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The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday.
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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian May William Johnston, University of Dayton For Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus is a pivotal event commemorated eachRead More
The Christian nonprofit has been partnering with Christian artists and authors over the past four decades
Compassion International’s Roadshow Tour combines music and ministry
by: Steve Rabey Mar 1, 2019 (RNS) — Compassion International encourages people to “Sponsor a child today!” — donating a small monthly amount to help a child in poverty goRead More
“The credibility of the allegations would have been sufficient for Willow Creek Community Church...
Independent report finds allegations against Willow Creek founder Bill Hybels credible
by: Emily McFarlan Miller CHICAGO, Feb 28, 2019 (RNS) — The allegations of “sexually inappropriate words and actions” by Bill Hybels, the founder of Willow Creek Community Church, are credible,Read More
Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore urged senators to support the bill hours before the vote.
Bill to protect abortion survivors dies in Senate
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2019 (BP) — The Senate again has rejected legislation to require health care for a child born alive during an abortion, leaving most DemocraticRead More
But as a lifelong Methodist, he said, he saw an unmistakable change in the attitudes of the delegates at the special session in St. Louis.
Bishop Will Willimon on why no plan can unite United Methodists
by: Yonat Shimron Feb 26, 2019 (RNS) — Will Willimon, a prominent theologian and a retired bishop of the United Methodist Church’s North Alabama Conference, has some choice words forRead More
But even she was shocked by the persistence of Catholic bias...
In fight over Protestant-only foster agency, lawsuit asks: Who is a Christian
by: Yonat Shimron, Feb 25, 2019 (RNS) — Growing up in the South, Aimee Maddonna was aware of its jaundiced views of Catholics. But even she was shocked by theRead More
But that doesn't mean the proposal is dead, according to supporters.
United Methodist committee rejects One Church Plan, which would allow LGBT clergy
by: Emily McFarlan Miller, Feb 25, 2019 ST. LOUIS (RNS) — In a surprise, the plan recommended by the United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops was rejected Monday (Feb. 25)Read More
Those delegates ranked a discussion of the church's pension plan as their top priority...
United Methodists vote pensions, “Traditional Plan” as top priorities
by: Emily McFarlan Miller, Feb 25, 2019 ST. LOUIS (RNS) — Delegates to a special session of the United Methodist Church decided Sunday (Feb. 24) to start deliberations over theRead More