St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, made 782 households’ medical debts within the state vanish overnight. “I don’t know if this parish has ever funded a program with such a great impact. We were able to do it because every week we set aside 10% of donations to the church for outreach. Prioritizing service to others is our gospel … [Read more...] about Would Your Church Pay Off Your Entire State’s Medical Debt? This Church Did.
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United Church of Christ Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis
by Emily McFarlan Miller (RNS) The United Church of Christ kicked off its Special Edition General Synod on Sunday (July 11) by passing a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. Delegates to the mainline denomination’s biennial meeting, held virtually this year, approved " A Resolution to Declare and Respond to Racism as a Public Health Crisis " … [Read more...] about United Church of Christ Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis
First Responders Praised For Pastor’s Recovery From Stabbing
LAS VEGAS (AP) The Rev. Russ Smethers was bleeding in the street when he fully understood the seriousness of his situation. He became aware again in a trauma room with metal tables and hospital lights. “This is real, you know, and everybody’s saying, ‘You’re going to be OK,’” Smethers recalled Tuesday, adding that he believed the repeated assurances might mean he might not … [Read more...] about First Responders Praised For Pastor’s Recovery From Stabbing
Youth Pastor’s Swimsuit Apology Goes Viral
Bryce Brewer has been a youth pastor throughout the last 20 years and is a father of two children, one of whom is a teenage daughter. Earlier this week, Brewer took to Facebook and posted an apology to his female students at summer camp for the swimsuit mandate he placed on them all. The social media post now has more than 51,000 shares and … [Read more...] about Youth Pastor’s Swimsuit Apology Goes Viral
More Than 100 Church-Related Abuse Claims Filed With DOJ
MADISON, Wis. (AP) The Wisconsin Department of Justice has received more than 100 reports of abuse by clergy and faith leaders across the state since announcing a statewide investigation in April, the law enforcement agency said Tuesday. The reports received by the agency to date include allegations of abuse and also relate to how churches and religious organizations … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Church-Related Abuse Claims Filed With DOJ