(ChurchLeaders) This Friday, June 19th, is Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Churches across the country are using Juneteenth 2020 as a chance not only to remember history but also to foster understanding. “What we’re trying to do is show unity and solidarity with the church and also with our community,” said Reverend Michael … [Read more...] about This Is How Churches Are Observing Juneteenth 2020
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Church to Remove Lee Memorial As a ‘work of repentance’
(ChurchLeaders) A church in Boise, Idaho, has decided to remove a stained glass window portraying Confederate general Robert E. Lee, which has been in its sanctuary for the past 60 years. Cathedral of the Rockies’ decision comes amid renewed calls for Confederate memorials throughout the U.S. to be torn down, moved, or replaced. “We believe this section of our window to be … [Read more...] about Church to Remove Lee Memorial As a ‘work of repentance’
68 Percent of Americans Say Gov’t Should Not Be Involved in Church’s ‘Internal Religious Disputes’
(Christian Headlines) A majority of Americans believe the government should stay out of a faith-based organization’s internal religious disputes, according to a new survey that showed widespread support for the religious liberty of churches protected by the First Amendment. The poll, conducted as part of CARAVAN’s weekly omnibus survey among 1,004 U.S. adults, found that by … [Read more...] about 68 Percent of Americans Say Gov’t Should Not Be Involved in Church’s ‘Internal Religious Disputes’
Black and White Pastor Come Together for Conversation About Race and the Church
(5 NBCDFW) Two Dallas pastors – one Black, the other white – sat down to talk about race and the role of the church. The conversation was unscripted; two friends talking about race. However, the conversation took place in front of a virtual audience. Richie Butler is the pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church, which was built by freed slaves more than a century ago. … [Read more...] about Black and White Pastor Come Together for Conversation About Race and the Church
At Least 3,000 Children Were Victims of Sex Abuse in French Catholic Church
(Newsweek) There have been at least 3,000 child sex abuse victims in the Catholic Church in France stretching back decades—and it's feared there may be many more, according to an investigation. Last June, the Independent Commission on Sexual Abuse in the Church (CIASE) was set up to look into abuse claims committed by the clergy in France since the 1950s. A hotline for … [Read more...] about At Least 3,000 Children Were Victims of Sex Abuse in French Catholic Church