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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, according to the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.

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 and the human rights movement.
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.
Pushpay Expands Church Engagement Capabilities with Acquisition of Nurture.io
Pushpay has announced the acquisition of Nurture.io, a pastoral care and engagement platform designed to help churches re-engage members in pastoral care and member engagement.

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

The International Association of Korean Studies (ICKS, President Greg Scarlatoiu) co-hosted an annual conference with the Hudson Institute and the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK), where the issues of North Korean abductions and transnational repression were extensively discussed.

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.
King Charles III Delivers First Address to Congress: “Christian Faith Is a Firm Anchor”
King Charles III delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday during his multi-day visit to the United States, marking his first official state visit as monarch. The visit, which included Queen Camilla, was extended at the invitation of Donald Trump to underscore the longstanding alliance between the two nations.