At the centre of the US ‘Bible Belt’, Mississippi churches face difficult decisions at Christmas
Ridgeland, Mississippi, USAP/Report for America It always feels special for Pastor Jay Richardson when his congregation at Highland Colony Baptist Church gathers during the holidays – but this year, that’s even more true because of time they’ve spent apart. The church temporarily shut down at the start of the pandemic, and again three months ago, […]
Essay: As we face a Christmas like no other, we mustn’t forget those for whom Christmas has never been ‘normal’
ELLIS HEASLEY, of UK-based religious freedom advocacy CSW, says it’s important – even as many around the world face an different Christmas this year – to remember those for whom Christmas isn’t something they’ve been able to experience for many years…