Tag: Washington – DC
Theme: “Together strong, life unites.”
At March for Life, a pivot away from Trump and toward ‘unity’
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2021 (RNS) — A mostly virtual version of a major annual anti-abortion gathering convened in Washington, D.C., on Friday (Jan. 29) featuring pre-recorded speechesRead More
Fusing faith, nationalism and fervent Trump fandom...
As ‘Jericho Marchers’ descend on Washington, local faith leaders brace for attacks
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2020 (RNS) — A throng of religious supporters of President Donald Trump swathed in red, white and blue kicked off a “Jericho March” onRead More
In a pair of widely shared Twitter videos, a group of people identified by conservative outlet Daily Caller as Proud Boys...
‘Proud Boys’ burn Black Lives Matter signs at churches in Washington
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2020 (RNS) — People reportedly affiliated with the hate group Proud Boys tore down Black Lives Matter signs belonging to churches in Washington SaturdayRead More
Throngs of worshipers braved colder temperatures and drizzles of rain in the nation’s capital...
Sean Feucht’s ‘finale’ worship protest on the National Mall included more politics than usual
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2020 (RNS) — Christian musician Sean Feucht held a politically charged concert in front of thousands on the National Mall Sunday night (Oct. 25),Read More
Graham is asking attendees to the Sept. 26 event to convene at noon for a two-hour march along the 1.8-mile route from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol building...
Franklin Graham announces national prayer march in Washington
by: Diana Chandler WASHINGTON (BP) — Evangelist Franklin Graham is asking Americans to join him in a Washington prayer march Sept. 26 to plead for God to save the nationRead More
"There is a branch of the evangelical church — like we saw today — that is standing up against these issues,.."
Mitt Romney joins thousands of evangelicals marching against racial injustice in DC
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, June 7, 2020 (RNS) — Utah Senator and former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney joined demonstrators against racial injustice on Sunday (June 7) in a marchRead More