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Calls Grow in Washington for Justice and Accountability Over North Korean Abductions

The International Association of Korean Studies co-hosted an annual conference with the Hudson Institute and the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK).

Church Attendance Shows Strongest Recovery Since Pandemic Closures
Religious congregations across the United States are experiencing their strongest in-person worship participation since the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 shutdowns.
U.S. Congressional Hearing Highlights Crisis in North Korean Human Rights Movement
The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, a bipartisan human rights body under the U.S. Congress, held a hearing on North Korean human rights, focusing on the importance of the flow of external information to North Korean citizens.
Christian Man Imprisoned, Held Suspended in “Crucifixion” Position for Converting in Egypt
An Egyptian man who converted from Islam to Christianity is now on trial in Cairo, facing serious charges tied to his faith and efforts to change his religious designation on identity papers.

“Rededicate 250” to Bring Large National Prayer Gathering to Washington Mall

A large-scale Christian prayer and worship gathering is set to take place in Washington this month as faith leaders and public officials unite to mark the approaching 250th anniversary of the United States. The event, called 'Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving', is scheduled for May 17 on the National Mall.

Rep. Young Kim Vows to Be the ‘Voice’ for North Korean Defectors, Pushes for Human Rights Act Reauthorization
On the afternoon of the 29th, the fourth day of the 23rd North Korea Freedom Week, a “North Korea Freedom Week Delegation Congressional Roundtable” was held at 2:30 p.m. at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. The event was co-hosted by Rep. Young Kim and Rep. Ami Bera and attended by North Korea Freedom Week Chair Susan Sholty.
Wichita Church Turns Gas Station Outreach Into Message of Hope and Compassion
A church in Wichita, Kansas, is finding a practical way to serve its neighbors by helping drivers pay for fuel during a time of increasing gas prices. University United Methodist Church recently organized a community outreach effort called “Love at the Pump,” where volunteers distributed hundreds of gas cards to local commuters.
Federal Judge Allows Christian Foster Parents’ Lawsuit Over Washington Policy to Proceed
A federal judge has declined to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a Christian couple who argue they were denied a full foster care license in Washington due to their religious beliefs regarding gender and sexuality. David G. Estudillo of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington rejected the state’s motion to dismiss the case.