The Baltimore archdiocese is closing or consolidating most of the city’s Black parishes, prompting a local Catholic to appeal the decision and argue that the church should take responsibility for declining attendance and crumbling infrastructure.
Category: Religion
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Apostle Leah E. White celebrates 30 years of service at Greater Faith Baptist Church
Greater Faith Baptist Church celebrated the 30th pastoral anniversary and retirement of Apostle Leah E. White, who was recognized for her 30 years of service and her unselfish service to the community.
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Sunday always comes: Pastors search for post-election sermons
Pastors are preparing messages of resilience and hope to offer strength and inspiration to Black parishioners mourning the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
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Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church celebrates 100 years
The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a Second Century Project to raise funds for repairs and expansion, with Martin Luther King III and other dignitaries participating in the celebration.
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Thank Heaven: Churches offer respite for voters on Nov. 5
Churches across the country, including the National Cathedral in Washington and St. John the Divine Cathedral in New York, are opening their doors on Election Day to offer a quiet place for respite, with snacks, massages, and worship services.
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Souls guarding polls: How church volunteers will make voting safe
Faith United to Save Democracy, a nonpartisan, multi-racial, interfaith organization, is deploying trained poll chaplains and peacekeepers to protect voters in vulnerable communities during the 2024 election season.
Posted inWord In Black
Praise and worship: A key part of healthy bodies and souls
Black Christians who attend church or other houses of worship are less stressed and live longer, and worshiping God causes an increase in BPNF, a neurotransmitter that helps grow healthy brain cells.
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Rev. Jerome Stephens celebrates retirement at New Shiloh’s 122nd anniversary
New Shiloh Baptist Church celebrated its 122nd anniversary and honored the retirement of the Rev. Jerome Stephens, who has served as director of community outreach for U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and a devoted member of New Shiloh for 47 years.
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Warrior, queen and mother: Honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant
Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant was celebrated as a warrior for Christ and a community leader, with a two-hour homegoing service attended by family, friends, politicians, and onlookers at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore.
Posted inPolitics
Evangelicals for Harris: ‘She’s a terrific combination’
A group of White evangelical pastors are urging their followers to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, and Franklin Graham has threatened to sue if they don’t stop airing their ad, which compares his father’s words to Trump’s crude self-assessment.
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Multiple Catholic church homes set to permanently close in December
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is planning to close nine predominantly Black Catholic churches by Christmas Day 2024, due to low attendance and unaffordable maintenance costs, despite the historical racism faced by Black Catholics in the church.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Black Pentecostal and charismatic Christians are boosting their visibility in politics − a shift from the past
Black Pentecostals and charismatics are becoming increasingly involved in American politics, with the Black Church PAC raising $500,000 and signing up 16,000 attendees for the Harris-Walz campaign.
