News by subject: REL

Judaism Your Way returns to Denver Botanic Gardens for its magical all inclusive High Holiday services. This year, participants can experience the celebration with loved ones near and far with a new mixture of in-person and live-streaming events....

Author Christiana Asantewaa Okyere-Folson, (PhD) shares her story of God's power to overcome any circumstance in Shining Ever Brighter: From Nothing to Something ($25.49, paperback, 9781662821974; $9.99, e-book, 9781662821981). Asantewaa grew up as...

Author Craig L. Falkenstine shares wisdom gained throughout his career in Efforts to Make a Difference: Reflections of a Hospice Chaplain ($15.49, paperback, 9781662824524; $6.99, e-book, 9781662824531). Over 35 years working in home care and...

American Jewish Committee (AJC) praised the Biden Administration for appointing today Rashad Hussain as United States Ambassador at-Large for International Religious Freedom. He will be the first Muslim to serve in this position. "Rashad Hussain is...

With food banks operating on or near every military installation in the United States and a growing need for food among military families Craig Newmark Philanthropies announced an additional $100,000 investment in MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger...

The National Catholic Reporter Publishing Co. has named NCR executive editor Heidi Schlumpf a vice president of the company. The National Catholic Reporter Publishing Co. has named NCR executive editor Heidi Schlumpf a vice president of the...

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (PQHH) today commended the introduction of the Choose Home Care Act of 2021. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)...

Mother Mary Lange Catholic School, the first new Catholic school built in Baltimore City by the Archdiocese of Baltimore in nearly 60 years, welcomes more than 400 students when it opens its doors in August. The school is located on the same property...

In the August/September issue of Guideposts magazine, available today, Harry Connick Jr. opens up about growing up in New Orleans, choosing to be baptized in the Catholic church in his teens after his mother passed away from ovarian cancer and how he...

Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) today released the second wave of their Religion and the Vaccine Survey, the largest surveys on religion and COVID-19 to date. The new survey reveals that vaccine acceptance...

On July 27, 2021, in Kiev, on the eve of the 1033th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus', after a thanksgiving on St. Vladimir Hill, His Beatitude Onufry, Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine, together with representatives of Local Orthodox Church,...

Having established prominence as industry-leading direct response marketers and fundraisers in the political, nonprofit, cultural, and advocacy verticals, The Lukens Company (TLC) is today announcing the addition of John Cunneen to lead its growing...

Artists For Change, Inc., announced today the importance of faith in God scripted into the stories of films where redemptive hope is needed helps bring physical and spiritual healing. The non-profit production company will have...

The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey Anti-Racism Ministry invites you to participate in 20 hours of online Anti-Racism Training streamed to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. One needn't be Episcopalian nor indeed of any religious creed to...

American Jewish Committee (AJC) applauds Germany for its principled decision to not attend the 20th anniversary summit of the UN's notorious 2001 World Conference Against Racism.  The gathering is set to take place in New York on September 22,...

This year, the UC Santa Barbara Department of Religious Studies celebrates a milestone anniversary of the study of Tibetan Buddhism. Twenty years ago, the Duggan Family was honored to join with other community members, friends, and alumni to fund the...

Pastor Odule Bitol has written a book, "Haiti, Return to God," pleading with his fellow brothers and sisters in Haiti to heed the Israelite example, to fear God and to obey His commandments. Then and only then can Haiti be blessed by God, he says,...

In Canada, diversity is one of our greatest strengths, yet we know that discrimination and racism continue to take an unacceptable toll on our communities. The recent deadly hate-motivated terrorist attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario,...

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, will take part virtually in the National Summit on Islamophobia on July 22, where she will deliver opening remarks. Convened by Minister Chagger, the summit will bring...

Antisemitism and hate, in any form, have no place in Canada. They run counter to the values and spirit of a diverse and inclusive society. In recent months, there has been a disturbing increase of community-reported hate crimes targeting Jewish...

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, will take part virtually in the National Summit on Islamophobia on July 22, where she will deliver opening remarks. Convened by Minister Chagger, the summit will bring...

The issue of femicide, or gender-related killings of women, has been a thematic priority for the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences. The Special Rapporteur has taken stock and progress made around the globe...

Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green and the Green family donated $20 million to Highlands College in Birmingham, Ala. that will fully fund the institution's first of two residence halls....

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, will take part virtually in the National Summit on Antisemitism on July 21, where she will deliver...

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, will take part virtually in the National Summit on Antisemitism on July 21, where she will deliver...

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 12:20 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in the National Summit on Antisemitism. The National Summit will be streamed live on Canadian Heritage's official Facebook...

