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New Toolkit Encourages Inclusive Worship The Diocese of Norwich has introduced a new prayer guide that addresses racism and encourages clergy to move away from Eurocentric prayers. The “anti-racist toolkit,” developed by the Racial Justice Action Group, aims to align local parishes with the Church of England’s broader efforts to combat racism. The guide suggests
Baylor University is constructing a memorial to honor the enslaved people who helped build its original campus in Independence, Texas. Located in Founders Mall, the memorial is part of a broader effort to acknowledge Baylor’s historical ties to slavery. The initiative follows research by the university’s Commission on Institutional History, which found that early leaders—including
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 spokesperson stated that the decision, made in mid-2024, was not driven by ideological or cultural motivations. Instead, the change aimed
This page lists the 15 posts providing a comprehensive overview of Project 2025, examining its proposed policies and potential impacts across diverse sectors, including federal governance, healthcare, education, environmental protections, and social services. Each summary addresses the initiative’s key objectives alongside critiques, highlighting supporters’ and critics’ perspectives on how these changes might reshape American society.
Randall Balmer, an Episcopal priest and historian, along with Jemar Tisby, a history professor and author, discussed white Christian nationalism during a webinar hosted by Faithful America. They highlighted how this ideology deviates from the teachings of Christ by prioritizing political power over prophetic witness. Balmer and Tisby emphasized the intertwined nature of white supremacy
Over 6,000 individuals representing various faiths and belief systems are expected to gather in Chicago from August 14 for what is being described as the world’s largest assembly of interfaith leaders. The event, known as the Parliament of the World’s Religions, is returning to its place of origin, as the organization was initially established in
Fr. Iván Montelongo, a priest from the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, highlights the significance of listening to “those on the peripheries” during the worldwide synodal process. He attributes the emphasis on this approach to Jesus’ own example, as Jesus consistently reached out to individuals on the margins of society. As the coordinator of the
Responding to a national atmosphere in which more and more state legislatures have adopted laws restricting content in classrooms and even public libraries, the voting delegates at the United Church of Christ’s general synod adopted a resolution this month in support of educators and academic freedom. The resolution comes at a time when state legislators
Jamaican Christian leaders are urging churches in the United Kingdom to initiate conversations about reparations for slavery. With a concise and compelling message, they are highlighting the historical roots of slavery and its lasting impact on the descendants of those who were enslaved. Amidst a growing global movement advocating for reparatory justice, Jamaican Christians are
In order to promote racial unity in the United States, churches across the nation have preached on racial harmony through Christ as part of the initiative titled Unity Weekend. Bishop David Grier, the founder of Unity Weekend, has reported that 141 churches have participated in the event. Unity Weekend is underlined as an opportunity for
Saint George’s Episcopal Church in Tennessee’s Germantown is honoring Tyre Nichols by showcasing his photography. Dorothy Wells, the church’s rector, had printed and framed photographs that Tyre posted on social media. The photographs are currently on display outside the sanctuary of the church and after the exhibit is over, Wells wants to send them to
The U.S. Mint is set to strike a set of quarters that will feature the late Episcopal priest the Rev. Pauli Murray. In addition to being the first Black woman ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church, Murray was a civil rights trailblazer for women and people of color. The coin is being issued as