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A recent protest at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has ignited fierce debate after civil rights attorney Levy Armstrong confronted the congregation during a Sunday service. Armstrong criticized pastor David Easterwood—who also serves as director of the St. Paul ICE Field Office—for overseeing immigration enforcement actions she calls violent and inhumane. The presence of
The Episcopal Church is encouraging its members to use its Protesting Faithfully toolkit amid growing outrage over the killing of Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minnesota woman, by an ICE officer on January 7. Good’s death has intensified nationwide protests against increasingly aggressive immigration enforcement tactics under the second Trump administration. In response, clergy and lay
Three prominent U.S. Catholic cardinals are calling for a moral framework to guide American foreign policy, warning that recent actions by the Trump administration risk global instability. Their message echoes concerns raised by Pope Leo XIV in a major Vatican address. The cardinals highlighted U.S. military action in Venezuela, threats to acquire Greenland, and foreign
Chinese House Churches Face Renewed Persecution Early Rain Covenant Church and Zion Church—two prominent house churches in China—are facing a coordinated government crackdown. Early Rain leaders had anticipated persecution after a surge in harassment, threats, and detentions. Their prediction came true when, on January 6, police detained at least nine members, including church leader Li
Retiree Benefit Cut Sparks Controversy The North American Mission Board (NAMB), one of the wealthiest entities in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has ended life insurance coverage promised to its forced retirees. The board cited financial pressure and framed the decision as “responsible stewardship.” However, critics argue that the $1 million annual savings are insignificant
A Baptist church in Frankfort, Kentucky, has declined a $200,000 federal grant, citing concerns over restrictive conditions tied to immigration enforcement and diversity policies. First Baptist Church on St. Clair, which suffered $1.2 million in flood damage in April, refused the FEMA funds due to stipulations it felt conflicted with its mission of inclusion and
Religious Freedom vs. Anti-Discrimination Protections Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is under scrutiny for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws by denying spousal health benefits to a gay employee’s husband. Civil and religious rights groups argue that the agency’s religious beliefs do not exempt it from complying with federal and state employment laws. This legal battle, currently before
$31.5M Settlement Reached in High-Profile Abuse Case Rock Church has paid $3 million to settle a civil lawsuit related to the 2022 death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, a case that sparked outrage over institutional failures. The total $31.5 million settlement includes $10 million each from the city and county of San Diego, and $8.5 million
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, has intensified debate over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Good was killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7 during “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis. She was shot three times while driving away from the enforcement scene, raising questions
Court Rules in Favor of Mary Jones After Lengthy Legal Battle A Washington state appeals court has dismissed disgraced pastor Micahn Carter’s defamation lawsuit against his former church secretary, Mary Jones. In a unanimous decision on December 30, the court ruled that Jones’ 2021 blog post about a “nonconsensual and horribly traumatic event” did not
A Community Forever Changed The Texas Hill Country is still reeling from the catastrophic July 4 floods that swept through Kerr County, claiming over 100 lives. Among the dead were 25 girls and two counselors from Camp Mystic, a nearly century-old Christian camp in Hunt. The floods devastated homes, churches, and landmarks along the Guadalupe
Church-Led Program Aims to Break the Cycle Pennsylvania has one of the highest recidivism rates in the U.S., with over 50% of formerly incarcerated people rearrested or reincarcerated. In response, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Scranton is launching Cypress House Bakery, a job-training program designed to give formerly incarcerated individuals a second chance. The initiative
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