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The Episcopal Church has officially divested from all fossil fuel investments, completing a decade-long transition to environmentally focused financial practices. This landmark announcement on December 11 aligns with the church’s mission to promote creation care and social responsibility. This shift was driven by Resolution A129, adopted during the 81st General Convention in June 2023, which
The church’s 100-year-old building has served various congregations in a historic district. Affiliated with the Assemblies of God since 2015, Christ the Rock offers services in both English and Portuguese. Under the leadership of Pastor Rob Canavan, who assumed the lead pastor role in 2022, the church has emphasized outreach initiatives to demonstrate genuine care
This story was originally published by Religion Unplugged. Bible-engaged Christians are the most charitable people in the nation, and giving increases happiness among the generous, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in releasing the last chapter of the 2024 State of the Bible “People who consistently read the Bible and live by its teachings are
Originally published in The Conversation Everyone has heard of Santa Claus, that chubby, white-bearded, red-suited guy who delivers Christmas presents via a reindeer-powered sleigh. But have you never wondered how he became a man of so many names? From St. Nick to Santa to Kris Kringle, it’s a marvel that Rudolph isn’t completely confused about
Ben Boswell, senior minister at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, has resigned under contentious circumstances following a sermon critiquing Donald Trump’s incoming administration. While the church framed his resignation as a mutual decision, critics argue it was a forced dismissal prompted by discomfort over Boswell’s advocacy for social justice. Sermon Sparks Tensions
Relatives of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the celebrated German pastor and theologian, are weighing legal action against Eric Metaxas over comments made on a recent podcast with Glenn Beck. Bonhoeffer’s great-nephews, Tobias Korenke and Ruggero Schleicher-Tappeser, described Metaxas’ remarks as defamatory. Metaxas referred to Bonhoeffer’s relatives as “pro-Hamas lunatics” and accused them of anti-Semitism, a claim the
Originally published in The Conversation Some years ago, I was rushing past the treasures of the Louvre in Paris, on the way to the “Mona Lisa,” when a painting stopped me in my tracks. Massive and unusually elongated, “The Triumph of St. Thomas Aquinas” depicts the 13th-century saint throned in a golden sun, with Aristotle
Heading into the busiest shopping season of the year, many Americans may find meaning and purpose while they’re picking up gifts for others and themselves. A Lifeway Research study asked 1,200 U.S. adults their level of agreement with 10 statements related to issues of consumerism and contentment. Most Americans find themselves with a mix of
This story was originally published by Religion Unplugged. PHILADELPHIA — The Bible protects against what the U.S. surgeon general has termed an “epidemic of loneliness” as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in releasing its latest chapter of the 2024 State of the Bible. Bible engagement,
Dr. Darren Whitehead, senior pastor of Church of the City in Nashville, Tennessee, believes fasting is the “most neglected spiritual practice in the modern world” and argues that it may be more essential now than ever. In his book, The Digital Fast: 40 Days to Detox Your Mind and Reclaim What Matters Most, Whitehead explains
Tim Tebow’s Fight Against Child Trafficking Tim Tebow, renowned for his devout Christian faith and former NFL career, continues to use his platform for social impact. Through his Tim Tebow Foundation, he has launched the “UnKNOWN and UnFINISHED” campaign, a movement aimed at rescuing children from the grip of human trafficking. Tebow calls trafficking “one
A Father-Son Legacy Through Padres Baseball Minister D.J. Iverson’s devotion to the San Diego Padres goes beyond the field, rooted in family memories and personal reflection. Growing up, Iverson spent countless hours at Padres games with his father, bonding over baseball in a way that shaped him deeply. The Oklahoma Christian University graduate now serves
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