Episcopalians end convention with decided move to the left
July 21, 2009
The Episcopal Church voted overwhelmingly on Friday, July 17, to allow bishops to bless gay couples and to begin developing rites for same-sex unions, despite warnings that such moves would spark schism in the global Anglican Communion.

For space churches, the rite stuff
July 21, 2009
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin was the first human to witness how liquid behaves in the weak gravitational field of the moon - but this was no science experiment.

How to fight Sharia law? Use Sharia, Muslim lawyer says
July 20, 2009
To many Americans, Sharia, or Islamic law, conjures up images of a vengeful legal system that punishes thievery with amputation and promises death by stoning for alleged adultery.

John Calvin remembered on 500th birthday
July 8, 2009
The World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) released a statement commemorating John Calvin's 500th birthday July 10, 2009.

Develop leaders to build bridges, UCC told
June 27, 2009
"Extremists of all traditions belong to one tradition," says Eboo Patel. "Extremism."

South African hails American church vote to confess racism as a sin
June 9, 2009
A South African church leader is hailing a move by an American church to require members to confess racism as a sin.

Religious leaders call on churches to tone down rhetoric following boy's suicide
June 9, 2009
After the suicide of a boy whose classmates allegedly called him "gay" and teased him for being an immigrant, a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation in Decatur, Ga., hosted a prayer service to honor the life of 11-year-old Jaheem Herrera.

New Reformed movement will open local congregations to global connections
June 4, 2009
Representatives of member churches from the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the Reformed Ecumenical Council (REC) have agreed to recommend merging as a global “communion” - a move they believe will have a direct and positive impact on local congregations worldwide.

Andover Newton Theological School opens talks with Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
May 26, 2009
Andover Newton Theological School announced this afternoon that its Board of Trustees has approved initiating discussions with the leadership of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS) located in Rochester, N.Y.

Pope, in Bethlehem, sides with Palestinian statehood
May 14, 2009
Standing in the city of Jesus' birth that's now under Palestinian control, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday (May 13) forcefully endorsed the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state.