James 5:4-6 (in photos)
James 5:4-6, as seen in photos of protests across the U.S. following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25.
Communion Unchanged in Greek Orthodox Church Despite Virus
Contrary to what science says, the Greek Orthodox Church insists it is impossible for any disease — including the coronavirus — to be transmitted through Communion.
SBC Advance to Offer Ministry Updates, Interviews
The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee will host a two-hour online event, SBC Advance, on Tuesday, June 2, 202, beginning at 2 p.m. CDT. It will offer ministry updates from and interviews with all SBC entity and auxiliary heads, as well as SBC President J.D. Greear.
Southern Baptist Leaders Issue Joint Statement on the Death of George Floyd
Southern Baptist leaders have published a statement grieving the recent death of George Floyd and calling for the end of "racial inequity in the distribution of justice in our country."
Rev. Barber: ‘Systemic Racism Is Choking the Life out of American Democracy’
On Pentecost Sunday, after unrest that swept the country in the wake of the brutal death of George Floyd at the hands of police, the Rev. William J. Barber II delivered what he called “a pastoral letter to America” urging that leaders hear — and
‘We Grieve’: Community Project Unites Neighbors in Healing
A plywood wall that surrounds a building site, painted with the words ``WE GRIEVE″ in massive letters, has become a focal point for people of a London neighborhood. It is there that they gather each Thursday to remember those who have died during the coronavirus
Faith Leaders in Dual Roles Guiding Churches & Police
Pastors, including Baptists, who serve as police chaplains in the Twin Cities in Minnesota believe their calling involves ministering to their churches and the local police. These dual roles are highlighted as protests continue after the police killing of George Floyd.
In Minneapolis, Faith Groups Rush to Aid Demonstrators
Faith leaders in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are offering aid to demonstrators who have taken to the streets to decry racism and police brutality, working to balance religious calls for justice with an aversion to violence and a desire to prevent the spread of infection during the
Trained in Rebuilding after Disasters, NC Baptists Now Distribute Food Boxes
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Baptists on Mission, an auxiliary of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, is remaking itself as a food distribution network, delivering boxes of produce to people struggling to get by.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Limits on Church Services
A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals for the majority.