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August 5, 2024

Three Historic Black Churches Merge to Form New Congregation After Devastating Fire

When a fire destroyed a historic Philadelphia church building, the congregation merged with two others to form New River Presbyterian Church. The post Three Historic Black […]
May 22, 2024

Why Black Gospel Music Is on the Decline in African American Churches

The rise of megachurches, contemporary Gospel and modernized worship could mean singing hymns could soon disappear. The post Why Black Gospel Music Is on the Decline […]
May 22, 2024

Dallas Pastor Gets 35 Years for Stealing Churches in Deed Fraud Scheme

Dallas pastor Whitney Foster received a 35-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of stealing three churches in a deed fraud scheme. The post Dallas […]
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 […]