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PCUSA Report: 43% Stopped Giving to Denomination to Focus on Local Churches

The Presbyterian Church (USA) has reviewed new findings outlining why some of its members have discontinued financial contributions to the denomination.

Nearly 500 Leaders, Pastors to Join Weeklong Bible Reading Marathon in D.C.
Nearly 500 public officials, ministry leaders and well-known figures are preparing to take part in a weeklong public reading of the Bible in Washington, D.C., an initiative organizers say is aimed at encouraging a renewed national focus on Scripture.
Pro-Life Activist Wins $1M Settlement After DOJ Case, Calls It “Huge Victory”
Pro-life activist Mark Houck has secured a settlement exceeding $1 million, nearly four years after an FBI raid on his home sparked widespread backlash among supporters.
Catholic Nuns Sue New York Over LGBTQ Law, Arguing It Forces Them to Violate Beliefs
Catholic nuns who have long cared for terminal cancer patients in New York have launched a federal legal challenge against a state law they say compels them to act against their convictions on sex and gender identity.

Premium Bible Sales Surge in Recent Years as Americans Seek Meaning, Stability

An increasing number of Americans are purchasing premium, high-priced Bibles, signaling a growing interest in luxury editions of Scripture. Retailers and collectors report that demand for high-end Bibles is rising, with some editions priced as high as $400. These luxury versions often include fine leather bindings and detailed artwork.

Craig Carlisle Expected to Be Nominated for SBC First Vice President
Craig Carlisle is anticipated to be nominated for the role of first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the denomination’s upcoming annual meeting in June. Carlisle currently serves as the SBC’s second vice president and works as director of missions for the Etowah Baptist Association.
Religious Liberty Commission Holds Final Hearing, ‘It Is Time to Set the Record Straight’
The seventh session of the White House Religious Liberty Commission took place Monday at the Museum of the Bible, where participants examined the historical roots, current challenges and future direction of religious freedom, addressing the development of religious liberty in America as well as the legal concept of church-state separation.
Alabama Enacts ‘Released Time’ Law Allowing Students Off-Campus Religious Instruction
Alabama has enacted a new law allowing public school students to leave campus during the school day to participate in religious instruction, a practice commonly referred to as “released time.” Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 248, also known as the Alabama Released Time Credit Act, into law last Wednesday, formally authorizing the program statewide.