Pennsylvania Bishop Sean Rowe Elected New Leader of Episcopal Church. He’s the Youngest Since 1789
Rowe compared the church’s challenges to the collapse of the steel industry, which had employed his grandparents, when he was growing up.
When Denominations Confront Christian Nationalism
This issue of A Public Witness looks at an Episcopal Church resolution, a PC(USA) recommendation, and a regional UMC resolution to see how some mainline Protestant groups are wrestling — or not — with their own complicity in spreading Christian Nationalism.
Unitarian Universalists Vote for Action on Palestine, Climate, LGBTQ+ Issues, and COVID-19
The new statement of values, which passed with 80% support, is the first wholesale revision of the Unitarian Universalist covenant clause since 1987 and reflects over three years of feedback and discussions.
Anglican Church in North America Elects Steve Wood As Archbishop
Wood will replace Foley Beach, who has been the archbishop of ACNA for a decade.
Christian Reformed Synod Tells LGBTQ-Affirming Churches to Repent or Disaffiliate
At its national synod, the Christian Reformed Church in North America voted to put congregational leaders on 'limited suspension' if their churches publicly welcome LGBTQ+ members.
The Author of ‘Jesus Calling’ Died Last Year. Why Is a Denomination Investigating Her?
At a recent PCA meeting, critics of ‘Jesus Calling,’ written by Sarah Young, called for an investigation to see if the book was safe for Christians to read.
Drag Worship: Where Queer Faith and Performance Collide
Once relegated exclusively to gay bars and nightclubs, drag is increasingly in the open these days — at libraries, music festivals, and, yes, churches.
Episcopal Church Grapples With ‘Transformative Role’ in Native American Residential Schools
Two commissions overseeing research into the denomination's part in the assimilationist schools are asking Episcopal bishops to grant access to archives in their regions and to recruit research assistants of their own.
The Episcopal Church Reveals Clergy Misconduct Cases Involving Nominees for Presiding Bishop
The announcement comes less than two weeks before the election of the denomination’s next leader.
Paul Pressler, SBC Legend Accused of Abuse, Is Dead at 94
Pressler was one of the architects of the ‘Conservative Resurgence’ that took over the Southern Baptist Convention in the 1980s and 1990s. He was later accused of sexual abuse.