Episcopal Church to Mark 50 Years Since LGBT Inclusion Resolution

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, titled “Full & Equal: 50 Years in Pursuit of a Promise,” is scheduled for Sept. 3–5 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to The Episcopal Church, the event will commemorate the September 1976 passage of Resolution A069.

Evangelical Relief Group Warns New USCIS Policy Could Separate Immigrant Families

World Relief, an evangelical humanitarian organization involved in refugee resettlement across the United States, is criticizing a new immigration policy shift by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that could force many lawful immigrants to leave the country while pursuing permanent residency. Many applicants may now be required to return to their home countries to complete the immigrant visa process abroad.
  • Open Doors Days Draws 9,000 in Germany for Stories of Faith Under Persecution
    A North Korean pastor who survived hunger and forced labor told thousands of German Christians that the Kim dynasty is nearing its end — one of several firsthand accounts of persecution that shaped a three-day gathering in southwestern Germany this month. Around 9,000 people attended Open Doors Days in Karlsruhe from May 14–16, according to a press release from Open Doors Germany.
  • SBC Expects Nearly 20,000 Attendees for Major Annual Gathering in Orlando
    The Southern Baptist Convention is anticipating one of its biggest meetings in recent years as approximately 20,000 people are expected to travel to Orlando for next month’s annual convention. This year’s SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors’ Conference will take place June 7–10 at the Orange County Convention Center, drawing church leaders, messengers and members from across the country.
  • ERLC’s Project Delivers 100th Ultrasound Machine to North Carolina Pregnancy Center
    The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, through its Psalm 139 Project, delivered its 100th ultrasound machine to a pregnancy resource center in North Carolina. The ultrasound equipment was presented to Mercy House Pregnancy Resource Center in Elizabethtown during a dedication event.
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  • South Korea: Seminar marks 100th anniversary of ‘Theology of Hope’ theologian Jürgen Moltmann

    An academic seminar commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Jürgen Moltmann was held on May 8 in Seoul, South Korea, shedding renewed light on his theology, life and influence on the Korean church and the global theological community.

  • Pastors Feel More Equipped for Ministry but Report Declining Job Satisfaction, Study Finds

    A new study suggests that while pastors are experiencing better mental and emotional health than in the past, many are becoming less satisfied with their roles in ministry. Since 2015, the percentage of pastors who feel unprepared for their responsibilities has steadily declined, with a notable drop in recent years.

  • Ruben Saenz Jr. Elected President of United Methodist Council of Bishops

    Ruben Saenz Jr. has been named the new president of the United Methodist Church Council of Bishops, succeeding Tracy S. Malone. The leadership transition took place during the council’s spring meeting in Washington, D.C., where Saenz was formally installed. Malone concluded her term last Friday and will now continue to serve in an advisory capacity as the immediate past president.

  • Saint Augustine’s University to File for Bankruptcy, Halt Accreditation Battle

    A historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina, affiliated with The Episcopal Church, has announced plans to file for bankruptcy while ending its efforts to retain accreditation. Saint Augustine’s University said it will move forward with a voluntary Chapter 11 filing as part of a broader effort to stabilize its financial situation and restructure operations.

  • Poll Finds Strong Support for Off-Campus Religious Instruction During School Hours

    A new poll indicates that many parents and teachers across the United States are increasingly supportive of allowing students to participate in voluntary religious instruction off campus during the school day, particularly as concerns about student mental health continue to grow.

  • Lost Pages of Apostle Paul’s Letters Recovered, Offering Insight Into Early Christian Scripture

    An international team of scholars has uncovered dozens of previously lost pages from one of the earliest New Testament manuscripts, providing new understanding of how early Christians engaged with biblical texts. The project, led by the University of Glasgow, successfully recovered 42 missing pages from Codex H, a sixth-century Greek manuscript containing the writings of Paul the Apostle, according to a university announcement.

  • Ryan Blackwell Named Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO

    Pastor Ryan Blackwell has been selected as the next president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, marking a leadership transition for the publishing ministry of the Southern Baptist Convention. Blackwell currently serves as an executive and teaching pastor at the multi-campus Cross Church in Arkansas and will become the 11th person to hold the top leadership role at Lifeway.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson, Christian Leaders Launch Weeklong Bible Reading in D.C.

    Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., was 12 years old when he realized that the promises of Scripture are "so true." His father, James, a firefighter, was “involved in an explosion in the line of duty” that left him with third-degree burns on 80% of his body.
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