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137 storiesWisconsin Episcopal bishop plans 2028 retirement, dioces seeks successor
Bishop Matthew Gunther of Wisconsin announced plans to retire in 2028 and called for the election of his successor to lead the reunified statewide diocese.
Wisconsin Episcopal church feeds and shelters tornado survivors
St. Thomas Church in Menasha, Wisconsin, served hot meals to 300 storm-weary residents and distributed emergency supplies after a tornado destroyed homes and businesses in the comm…
Cushite kingdom aided Judah against Assyria in 701 B.C.E.
King Tirhakah of Cush aided Judah against Assyrian siege in 701 B.C.E., likely preserving the kingdom from destruction.
Mesopotamian evidence places camel domestication in Abraham's time
Archaeological evidence from Mesopotamia shows camels were domesticated by the second millennium B.C.E., supporting the historical plausibility of Abraham's camels in biblical acco…
Archbishop of Canterbury opens clinic in Ghana, meets Asante king
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally opened a clinic at a nursing college in Ghana and met the Asante king during her inaugural visit to Africa in that office.
Anglican Communion Forest reaches four years of global growth
The Anglican Communion's global creation care initiative, begun with a single tree planted in 2022, has grown into a worldwide movement of forest protection, tree planting, and eco…
Kerala bishop practices climate stewardship through daily farmwork
A Church of South India bishop spends two hours each morning farming as an act of Christian stewardship and climate justice in Kerala.
Christian rappers launch arcade game to preview new single
Christian rappers Andy Mineo and nobigdyl. created an arcade game that fans play to unlock previews of their new single "Rotation."
Episcopal bishop urges churches to hear refugee stories
Bishop Mark Edington urged churches to listen to refugee stories and challenge negative stereotypes rather than making assumptions about what displaced people need.
Author explores the biblical case for vulnerable community
Author Toni Collier argues in her new book that Scripture consistently insists life is meant to be lived in community, not endured alone.
Former Northern California Episcopal bishop Jerry Lamb dies at 85
The Rt. Rev. Jerry Albam Lamb, bishop of Northern California for 14 years, died July 25 at age 85 after a long career of ordained ministry in both the Roman Catholic and Episcopal…
Santa Mónica: A journey of hope for those facing addiction
A prayer group for worried mothers in Tierra del Fuego became a foundation accompanying young people and families facing addiction.
Sudanese refugees find safety in Uganda
World Vision supported Sudanese refugees with shelter, medical care, and protection services at Uganda's Nyumanzi Reception Center.
Archbishop of Canterbury preaches at all female-led church service in Ghana
The Archbishop of Canterbury preached at a church service in Ghana led entirely by female clergy.
Cameroonian youths celebrate a week of festivities, prayer and catechetical formation
Cameroon's sixth National Youth Days concluded with prayer, formation, and a closing Mass celebrating youth spirituality.
Schlabach saw dramatic growth of faith during 32 years in Mongolia
Laura Schlabach witnessed Christian faith in Mongolia grow from 1,000 believers to 60,000 over her 32-year service there.
Claire Leslie Wants Her Music to Sound Like Joy — Even When Life Doesn’t
Christian musician Claire Leslie writes songs about her present struggles with anxiety and uncertainty rather than waiting until she has found breakthrough.