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.
Category: Religion
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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.
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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.
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Faith organizations declare voting as a responsibility for believers
Organizations are working to energize and register the faithful Christian community ahead of the upcoming general election, with some emphasizing the importance of voting in Sunday sermons and others providing trained poll chaplains and peacekeepers to ensure safe access to the polls.
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Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant: ‘She lived what she preached’
Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, a powerful minister and advocate for community healing and mental health awareness, passed away on September 26, leaving behind a legacy of ministry and love.
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Faith and education: One man’s crusade against prostate cancer
Dewayne Charleston, a Black man diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, is using his foundation to educate other Black men about the importance of prostate cancer screening and to support those who have been diagnosed.
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Marcellus Williams: Faith leaders join the fight to stop his execution
Faith leaders in Missouri are advocating for clemency for Marcellus Williams, a Black man who was wrongfully convicted of murder and is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24, as they argue that his life can remain open to redemption, mercy, and the healing power of God.
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Nurturing self-care: Black mothers prioritize mental health and well-being after birth
Black mothers should prioritize self-care after birth by giving themselves grace, creating healthy boundaries, and planning and accepting support, in order to nurture their mind and spirit during this transformative time.
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Trumped: Evangelical leaders want followers to worship God, not politics
A group of evangelical Christian leaders have issued a confessional document urging the faithful to separate religion and politics, rejecting the false idols of power, wealth, and strength, and warning against political idolatry and its messengers.
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Why this powerful Black Baptist church could soon be in crisis
The National Baptist Convention USA is facing a leadership crisis and financial struggles, with a divided membership and a looming election for the presidency, as well as a decline in membership and political influence.
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Rev. Boise Kimber elected president of largest Black Protestant denomination in U.S.
The Rev. Boise Kimber was elected as the new president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, after a controversial leadership election, with the aim of uniting the convention and fostering an atmosphere where every member congregation thrives.