Adam Hamilton Takes a Pastoral Approach in His Final Days on Campaign Trail
Considered a long shot when he first jumped into the U.S. Senate race in Kansas, the Rev. Adam Hamilton, a United Methodist megachurch pastor, narrowly led in the polls as Election Day approached.
Episcopal Bishops Curry and Rowe Hold Funeral Service for Enslaved Africans’ Reinterment
Rowe praised the efforts of the southern Virginia diocese’s Bishop Susan Haynes and the Rev. Jan M. Brown, who led the effort.
Satanic Temple Wins Right to Stage Holiday Event in Iowa Capitol’s Rotunda
A lawsuit sought to have the court declare that state officials’ denials violated constitutional rights under the First and 14th Amendments as well as rights under the Iowa Civil Rights Act and Iowa Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
El-Sayed’s Primary Opponent Stuns Democrats by Endorsing Republican Opponent in Michigan Senate Race
Democrat Haley Stevens stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers after attending a Detroit church service with him.
Will ICE Show Up at Churches on Election Day?
This issue of A Public Witness explores the threats of federal immigration agents monitoring polling sites and how some pastors of churches covered by an injunction blocking warrantless DHS actions are preparing to respond.
Mainline Protestants Are Having a Political Moment. Can They Move From Protest to Power?
‘I do think Christian faith, rightly construed and in a pluralist way, can be a really, really smart strategy for Democrats to pursue in these states that they haven't been as strong in,’ said Heath Carter, a scholar of American religion at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Missouri Baptists Vote to Close Baptist Homes, but Transparency Lacking About Financial Troubles
After 113 years, a Missouri Baptist organization serving retried individuals will cease operations. Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (formerly known as The Baptist Home) will close five retirement home facilities, transfer two of its facilities to another ministry, and then close as a ministry.
Republicans Turn to Transgender-Focused Attack Ads Against Democrats of Faith
LGBTQ Christians also say they are disappointed with Democrats who have backed away from positions that affirm trans people, resulting in a conflict for advocates.
UMC Bishop Removes Ministers From Dallas’ Highland Park; Church Says They Will Stay
In yet another escalation, the bishop said he was removing the Rev. Matt Tuggle, senior minister, and the Rev. Paul Rasmussen, former senior minister, ‘from all positions’ at the church.
When Churches Bear False Witness in a Political Campaign
Numerous churches across Missouri have decorated their lawns for the political season this year. Yet the signs proudly posted by many are quite deceptive when it comes to abortion and transgender people.