Church

• Former Archbishop of York Resigns from Christian Aid Chair Position amid Claims He, the COE Mishandled Sex Abuse Allegations Lord John Sentamu has stepped down from his role as chairman and trustee of Christian Aid after facing criticism for how he and the Church of England handled historic abuse claims. Jun 05, 2023

  

  Former Archbishop of York Resigns from Christian Aid Chair Position amid Claims He, the COE Mishandled Sex Abuse Allegations
• Most Christians Say Churches Should Provide Counseling, But Most Pastors Disagree According to new research from the Barna Group, a majority of Christians and nearly 50 percent of the general population believe churches should be offering care and counseling to their communities. Most pastors, though,... Jun 02, 2023

  

  Most Christians Say Churches Should Provide Counseling, But Most Pastors Disagree
• Over 4,000 Baptized on 50th Anniversary of Jesus Movement Over 4,000 people were baptized on a California beach on Pentecost Sunday, which fell on the 50th anniversary of the start of the Jesus Movement. Jun 01, 2023

  

  Over 4,000 Baptized on 50th Anniversary of Jesus Movement
• California Catholic Dioceses Face More Than 3,000 Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Consider Filing for Bankruptcy Several Roman Catholic dioceses in California have filed for bankruptcy or are considering the option as the churches face over 3,000 lawsuits related to childhood sexual abuse cases. Jun 01, 2023

  California Catholic Dioceses Face More Than 3,000 Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Consider Filing for Bankruptcy
• 'I Reject Them Both': Rick Warren Denounces Both Prominent Schools of Thought on Women in Ministry Saddleback Church founding pastor Rick Warren recently weighed in on the theological debate about women's roles in the church by dispelling both complementarianism and egalitarianism. May 31, 2023

  'I Reject Them Both': Rick Warren Denounces Both Prominent Schools of Thought on Women in Ministry
• Louisiana Conference Approves the Disaffiliation of 95 UMC Churches Almost 100 United Methodist Church congregations in Louisiana officially disaffiliated from the denomination last weekend due to a longstanding debate over homosexuality. May 30, 2023

  Louisiana Conference Approves the Disaffiliation of 95 UMC Churches
• Nashville Pastor Preaches First Sermon Since Losing Daughter in Christian School Shooting On Sunday, the senior pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, delivered his first sermon since his 9-year-old daughter was killed in a mass school shooting in March. May 30, 2023

  Nashville Pastor Preaches First Sermon Since Losing Daughter in Christian School Shooting
• Maine School Board Rejects Church's Rental Application over Its Beliefs on Gay Marriage, Abortion: Lawsuit A school board in Maine has rejected a church's application to hold worship services at a high school as part of a long-term lease. May 30, 2023

  Maine School Board Rejects Church's Rental Application over Its Beliefs on Gay Marriage, Abortion: Lawsuit
• Church of Scotland Apologizes for Its Role in Transatlantic Slave Trade The Church of Scotland report does not blame people today for actions in the past, but it does affirm that racism is a sin because all humans have “equal dignity in the eyes of God.” It is hoped that education will help church... May 26, 2023

  Church of Scotland Apologizes for Its Role in Transatlantic Slave Trade
• Only 30 Percent of Churchgoers Volunteer for Church or Other Charities: Lifeway Poll Less than one-third of churchgoers say they volunteered for a charity or ministry the previous years, according to a new Lifeway Research survey that also found that most congregations encourage their members to be active in... May 25, 2023

  Only 30 Percent of Churchgoers Volunteer for Church or Other Charities: Lifeway Poll