Podcasts: “Intelligent and relevant” – Nomad tackles issues across the spectrum
NILS VON KALM listens to Nomad, what he describes as an “intelligent and relevant” look at “issues, dilemmas and areas of concern for Christians of a more progressive persuasion”…
Amy Butler, first female pastor of NYC’s The Riverside Church, to step down
RNS The first female pastor to lead The Riverside Church in New York City is leaving the historic, progressive Christian church. After five years at Riverside, Rev Amy Butler will not renew her contract as senior minister, according to an update from Butler and the Riverside Church Council posted on the church’s website. “It has been one of the […]
Rachel Held Evans, US Christian writer of honesty and humour, dies at age 37
RNS Rachel Held Evans, a popular progressive Christian writer and speaker, died Saturday morning at age 37 after a brief illness. Evans had been in a medically induced coma for several weeks and never returned to an alert state. Author Rachel Held Evans. Writer and collaborator Sarah Bessey tweeted that Evans was surrounded by close friends and […]