First Christian Reformed Church (First Church), the oldest Christian Reformed Church (CRC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is preparing to leave the denomination over its stance on LGBTQ inclusion. The congregation, one of the original four …
Google Calendar has removed references to Pride Month, Black History Month, and other cultural heritage observances from its web and mobile applications. The platform now only displays public federal holidays and national observances. A Google …
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, a leading Black Protestant denomination, recently addressed same-sex marriage at its General Conference in Ohio. Rev. Jennifer S. Leath, a longtime advocate, has been pushing for change since 2004 …
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Senate Bill 104 into law, requiring students to use bathrooms and private spaces corresponding to their biological sex. The “Protect All Students Act” legislation applies statewide to K-12 schools …
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday (12/4) in United States v. Skrmetti, a pivotal transgender rights case. The case challenges a Tennessee law prohibiting gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers …
British retailer Debenhams has pulled controversial Christmas-themed merchandise following widespread backlash. The products, including sweaters and mugs with the phrase “a gay in a manger” and rainbow imagery, were criticized for mocking Christianity. Many Christians, …
The Trevor Project, a leading LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention organization, reported a 700% increase in calls, texts, and chats after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election. The surge reflects widespread anxiety …
The United Methodist Church (UMC) General Commission on Archives & History (GCAH) has launched the Center for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Heritage. The center aims to preserve the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals within the denomination’s history. …
A lawsuit by former Liberty University employee Ellenor Zinski reflects the intense debate over transgender rights in the U.S. Filed by the ACLU of Virginia; the lawsuit alleges that Zinski was fired from Liberty’s IT …
The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia is currently grappling with internal discord over same-sex marriage. The global UMC, based in the U.S., voted to remove a long-standing condemnation of homosexuality from its governing document, …