Tuesday’s Catch: ‘”Quiet revival” in the UK as Gen Z goes to church’ And More
Quiet revival’ in the UK as Gen Z goes to church
Attendance in Britain is rising thanks to Gen Z, new research commissioned by the Bible Society has suggested.
Most Republicans are fine with ICE arrests in churches, Pew finds
Most Americans oppose immigration raids in sensitive locations such as churches, schools and hospitals, according to a new Pew Research Center study. But Republicans are exceptions to this view.
Trump cuts more than $ 30M in Utah childhood immunization funding
Utah is losing nearly $ 31 million in childhood immunization and vaccination funding as part of broader cancellations of pandemic-era federal public health spending, per government data.
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RFK Jr.’s HHS cuts include a slap in the face to 9/11 heroes
The Trump administration recently fired the head of the World Trade Center Health Program, and dismissed two-thirds of the entire staff at the program’s parent agency, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The dismissals leave in doubt the future of the initiative that administers health care support for those who developed 9/11-related cancers, respiratory ailments and other medical issues.
Social Security wrongly tells some recipients their payments ended
The Social Security Administration last week wrongly informed some recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the federal program that provides financial assistance to disabled Americans and low-income senior citizens, that they were no longer receiving benefits.
Catholic bishops say they will no longer partner with US on refugee work and children’s services
The announcement comes after months of uncertainty and antagonism about reimbursing Catholic agencies for their work with refugees.
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How the church can lead in a divided world
Our world today is deeply fractured. Whether it’s politics, race, class, gender or ideology, the lines of division seem sharper than ever. People are quick to take sides, to cancel, to distance. In the midst of this cultural chaos, many are asking: “Where is the church?” And more importantly, “How should the church respond?” Not with louder slogans, bigger platforms or angrier sermons — but with faithful presence.
What is the Trinity and why is it so important in Christianity?
A recent study of American adults by the Cultural Research Centre at Arizona Christian University revealed a startling truth: that only 11% Americans overall and just 16% of self-identified Christians believe in the Trinity. This is deeply concerning because the Trinity is not some optional or secondary belief in Christianity; it’s foundational. To reject the Trinity is, in essence, to reject the core of the Christian faith itself.
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How to Become the Mother of Jesus
…what we need to realize here is that there is a massive, fundamental difference between the Roman Catholic Church and Protestantism when it comes to the authoritative foundation of church doctrine. For Protestants, that foundation is the Bible and the Bible alone, which is the only final authority for determining what should be taught as true. For the Roman church, it is the Bible plus the equally authoritative Roman Catholic magisterium — that is, the pope and bishops united with him. And they don’t just interpret the Bible; they add to the Bible.
Shepherding Skeptics
God can be tricky for everyone.
10 ways to care for the emotional health of your congregation during a pastors transition
The Missing Heart in AI-Generated Sermons
Robots cannot worship. Therefore, relying on a robot to prepare your sermon is to excise an indispensable element of good preaching—the heart.