John Ross
While the Evangelical Covenant Church has been working on its resolution for the past five years...
Evangelical Covenant Church joins list of Protestant denominations rebuking Doctrine of Discovery
by: Emily McFarlan Miller June 29, 2021 (RNS) — The Evangelical Covenant Church became the latest Protestant denomination in the United States to repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery, the theologicalRead More
Among Catholics overall, Biden — himself a Catholic — fought Trump to a stalemate
Study: Trump expanded evangelical support in 2020, but Biden gained with other white Christians
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, July 2, 2021 (RNS) — A new survey reports former President Donald Trump expanded his robust support among white evangelicals in the 2020 election, but PresidentRead More
In a complaint filed in Tennessee circuit court...
Ben Zobrist, World Series hero for the Cubs, sues former pastor for alleged affair with his wife
by: Bob Smietana June 21, 2021 (RNS) — Ben Zobrist, who helped the Chicago Cubs break a century-old championship drought, has sued his former pastor for millions in damages. InRead More
J&J Vaccination at Aurora Juneteenth
Community COVID Vaccination Clinic at Aurora Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Celebration Saturday
Aurora, Ill., June 16, 2021 – The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Saturday, June 19 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at DrRead More
Second Sunday in June is Children's Day... June 13, 2021
Open letter to church leaders: Support Children’s Day on June 13
Monday, June 7, 2021 Dear Pastor/Priest… I would like to urge you and your congregation to support Children’s Day on Sunday, June 13, 2021. You can visit www.nationalchildrensday.us, for moreRead More
Banks recognized for significant contributions to Wheaton College, the church, the Christian publishing world, and communities of color
Wheaton College Names Welcome Center after Dr. Melvin E. Banks, Sr.
Wheaton, Ill., June 4, 2021 — At its May meeting the Wheaton College Board of Trustees approved naming the College’s Welcome Center for the late Dr. Melvin E. Banks, Sr.Read More
Is the churches uses of medical missions limited to overseas?
Churches and faith-based groups vaccinating can be a medical mission
Batavia, Ill., June 3, 2021 — So the Chicago White Sox were offering incentives to promote COVID-19 vaccinations. What can the church do to promote vaccinations to their congregants andRead More