John Ross
At a time when many churches cannot yet publicly gather, pastors and faith leaders are finding creative ways to honor motherhood this Sunday.
Pandemic leads churches to celebrate motherhood creatively this Sunday
by: Alejandra Molina May 8, 2020 (RNS) — The Rev. Victor Cyrus-Franklin remembers his mother getting him and his siblings ready for Sunday service. She’d have to delegate who wasRead More
Here's a sampling of 10 voices from religious officials, authors and clergy who, across racial and ideological lines...
Religious leaders decry, question death of Ahmaud Arbery after video surfaces
by: Adelle M. Banks May 8, 2020 (RNS) — With the release of a viral video months after the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a black jogger in Georgia, religious leadersRead More
The system of white supremacy corrupts the relationship between white people and people of color.
Opinion: Ahmaud Arbery died for the indefensible principle of white control
by: Paul O’Donnell (Jemar Tisby) May 8, 2020 (RNS) — In Genesis 4, Cain kills his brother Abel out of anger and jealousy. He lured his sibling out into aRead More
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Greg Zanis, ‘The Cross Man,’ was a carpenter trying to emulate the one in the bible – Chicago Sun-Times
There are some people that once exposed to the bright light of their spirit, you never forget them. Greg Zanis, “The Cross Man,” who died of bladder cancer Monday, wasRead More
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Crosby: Aurora’s ‘Cross Man’ led a compassionate but ‘complicated’ ministry -The Beacon-News
Greg Zanis’ compassion came from a desire to not only help other people but soothe his own losses. Read the column: Crosby: Aurora’s ‘Cross Man’ led a compassionate but ‘complicated’Read More
For now, many houses of worship will stay closed while making plans for an eventual reopening.
As states ease lockdown restrictions, churches must decide when — and how — to reopen
by: Emily McFarlan Miller May 1, 2020 (RNS) — The Rev. Jim West was feeling terrified as the state of Tennessee — and the church he pastors there — preparedRead More
A new poll released Thursday (April 30) from PRRI shows Trump’s approval has fallen on average by 6 percentage points...
Poll: The ‘Trump bump’ is over, especially among white Christians
by: Yonat Shimron May 1, 2020 (RNS) — President Trump’s job approval ratings among some faith groups jumped in March as the number of coronavirus infections began to spread acrossRead More