World Vision’s toy distribution campaign is lifting spirits in Jamaica’s western parishes following Hurricane Melissa, which caused extensive damage earlier this year. The evangelical humanitarian organization aims to reach 2,000 children with toys, shoes, and …
Episcopal Diocese Donates $1 Million for Gaza Child Medical Aid The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey has pledged $1 million from a longstanding, underused fund to support Gaza child medical aid, targeting children and adolescents …
Post-Pandemic Pew Gap Highlights Single Mothers’ Absence Barna research shows only one in four single mothers attends church weekly—the steepest drop among women. While attendance across other groups rebounds, single moms remain notably absent. This …
From Hate to Brotherhood: A Search for Belonging The transformation of a former neo-Nazi skinhead into a Christian pastor is rooted in a powerful need for belonging. As a high school student in Phoenix, Caleb …
A quiet Saturday gathering at an east Charlotte church turned into chaos when masked federal agents conducted a sudden immigration raid. About 20 members were doing yard work and preparing meals when agents arrived unannounced, …
A growing number of families are scrambling to find food after the federal government shutdown halted SNAP (EBT) benefits. With benefits frozen in many states, households reliant on food assistance are turning to food banks, …
Recent years have seen a rise in media and academic critiques claiming religion—especially evangelical Christianity—harms women and families. These critiques often spotlight domestic violence, asking whether faith enables abuse. A high-profile example is the Australian …
Lingering Questions Haunt Korean Adoptees Kathryn Roelofs, adopted from South Korea in 1984, grew up in a loving American home but still questions her identity. Like many Korean adoptees, she wrestles with the gap between …
Faith Meets Finance at Packed Events Life Surge, a series of Christian-themed financial seminars, has rapidly expanded since its 2021 debut. With over 250,000 attendees across 70 events, the one-day conferences feature Christian celebrity speakers …
At Catholic universities like DePaul in Chicago, access to birth control is severely limited due to religious doctrine. In response, student activists have launched covert initiatives to fill what they see as gaps in sexual …