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Episcopal Church to Mark 50 Years Since LGBT Inclusion Resolution

The Episcopal Church is planning a commemorative conference this fall to mark the 50th anniversary of a resolution affirming homosexual individuals within the denomination. The gathering is scheduled for Sept. 3–5 in Minneapolis.

Sesame Street Pride Month Post Sparks Renewed Criticism From Christian Leaders
The long-running children's television program Sesame Street is once again facing criticism after publishing a social media message celebrating Pride Month, prompting objections from pastors and conservative Christian organizations.
ERLC, Lawmakers Seek to Block Title X Funds From Supporting Abortion Providers
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has joined federal lawmakers in urging the Trump administration to reinstate a policy preventing Title X funds from benefiting abortion providers.
Biola University to Integrate Phoenix Seminary Into Talbot School of Theology
Biola University announced plans to acquire Phoenix Seminary after its Board of Trustees unanimously approved incorporating the institution into the university’s Talbot School of Theology.

Study Finds AI Models Most Favor Agnosticism, Often Ignoring Faith in Ethical Guidance

A new study suggests that leading artificial intelligence systems exhibit measurable biases when addressing religion-related questions and frequently omit religious perspectives in their responses to ethical dilemmas. Researchers evaluated 14 major large language models, including versions of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok, and presented their results.

Hope City Church Says Permit Denial Threatens Downtown Ministry and Community Outreach
An Iowa zoning board has denied a request from Hope City Church to relocate its original campus to a former bank building, a decision church leaders say could jeopardize their ability to continue serving a downtown community through a range of ministry and outreach programs. The Waterloo Board of Adjustment voted against issuing a special-use permit.
Frequent Worshippers Live 7.6 Years Longer, Nearly Double Among Black Americans
Religious involvement is associated with longer life and a host of positive health outcomes, according to a new report. 83% of studies examining religious service attendance found that regular participation was linked to increased longevity. The data suggested that frequent attendance was associated with roughly a 34% lower risk of death.
New Discoveries Across Turkey Highlight Region’s Crucial Role in Early Christianity
Archaeologists working across Turkey have uncovered a series of discoveries that are offering new insight into the earliest centuries of Christianity, including what researchers describe as the best-preserved early image of Jesus ever found. The discoveries include newly identified churches, Christian tombs, inscriptions and artifacts across modern-day Turkey.