News by subject: REL

Earlier this week, the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) filed a federal lawsuit in defense of a group of Christian students and parents who were kicked out of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for wearing hats with a religious,...

Empowered21, a relational leadership network representing the more than 650 million Spirit-empowered Christians, will host Amsterdam2023, a three-day conference and one-day stadium event on June 21-24, 2023 at Amsterdam RAI & Olympic Stadium. The...

Episcopal Relief & Development has received a 5-year, $5 million grant from Trinity Church Wall Street to respond to disasters and strengthen the resilience of marginalized communities around the world. With the support of this grant, Episcopal...

Samaritan's Purse is responding to the deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6. Hours later these countries were rocked by another 7.5-magnitude earthquake?killing more than 11,000 people and injuring thousands...

"Communing With Christ": a potent reminder of the comfort Christ offers. "Communing With Christ" is the creation of published author Kay Baltzell-Rathbone, a retired manager from Pepsi-Cola. She spent over thirty years managing people while being...

Trinity Broadcasting Network, Fathom Events, and Impact Productions announce the debut of their new musical documentary, THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli, coming to theaters nationwide for four nights only on April 2-4 and April 6,...

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) has just filed a major lawsuit in the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia against the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for violating the First Amendment by kicking out a group of...

With YouVersion daily Bible engagement reaching an all-time high, the creators of the world's most downloaded Bible App recently hired three senior-level leaders: Nona Jones, Greg Hall, and James Chung.  They are all world-class leaders who bring a...

Iconic Events Releasing and Bridgestone Multimedia Group announce the U.S. premiere of their new film, SOUTHERN GOSPEL, coming to theaters nationwide beginning March 10, 2023. Based on a true story, the film follows the life of a rockstar who is...

The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. has launched the Protect Black History Initiative. This program, available at ProtectBlackHistory.org, will provide Black history resources and materials to local communities and organizations in...

Empowering Communities to Transform Cities Dr. Bill Winston and Bill Winston Ministries Announce the Operation Ten City campaign, Stopping in Ten Cities Across the United States Over a Span of Eighteen Months The next stop of Operation Ten City is...

"And Now We Rebuild: Prelude The Discovery 2042": a fascinating, futuristic story of survival and overcoming the elements. "And Now We Rebuild: Prelude The Discovery 2042" is the creation of published author Marilyn Craske, who lives...

The Voice of the Martyrs announced the launch of its new mobile app today. Through free multimedia resources, compelling content and daily prayer updates, this new VOM App is designed to draw believers into closer fellowship with persecuted...

Today, J. William Reynolds, Mayor of the City of Bethlehem, and Chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Commission along with representatives of Bethlehem Area Moravians, Central Moravian Church, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Moravian...

EWTN Global Catholic Network has announced an organizational restructuring of its domestic digital and print news platforms with the realignment of its two U.S. based news outlets, National Catholic Register and Catholic News Agency (CNA), under...

Despite the challenges posed by inflation, shortages, and the conflict in Ukraine, Canadians lovingly packed 415,072 shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and many other items during the 2022 Samaritan's Purse shoebox campaign,...

The Prison Fellowship Board of Directors today named Heather Rice-Minus as the next president and CEO of the ministry, effective July 1, 2024. The board of directors initiated a selection process in 2022. This followed James J. Ackerman, the current...

"I Saw Him First": an uplifting message of God's devotion. "I Saw Him First" is the creation of published author Aketa Sanders. Sanders shares, "I Saw Him First is a compilation of detailed writings and daily devotional downloads that is scripted...

Author Emma Boa-Durgammah encourages readers to pursue the passions and talents provided to them in Creativity in Us: Unleash the Power of GOD-Given Creativity ($22.49, paperback, 9781662867941; $9.99, e-book, 9781662867958). Despite her enthusiasm...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia: "Today, we remember the six people who lost their lives and the 19...

On January 29th, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in green from sunset to 1 a.m. for the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Follow us...

Today Catholics for Choice, which uplifts and amplifies the voices of the majority of Catholics who believe in reproductive freedom, issued the following statement from President Jamie L. Manson, M. Div., after the city of Memphis, Tennessee,...

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023 with purposeful events highlighting its mission and work, past and present. Recently recognized as the 85th largest charity in the...

The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors ("Committee"), the fiduciary for all survivors of child sexual abuse ("Survivors") in the Chapter 11 case of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre ("DRC"), took the extraordinary step to file its...

