How Smaller Congregations Are Challenging the System to ‘Go Solar’
GREENSBORO, N.C. (RNS) — Faith Community Church, a small, mostly African-American congregation, has a long history of activism dating back to the civil rights era.
Coffee, Tweets or Jesus: Bible Ranks Low as Daily Must
PHILADELPHIA (BP) -- The Bible tops coffee, social media and sweets as a daily necessity for only 16 percent of the population, according to new research
As US Cities Re-Examine Bail, Muslims Launch a Fund at Ramadan to Pay It
(RNS) — Like many Muslims, Chicago attorney Nura Maznavi pays zakat during the holy month of Ramadan.
And like many Muslims, she usually fulfills her
For Some, the US Embassy’s Move to Jerusalem Fulfills Divine Prophecy
JERUSALEM (RNS) — When American and Israeli officials inaugurated the first-ever U.S. embassy in Jerusalem Monday (May 14) in a festive red, white and blue
For 40 Days in 30 US Cities, King’s Poor People’s Campaign Lives Again
RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Under sweltering 94-degree heat in front of the General Assembly building, a hardy group of progressive activists gathered to revive the
Hawaii Volcano Blasts Churches into Action
PAHOA, Hawaii (BP) -- Amid a lava flow that has destroyed three dozen structures and the threat of a violent volcanic eruption, Hawaii's churches "are
He’s a Major-League Pitcher — and a Plumber — Whose Faith Helps Keep Him Focused
ARLINGTON, Texas (RNS) — It’s not hard to stay humble when you’re unclogging a toilet.
Or when you’re throwing gopher balls to Miracle League ballplayers swinging for
Churchgoers Say They Tithe, but Not Always to Church
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Most churchgoers say the Bible commands them to give. But their tithes don't always go in the offering plate.
‘Return to Sender’: Retired Missionary’s Casket Proclaims Life Journey
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (BP) -- Retired Southern Baptist missionary Patricia Stooksbury wanted everyone to know her life's journey. She had it
View from the Front Row: Joys, Challenges of Ministry as a Shared Vocation
Most in ministry agree that having family members who share the vocation has been a tremendous help along the way.