8 Nov

“Healing Jesus Crusades” Bring True Restoration Across the Globe

Submitted by Diane Morrow

Millions find hope in Christ, receive free medical care, while many experience authentic, miraculous healing Dallas/Fort Worth- Hundreds of thousands pack a field in an African town, some carrying children, most standing with eyes glistening, a few leaning on canes, all attentively focused on t... More

8 Nov

Guideposts Books Offers New Series Exclusively for eReaders

Submitted by Audra Jennings

Guideposts Books Offers New Series Exclusively for eReaders Spirit Lifters series features devotionals, story collections New York, NY—November 8, 2012—Guideposts Books (guideposts.org) announces the debut of its new series of short eBooks. The four individual eBooks in the debut collection of... More

7 Nov

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Listings—November 9

Submitted by Lindsey Bernstein

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1610 is fed over PBS on Friday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m. (check local listings). ·      Election 2012:  Religion & The Results – In the wake of Tuesday’s... More

7 Nov

Economy, Shifting Values and Demographics Drove Obama Victory

Submitted by Shannon Craig Straw

WASHINGTON — Dr. Robert P. Jones, founding CEO of Public Religion Research Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization specializing in research at the intersection of religion, values and public life, released the following statement on the role that religion and values played in re-electing... More

7 Nov

“Fairness Wins!” say Pro-LGBT Denominational Leaders

Submitted by Jason O’Neill, MCC Communications

  Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson, Moderator of the Metropolitan Community Churches, oversees ministries in over 40 countries.  Dr. Wilson was in the first LG... More

6 Nov

Controversy on Israel Aid Intensifies and Threatens Interfaith Cooperation

Submitted by Rev. John Wimberly

A few weeks ago we at Presbyterians for Middle East Peace responded to a controversial letter sent to the U.S. Congress by a group of officials from Christian organizations. Signers included the Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly. The letter implored the lawmake... More

1 Nov

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Listings—November 1

Submitted by Lindsey Bernstein

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Listings—November 1 Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. This weeks program is fed over PBS on Friday, November 1 at 5:00 p.m. (check local listings).

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31 Oct

Mariners Church Accredited by National Accountability Organization

Submitted by Ty Mays

Increasing Number of Churches Commit to Meeting Highest Standards of Financial Ethics by Joining ECFA WINCHESTER, Va. – ECFA announced today the accreditation of Mariners Church, a non-denominational evangelical church with campuses in Irvine, Huntington Beach and Mission Viejo. The church joins... More

31 Oct

The Mormon Moment: A Religion News Service Guide

Submitted by Daniel Burke

 A Mormon man is battling to become president, a musical based on Mormonism draws overflow crowds on Broadway, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is fast becoming the third largest faith in the United States. But most Americans know little about this homegrown religion. This... More

30 Oct

Choral Praise, Third Edition Invites Catholic Churches to Worship in Perfect Harmony

Submitted by Erin McClellan

PORTLAND, Ore./October 31, 2012—Catholic communities across the U.S. will receive OCP’s latest music resource: Choral Praise, Third Edition, released today to coincide with the coming Advent season. Offering choral arrangements of nine Mass settings—including a bilingual Mass—and over 570 songs,... More