The public open house and rededication of the Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (originally scheduled for last year but delayed because of COVID-19) will take place in 2022. This announcement was made Tuesday,...

World Relief, one of the world's leading global Christian humanitarian organizations, announced today that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Myal Greene as the organization's new president and CEO, effective August 16, 2021. He...

Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA) announced the Top 10 concept design finalists for its revolutionary World Zionist Village, and wants your vote for the People's Choice Award. With over 100 submissions from architects and designers from around the...

Imagine this nightmare scenario: you are a volunteer director on the board of a non-profit religious entity. It is one of a number of legal entities through which the work of a new religious movement is pursued.   The...

Note: All times local Hamilton, Ontario Private meetings. 9:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks to recognize Eid al-Adha. Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi will also be in attendance. Hamilton Mountain Mosque 1545 Stone Church Road East...

"We Can Stop the Rain if You Listen!": a gripping guide to avoiding the fate of the world at the time of Noah. "We Can Stop the Rain if You Listen!" is the creation of published author, D.M. Hammer, a spiritual author with a poignant message. Hammer...

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the holiest events on the Muslim calendar, marking the end of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Charity, sacrifice, and community are at the heart of this celebration, observed by Muslims across...

Note: All times local Hamilton, Ontario Private meetings. 9:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks to recognize Eid al-Adha. Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi will also be in attendance. Hamilton Mountain Mosque 1545 Stone Church Road East...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Eid al-Adha: "Today, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Adha as they mark the end of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. "On this day,...

In response to a Supreme Court decision, The Satanic Temple has now designated the 40-foot-tall Bladensburg Peace Cross in Maryland to be a Satanic icon. TST has updated the name of the monument as "The Bladensburg Satanic Peace Cross" and hosted in...

Morgan James' new release, Finding Peace After a Suicide Loss, by Elaine Kennelly, provides a Christian perspective on the sorrowful journey after a suicide death. Discussing the battles with anger and lack of forgiveness, Finding Peace After a...

Khaled Salem, the popular Egyptian-American U.S. Senate candidate running against incumbent Chuck Schumer for the 2022 election, today expressed his admiration for the unity and friendship that continue in the New York Jewish Community. Salem points...

American Jewish Committee (AJC) condemns the United Church of Christ (UCC) General Synod resolution entitled, "Declaration for a Just Peace Between Palestine and Israel," adopted today by a vote of 462 to 78. The measure demonizes Israel, fails to...

The Atlasia Kids magazine team is proud to be moving forward with a growing interest from Muslim families. A monthly magazine for Muslim kids aged 7 - 11, Atlasia's fourth issue has just been released celebrating Eid al-Adha. We dream for Atlasia to...

A Settlement Agreement has been reached to fully and definitively settle the Class actions filed against The Brothers of Sacred Heart Congregation (Les Frères du Sacré-Coeur) for the benefit of the following individuals:...

Eid ul Adha 2021 is expected to be celebrated on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Eid ul Adha is a festival celebrated among Muslims all over the world in remembrance of the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim made based on his strong faith in Allah. The MI 2021...

Presented by Harvest International Ministry (HIM), Revive California (HIM's local initiative), and Latino Coalition for Israel, 'Leading with Conviction' is an exclusive single-day leadership forum taking place on July 22nd, 2021 in Pasadena,...

Phil Hotsenpiller, Biblical prophecy expert and Senior Pastor of Influence Church announces the launch of American Faith, a non-profit national news media network committed to delivering truthful, uncensored news, analysis, and opinion on current...

Today, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Bishop T.D. Jakes announced that they have collaborated to bring the exclusive sermon series to REVOLT, the leading Black-owned multi-media platform. The new weekly show, Kingdom Culture with T.D. Jakes, will feature...

Today, Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims from Canada and around the world will celebrate Imamat Day, marking the 64th anniversary of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV becoming the 49th hereditary Imam and spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili...

What does the future of religious freedom in the Americas look like? In "Fulton, Pavez and the Future of Religious Freedom in the Americas," international experts will offer their insights on possible answers. Panelists will offer their comments and...

An American Jewish Committee (AJC) delegation, led by CEO David Harris, has concluded a four-day visit to Greece. The group met with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and other senior government officials, and Harris addressed a major policy...

In Canada, diversity is one of our greatest strengths, yet we continue to see hate fueled by racism and discrimination take an unacceptable toll on our communities. We know that this serious issue will not be solved with a top-down approach, so we...

WHO/WHAT:  Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, will join Console the Soul, an interfaith musical gathering in support of the victims and families of the Surfside condominium collapse, presented by the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Arts...