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Top evangelicals urge release of some immigration detainees during virus
by: Paul O’Donnell NEW YORK, April 14, 2020 (AP) — Nine leaders at evangelical Christian organizations are urging the Trump administration to release people from immigration detention facilities “who doRead More
The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court on Monday (April 13),...
Student files class-action lawsuit against Liberty University over pandemic response
by: Jack Jenkins April 14, 2020 (RNS) — A student at Liberty University, an evangelical Christian school, has filed a class-action lawsuit against the school alleging that students were putRead More
Most states have issued stay-at-home orders that include bans on gatherings larger than 10 people....
See which states have religious exemptions in their stay-at-home orders
by: Jack JenkinsApril 9, 2020 (RNS) — As the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus continues to threaten the U.S., governors of states and districts across the country have issuedRead More
The celebration of the Resurrection on this Easter Sunday morning may be saying to us in this COVID-19 moment...
Opinion: An Easter sermon in a coronavirus pandemic
by: Bob Smietana (Jim Wallis)April 12, 2020 (RNS) – Easter was never meant to go back to normal; but it was, and still is, intended to make all things new.Read More
But some pastors have theological and ethical concerns with the loan...
Paycheck Protection Plan draws feedback from pastors, ethicists
by Diana ChandlerSEATTLE, April 8, 2020 (BP) — As pastor of Epic Life Church in Seattle with only five employees, Keith Carpenter sees the Paycheck Protection Plan loan as aRead More
Members of the Presbyterian Church of America, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and the Anglican Church in North America issued a statement...
Christians across traditions call for a Good Friday fast in response to pandemic
by: Alejandra MolinaApril 10, 2020 (RNS) — Christians across traditions have called for a Good Friday fast in response to the coronavirus pandemic that has caused mass shutdowns and continuesRead More
Here is a selection of historic, prominent and popular churches from various traditions...
Where to attend Easter services online
by: Paul O’Donnell April 10, 2020 (RNS) — Looking for an Easter service to attend while social distancing? Here is a selection of historic, prominent and popular churches from variousRead More
