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US Christian author and speaker Jen Hatmaker apologises for line in inaugural prayer critiqued as erasing Native Americans
RNS Jen Hatmaker was “proud” to offer the final prayer in the liturgy for the inaugural interfaith prayer service Thursday hosted virtually by the Washington National Cathedral. The popular Christian author, speaker and podcaster has also apologised for it – at least for the first line of the prayer, which began, “Almighty God, you have […]
Rev William Barber II to headline interfaith inauguration prayer service
Washington DC, USRNS The Washington National Cathedral will host a virtual iteration of its traditional interfaith worship service the day after Joe Biden’s inauguration, with activist and pastor Rev William Barber II preaching the sermon. The gathering, a long-standing inaugural tradition, will be hosted by Rev Randy Hollerith, the cathedral’s dean, and Bishop Mariann Budde, […]
Unlike most Christian women’s conferences in the US, the Ally Virtual Tour isn’t shying away from politics
RNS “This is not a normal white girl conversation,” said Lisa Sharon Harper, founder and president of Freedom Road. She’s referring to the topics being covered during the Ally Virtual Tour, which kicked off Monday and brings together a number of female Christian leaders online to discuss faith, gender, race and politics in the countdown to […]
Jen Hatmaker, Christian author and former reality TV star, files for divorce
RNS Jen Hatmaker, a popular Christian writer, blogger and former reality TV star, has filed for divorce. Hatmaker announced the split from her husband, Brandon, on social media on Sunday. Court documents show the petition for divorce was filed in late August. “I don’t know how to say this, and I still cannot believe I am even […]