudanese refugees in Uganda has reached 1 million.
Counterprotesters overwhelm free speech rally in Boston
The people who attended a rally at the Boston Common did not bear Nazi symbols or racist slogans. But the tens of thousands of counterprotesters saw their intention as defending hate speech.