Episcopal Church News Monitoring

Dorothy Day: Catholic Worker founder pioneered a faith-based alternative to secularist progressivism

In one of his more snarky stories about clerical life — it’s called “The Forks” — the American Catholic writer J.F. Powers capsulizes the fraught relationship between a stuffy, self-important pastor and his young curate in a single, prickly sentence: “He …

Black clergy strategize, preach and urge election turnout after Voting Rights Act gutting

(RNS) — On the first Sunday (May 3) after the Supreme Court decided to hollow out the Voting Rights Act, the Rev. Richelle Lewis-Castine offered some clear advice to her congregation in Patterson, Louisiana. “I encouraged them to early vote,” said the …

RELIGION: SF church to participate in Sacred Sites Open House

SENECA FALLS — The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced that Seneca Falls’ historic Trinity Episcopal Church will participate in the Conservancy’s 16th annual Sacred Sites Open House on May 16-17, a free, statewide event inviting visitors to …

Church information for May 9 

May 9, 2026, 7:00 a.m. CT The deadline for submitting items for church briefs to be published in our print edition is 2 p.m. Wednesday. To have an item listed, email Trish Choate at tchoate@USATodayCo.com. Church briefs are limited to announcements of …

Celtic bishops gather to celebrate cultural ties

THE three Celtic provinces of the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church, and the Church of Ireland celebrated their shared roots and historical and cultural ties at a four-day conference in St Davids last week. The Celtic bishops meet every two …

Daniel Rustika served through ‘the will of God’

Shown celebrating his birthday, Dan obviously enjoyed being honored. Photos provided Trinity’s tidbit focuses this week upon Dan Rusteika. The stories are many about Verger Dan. He told the story of “I think it’s the will of God that I came here (Trinity) …

Club news: May 9, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Union publishes Club News each Saturday. To share the latest from your western Nevada County club or organization, email readers@theunion.com. Unfortunately only a small fraction of club submissions are published in the print version of …

Area Religious Services, May 10

WESTERLY — The next worship service at the Chapel will celebrate Memorial Day and Pentecost on May 24 with Chaplain Porizky preaching and leading worship. The Chapel welcomes all to its services at 105 Noyes Neck Road in Weekapaug. WESTERLY — Sunday …

In Writing About Cults (and Religion) Telling is Better than Showing

When I finished work on my new book, The Oracle’s Daughter: The Rise and Fall of an American Cult, I assumed I wouldn’t read anything more about cults for a good long while to come. I’d loved writing about the group in my book, the Aggressive Christianity …

St. Mary’s County Resident, Former GRAMMY Manager & Gospel Publicist To Sing Mystics National Anthem

WASHINGTON – Multiple WAMMIE-Award Nominated Artist and Former GRAMMY Awards Manager, Andrea René, will be performing the National Anthem at the Washington Mystics home opener against the New York Liberty. The game, starting at 3PM ET on Mother’s Day, May …

Past Pages for May 9 to 12, 2026

Saturday 156 Years Ago Off the track: The locomotive “Storey” ran into a pile of dirt and rock which had slid down on the track near the Brunswick Mill and was knocked off the track. She is considerably damaged and will have to hauled up for repairs in a …

Judgment begins with ourselves, not others

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the opinions of Taylor friends who never completely agree about anything but enjoy diverse discussions. I have not infrequently heard people say, “Hate the sin but love the sinner” or interchangeably, “Love the sinner but …

The Revolution That Dares Not Speak Its Name

Image provided by guest writer. Guest writer: Pilgrim. On the Art of Changing Everything While Changing Nothing Introduction There is a peculiar kind of courage, rarely celebrated and rarely named, which consists in the courage to be vague. It is not the …

New leader named for faith-based nonprofit St. Francis House in Little Rock

After 14 years of service at the St. Francis House in Little Rock, Crystal Olive has been tapped to lead the faith-based nonprofit. The Helena-West Helena native, who started as an outreach coordinator in 2012, most recently has served as St. Francis's …

Dorthy Ruth Beamon

After a lifetime of serving others and working to make her community a better place for all, Dorthy Ruth Beamon went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 7, 2026, at age 87. She was born May 04, 1939, the eldest child of James Richard Beamon Sr …

Embattled Episcopal Church-affiliated university to declare bankruptcy, end accreditation fight

The campus of Saint Augustine's University, an Episcopal Church-affiliated historically African American academic institution based in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Screengrab/YouTube/Saint Augustine's UniversityA historically black university …

