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SAU’s Accreditation Appeal Rejected by SACSCOC Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a historically Black university in North Carolina affiliated with The Episcopal Church, has lost its accreditation once again. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) rejected the institution’s appeal to remain accredited. Despite this setback, SAU
New Toolkit Encourages Inclusive Worship The Diocese of Norwich has introduced a new prayer guide that addresses racism and encourages clergy to move away from Eurocentric prayers. The “anti-racist toolkit,” developed by the Racial Justice Action Group, aims to align local parishes with the Church of England’s broader efforts to
Megachurch Faces Class Action Over Alleged Financial Misconduct Disgraced Gateway Church founder Robert Morris and other church leaders have asked a federal court to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing the Southlake, Texas-based megachurch of misallocating tithes and failing to honor a “money-back guarantee.” The lawsuit, filed in October 2024
Churches Become Sanctuaries for Rebels In the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), churches have become forced sanctuaries for M23 rebels. The Tutsi-led paramilitary group has been targeting Christian civilians, particularly in the eastern provinces. Local pastors report that they have no choice but to shelter
Living Under the Shadow of War For Maia Mikhaluk and many Ukrainians, sleep is a luxury they can no longer afford. Nightly Russian air raids over Kyiv, delivered by Iranian-made Shahed drones and Russian Iskander missiles, have created an environment of constant fear. Even children in the city can now
New Research Challenges Traditional Assumptions About Homelessness A study from Case Western Reserve University is shedding light on a major but often overlooked cause of homelessness: grief and trauma. Led by Meagan Ray-Novak, a research assistant at the Mandel School’s Center on Poverty and Community Development, the study found that
Renewed Effort to Clarify SBC’s Stance on Pastoral Roles At their June annual meeting, Austin pastor Juan Sanchez calls on Southern Baptists to reconsider the Law Amendment. The amendment, originally introduced by Virginia pastor Mike Law in 2022, seeks to clarify that churches in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist
Religious Leaders Unite for Public Education Faith leaders from across Texas gathered at First Baptist Church in Austin on March 4 before heading to the Texas Capitol. Their shared mission is to advocate for public schools and the children they serve. The event, part of the Pastors for Texas Children
Matt Queen Receives Time Served and Supervised Release Former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary interim provost Matt Queen has been sentenced in connection to a federal investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Queen, 50, received a judgment of time served, one year of supervised release, and six months of home
Palestinian Community Celebrates Oscar Win Amid Hardships Residents of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank cheered as No Other Land, a documentary depicting their struggles, won an Academy Award. The film, co-directed by Palestinian journalist Basel Adra and Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham, documents the ongoing demolitions and forced displacement
A federal judge has ruled that Darren Patterson Christian Academy (DPCA), a private religious school in Colorado, cannot be excluded from the state’s Universal Preschool Program despite its hiring policy of only employing Christians. U.S. District Judge Daniel Domenico, appointed by former President Donald Trump, issued the decision on Monday.
A Sermon That Sparked National Attention Washington Bishop Mariann Budde has become a focal point of national and international discussion following her Jan. 21 sermon at Washington National Cathedral. Speaking directly to President Donald Trump, who was in attendance, Budde urged him to “have mercy” on those fearful of his
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