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.
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Virtual Faith: Why Black churchgoers are staying home on Sunday
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a decline in in-person church attendance, with only 2 in 5 Americans regularly participating in church services and 37% of Black Protestants saying they join services both in person and virtually.
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Grief hits hard, even for the faithful
The church can be more helpful in the grief process by being more realistic about the fact that loss and death are parts of life, allowing people to be and feel whatever they need in that season, and encouraging them to make space for it.
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AME Church delegates name six new bishops while retaining same-sex marriage ban
The African Methodist Episcopal Church elected six new bishops, voted to continue its ban on same-sex marriage, and discussed missing retirement money during its quadrennial meeting in Columbus, Ohio.
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Say Amen: How Black faith traditions showed up at the DNC
The Democratic National Convention featured several Black speakers who used faith, Black church traditions, and the Black church’s role in Democratic Party politics to call for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next president.
