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April 25, 2024

How the Flint Water Crisis Transformed Baptisms and Forced Churches to Close

Ten years on, Flint residents don’t trust their water is safe enough for consumption. So churches still don’t regularly conduct baptisms. The post How the Flint […]
January 18, 2024

Church Without God: How Atheist Churches Fill a Need for Nonreligious Americans

The growth of atheist churches is evidence that religious decline does not necessarily mean a decline in community or ritual. The post Church Without God: How […]
November 13, 2023

Mormon Church Lawsuits Over Tithes Raise Questions About Churches Investing ‘Charitable’ Funds

Three men have sued the Mormon Church and its investment arm, Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc. for allegedly misusing their donated tithes. The post Mormon Church Lawsuits […]
October 6, 2023

$5M Tithe Refund Case Could Lead to Litany of Lawsuits for Churches

An influential former member of the Mormon Church has sued to get $ 5 million in tithes back in a case with wide implications. The post […]
September 10, 2023

Black Churches Fight Florida’s Whitewashing of US History in Sunday School, Sermons and Bible Study

Black churches have organized to educate the public about Black history, challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “watering down” of U.S. history. The post Black Churches Fight Florida’s […]
September 9, 2023

Churches Asked to Ring Bells in Remembrance of Little Girls Killed in Birmingham Church Bombing

Churches have been asked to ring bells on the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham church bombing that killed four little girls. The post Churches Asked to […]
August 19, 2023

Christian and Atheist Nonprofits Vie Over NJ Law Banning Public Funding of Churches

A religious liberty group’s efforts to overturn NJ’s ban on public funding for houses of worship may face opposition from an atheist group. The post Christian […]
July 21, 2023

New ‘Game-Changing’ Incentives Open Way for More Churches to Fill Gaps in Community Solar

The Inflation Reduction Act’s direct pay incentive could inspire and empower more churches to address national disparities in community solar. The post New ‘Game-Changing’ Incentives Open […]
July 4, 2023

More Than Money: What It Means for NJ Churches to Go Green

A New Jersey nonprofit known for impacting criminal justice reform is now helping religious congregations transition to clean energy. The post More Than Money: What It […]