After traditionalist churches left, United Methodist Church may be more – not less – diverse
United States RNS After the departure of thousands of traditionalist United Methodist churches from the denomination over the past five years, it might stand to reason that those congregations remaining in the fold are more progressive and open to ordination and marriage of people in same-sex relationships. But the picture is far more mixed. A […]
Man who played Duke Chapel bells at US university for 50 years dies
Durham, North Carolina, USAP When J Samuel Hammond arrived as a freshman at Duke University in 1964, he knew nothing about the musical instrument that allowed a player to send melodies ringing across campus from the bells in the school’s iconic chapel tower. A demonstration from a fellow student introduced him to the 50-bell carillon […]
ESSAY: EVANGELICALS – BEMOANING DUKE’S YOUNG LIFE DECISION IS NOT ENOUGH
In an article first published on Religion News Service, KEVIN SINGER, co-director of US group Neighborly Faith, looks at some wider issues in light of Duke University’s student government recent decision to deny evangelical group Young Life official status on campus…
Duke University’s student government rejects Young Life over LGBTQ policies
RNS Duke University’s student government has denied the Christian organisation Young Life official status as a student group on campus, citing its policy on sexuality. The decision by the Duke Student Government Senate on Wednesday comes amid ongoing clashes nationwide between religious student groups and colleges and universities that have added more robust non-discrimination policies. […]
CHAPLAINCY: US HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS STICK TO THE HEART OF THE JOB AMID HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
AMANDA ABRAMS, writing for Religion News Service, reports on the work of hospital chaplains in the US…
ESSAY: FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP AS A REMEDY TO THE US OPIOID CRISIS
KATELYN BEATY, in an article first published on Religion News Service, looks at the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to America’s opioid crisis…