United Methodists concluded their General Conference on Friday (May 3) by removing the last barriers to full equality of LGBTQ+ members in the life of the church.
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.National Park Service spokesperson said “a large number of our African American Civil Rights grants fund churches and faith-based projects, as they were such an integral part of the Civil Rights movement.”

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.National Park Service spokesperson said “a large number of our African American Civil Rights grants fund churches and faith-based projects, as they were such an integral part of the Civil Rights movement.”

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United Methodist delegates meeting for their General Conference deleted from their rulebook a condemnation of homosexuality that has riven the denomination for 52 years. religionnews.com/2024/05/02/uni…

“USCIRF documented a significant and alarming increase in the number of prisoners arrested on the basis of religion or belief in Azerbaijan during the year,” said USCIRF commissioner Stephen Schneck. My RNS story: religionnews.com/2024/05/01/aze…

A new statement on racism and poverty by Christian leaders cites concerns about the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions and about reductions in workplace DEI initiatives.

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“USCIRF documented a significant and alarming increase in the number of prisoners arrested on the basis of religion or belief in Azerbaijan during the year,” said USCIRF commissioner Stephen Schneck. My RNS story: religionnews.com/2024/05/01/aze…

The United Methodist Church now joins the majority of liberal Protestant denominations, all of whom ordain LGBTQ clergy. religionnews.com/2024/05/01/uni…

A new statement on racism and poverty by Christian leaders cites concerns about the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions and about reductions in workplace DEI initiatives.

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United Methodists began shedding some of the contentious rules restricting gays and lesbians that have torn apart the global denomination in recent years. #umcgc2024 religionnews.com/2024/04/30/uni…

Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America’s Black Church.
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The Catholic Church wants to have a say on the future of AI religionnews.com/2024/04/29/the… via RNS

As many HBCUs thrive, some faith-based Black schools fight financial and accreditation woes

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2. Inside the #Godbeat : Adelle Banks is the best! We’ve said that before. And before that.

What a joy to stand and applaud Saturday night as the veteran RNS journalist accepted Religion News Association’s 2024 William A. Reed Lifetime Achievement Award. religionunplugged.com/news/2024/04/2…

Christian nationalist activists lead pro-Israel rally at Columbia University - I attended the « United for Israel » March for RNS religionnews.com/2024/04/26/chr…

Monster truck rally or Holy Spirit Barbie party? A Missouri megachurch offers both religionnews.com/2024/04/26/mon… via RNS

The top legislative body of the United Methodist Church passed a series of measures Thursday (April 25) to restructure the worldwide denomination to give each region greater equity in tailoring church life to its own customs and traditions. religionnews.com/2024/04/25/uni…

As many HBCUs thrive, some faith-based Black schools fight financial and accreditation woes

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An advocate for civil rights and social justice, Williams’ work drew the attention of celebrities, politicians, and businessmen, including Warren Buffet.
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I've been invited by InChrist Communications to join a panel discussion today on PR strategies for nonprofits that starts at 1 pm Eastern.