Dorothy Day: Founder of the Catholic Worker movement

Editor’s Note: This is part of a 12-part series profiling great American Catholics ahead of the July 4, 2026, celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  (OSV News) — In one of his more snarky stories about …

Vacation Bible Schools Offer Faith-Based Summertime Fun

Churches around town are gearing up to host Vacation Bible School (VBS), where kids can have fun playing games, learning songs, making friends, and learning about biblical stories and principles. Below are a few houses of worship with registration now open …

Delaware County church-related events file for May 8, 2026

Note: Emailed entries only to editor@delcotimes.com by Wednesday at noon. New entries May Fair and spring flower sale: at St. James Episcopal Church, 11th Street and Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park, on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy the bake …

Pro Senior Placement Helps Families Navigate Difficult Conversations About Assisted Living

New Resources and Guidance Help Adult Children Learn Compassionate Ways to Discuss Assisted Living With Aging Parents METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families across the country continue searching for guidance on …

Women's Wellness Seminar

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New Book Explores Themes of Faith, Redemption, and Personal Growth

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new book titled “21 Things I Wish I Knew Early in Life” is set for global release, offering readers a deeply personal and spiritually enriching guide to life, …

PSA: Memorial Weekend Closure

Lawton Community Language Class

Eden Gordon Media and 'The All-American Book Club' Partners with PRAY.COM

Eden Gordon Media and "The All-American Book Club" Partners with PRAY.COM WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Gordon Media and "The All-American Book Club" are partnering with PRAY.com, the …

Puhihwi Program Meeting

“‘The Da Vinci Code on Steroids’ — George Folsey Jr. Hails Sorrowful Mysteries as a Breakthrough Thriller”

Anthony P. Jones crafts a suspense-driven novel exploring moral conflicts within the Catholic Church while spotlighting racial barriers in publishing. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold and gripping new thriller, …

The Museum of Christian and Gospel Music Announces Special Amy Grant Pop-Up Exhibit Today

The Museum of Christian & Gospel Music has an Amy Grant Pop-Up Exhibit celebrating the release of her new album and concert at the Ryman on May 8. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Museum of Christian & Gospel …

Elizabeth M. Lykins Says Childhood Trauma Often Repeats and Quietly Shapes Adult Life Until Healing Begins

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Childhood trauma does not disappear with age; for many people, it quietly shapes the way they think, feel, love, and navigate the world long into adulthood. According to the CDC, …

Romans116 Christian Apparel Celebrates One-Year Milestone as Faith-Driven Lifestyle Brand

HENDERSON, NV, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Romans116 Christian Apparel, a faith-based lifestyle brand specializing in thoughtfully designed Scripture-inspired clothing, announces its one-year anniversary. The company has …

New Analysis Reveals the Best States for Homeschooling in America

New research ranks all 50 states by how accessible and well-supported home-based education is, highlighting where families benefit from freedom, resources & aid EAGLE RIVER, WI, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All About …

A Global Cry for Conscience: Mike Ike’s 'Nigerian Christians Under Siege' Confronts Humanitarian Crisis

New nonfiction work by Christian advocate Mike Ike delivers a 21-point action plan to confront systemic faith-based violence in Nigeria. NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful and uncompromising new nonfiction work, …

NBCI and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission (ACHDC) urge HHS to Unblock Global Vaccine Funding

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities representing 27.7 million members, along with the American Clinical Health …

Election PSA: Absentee Ballots Delivery Update

New Poll Shows GOP Aligning Around Vance as Democrats Remain Splintered Without a Clear Leader

New Verasight poll finds nearly half of independents feel unrepresented heading into 2028 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national poll from Verasight, a nonpartisan survey research firm that collects …

New Biblical Guide Empowers Christians to Face the Future with Faith and Resilience

Laurenzo Benayah’s latest release offers a transformative framework for discipleship, merging deep scriptural insight with practical daily application. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era marked by rapid …

Episcopal Impact Fund Announces 2026 Housing Security Grantee Cohort

$400,000 Invested in Bay Area Organizations Advancing Housing Stability SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nine Bay Area nonprofits. One shared belief: stable housing is the foundation for lasting change. …

New Memoir Explores Holocaust Legacy and Identity During Jewish American Heritage Month

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Myron Horwitz, nationally respected journalist and former publisher of the Detroit Jewish News, has released his deeply personal memoir, Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s …