The Diocese of Rockville Centre (www.drvc.org) filed its Plan and Disclosure Statement today, offering a substantial proposal for settling with survivors. The Diocese believes the Plan is the best means to efficiently and effectively pave the way for...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: "Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I join Canadians in honouring the memory of the more than six million Jews who...

Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is honored to announce the funding of the Stanley Watson Endowed Chair in Ethics through a legacy gift of $3.5M. The rotating position will be open to existing or visiting faculty engaged in cutting-edge teaching and...

Islamophobia, discrimination, and hate, in any form, are unacceptable and have no place in this country. The Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities across Canada and reaffirms its commitment to take action to denounce and...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion; the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport; and Iqra Khalid, Member of Parliament (Mississauga?Erin Mills), for an...

"Daniel, the Beloved Prophet": a carefully researched study of God's word. "Daniel, the Beloved Prophet" is the creation of published author Elaine Hart, a native of Louisiana and loving mother. Hart is a retired attorney who holds a...

Episcopal Relief & Development invites Episcopalians and people of all faith backgrounds to reflect on the question "Who is My Neighbor?" this Lent through the 2023 Lenten Meditations. This year's reflections are written by the Rev. Robin Denney,...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion; the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport; and Iqra Khalid, Member of Parliament (Mississauga?Erin Mills), for an...

In the lead-up to the sixth annual anniversary of the Quebec City mosque attack, Quebecers are once again invited to participate in Muslim Awareness Week (MAW) as an opportunity to learn about fellow residents and engage in efforts promoting...

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) champions knowledge exploration and scientific discovery at the inaugural edition of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's Islamic Arts Biennale. The Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to a...

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 ? The international grassroots civil rights movement #EndJewHatred will host a rally and press conference outside the New York Supreme Court, 100 Centre Street, New York, 10013 this Thursday, January 26 at 8:30 a.m. ET. ...

"Teachings and Studies by Topic of the New Testament": a heartfelt message of positivity and encouragement. "Teachings and Studies by Topic of the New Testament" is the creation of published author Miguel...

Robert Zimmerman, a former golf professional and member of the Professional Golfers' Association, father, and grandfather who left the industry for a successful career...

"The Great Jay Gatsby": a thoughtful analogy of God's love. "The Great Jay Gatsby" is the creation of published author Renee Kennedy. Kennedy shares, "F. Scott Fitzgerald sets The Great Gatsby around WWI; he leaves the reader with a mystery of the...

"It's Time": a powerful discussion of faith, perseverance, and stepping up for oneself. "It's Time" is the creation of published author Candice Bryant. Bryant shares, "It's time to raise the bar. Changing your life narrative and stepping...

"I wanted to create a Christmas decoration that can be used to celebrate both the spiritual reason for the season as well as the secular," said an inventor, from Louisville, Ky., "so I invented THE REAL MEANING. My design would offer a warm and...

(EWTN) ? EWTN Global Catholic Network has announced that Montse Alvarado ? Catholic leader, religious liberty advocate, and news show anchor ? has been named president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, Inc. Her appointment is effective March...

Many churches ended 2022 experiencing an overall decline in giving by their attendees. To help pastors increase giving and generosity results going forward, ChurchTechToday.com published findings from a research project identifying the top digital...

Author Esther Hernandez encourages readers that despite challenges, God never stops directing His followers to Him in Divorced and in the Church: Leader's Guide($12.49, paperback, 9781662851049; $5.99, e-book, 9781662851056). Hernandez knows the...

Judith Wortman, who has held several federal government and...

In his new book 8 Steps to Energize Your Faith, prolific author, nationally-recognized speaker, and popular blogger Joe Paprocki, DMin, gives readers 8 decidedly "non-churchy" ways to reawaken faith and deepen one's relationship with God....

How can journalists committed to truth thrive in a polarized world drowning in propaganda and hostility? That will be the focus of the Journalism in a Post-Truth World Conference, March 10-11, 2023, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C....

"My Tree Had No Leaves: A Story of Adoption, Feeling Lost, and Healing from the Trauma": a heartfelt reflection on a deeply personal journey. "My Tree Had No Leaves: A Story of Adoption, Feeling...

"The Four Reasons Why We Live: God-given Success Strategies to a Successful Life Based on the Ten Commandments": a welcome challenge to...

Faith For Our Planet (FFOP), a global interfaith coalition launched the world's first ever global Youth Interfaith Program on climate change at Duke University Divinity School yesterday. The Fellowship received almost 5,000 applications and 30 youth...

"The First Jackalope": delightfully unexpected adventure. "The First Jackalope" is the creation of published author Pamela Byler Sallee. Sallee shares, "The jackalope is a make-believe character found mainly in the western and southwestern states...