Pray.com supports US family farms hit by historic droughts
RNS Over the last few years, David and Kayta Plescia of Green Valley Community Farm in Sebastopol, California, have developed a thriving crop sharing program that welcomed members to harvest their own crops or pick flowers and even offered potato digs for kids. But this year, the farmers had to cancel their vegetable sharing program […]
Essay: A giant space rock demolished an ancient Middle Eastern city and everyone in it – possibly inspiring the Biblical story of Sodom
Archaeologist CHRISTOPHER R MOORE, in an article first published on The Conversation, looks at what archaeological evidence reveals about the fate of an ancient Middle Eastern city now called Tall el-Hammam…
This Life: When God interrupts our plans
US columnist CAROL ROUND, in an article published on ASSIST News Service, looks at what happens when we let God interrupt us…
Christian leaders meet with White House to advocate for social programs, voting rights
Washington DC, US RNS Faith leaders representing a broad spectrum of Christian groups will meet with White House officials on Wednesday to advocate for voting rights and social programs they say protect the poor and vulnerable. The group, which is organised by the advocacy organisation Circle of Protection, includes influential Catholics, leaders of major Black […]
Kenyan Methodists defy ban on campaigning at church, saying ‘humans are political’
Nairobi, KenyaRNS Some churches in Kenya have barred politicians from addressing their congregations, saying campaigning during services disrespects the sanctity of worship. The national Anglican, Presbyterian and Roman Catholic churches have all issued bans, as many of the politicians begin early stumping for next year’s general elections. The Methodist Church, however, is keeping the church […]