Religion News Service | Press Releases

2 May

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Listings – May 4

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN in association with WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1536 is fed over PBS on Friday, May 4th at 5:00 p.m. (check local listings). • Kashmir – The province of Kashmir has been the trigger for three... More

1 May

FIVE PROMINENT COMMUNITY LEADERS TO RECEIVE IOCC COMPASSION AT WORK AWARD

Submitted by Rada K. Tierney

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), the global humanitarian relief organization of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, has named five prominent Orthodox Christian community leaders as the recipients of its Compassion at Work Award: Charles R. Aja... More

30 Apr

Rev. Harry Knox, Progressive Faith Leader, Appointed President and CEO of Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice

Submitted by Marjorie Signer

Washington, DC - The Board of Directors of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Harry Knox as President and Chief Executive Officer of RCRC, the nation’s coalition of organizations from 15 denominations and faith traditions commi... More

29 Apr

Gettysburg Seminary Announces Religion and Media Blog Tour April 30th

Submitted by John Spangler

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg announces a Spring 2012 Blog Tour on the topic of religion and media, beginning April 30th and continuing into May. Can you envision a congregation where every worshipper would be encouraged to provide regular Facebook status updates and “tweets”... More

26 Apr

Dr. James Dobson Caps 50-Year Career, Expands Legendary Parenting Video Series

Submitted by Monique Sondag

Original Series Seen by 80 Million People Two Weekends at San Diego’s Skyline Church: May 11-12 and 18-19 RESERVE TICKETS NOW: BuildingAFamilyLegacy.com SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – April 26, 2012 – Dr. James Dobson, now heading Family Talk radio and known for bestsellers such as The Strong-Wil... More

26 Apr

Swedenborg Foundation Press Releases New Guide to Spiritual Growth: A Nondenominational Exploration of Miracles from the Gospels

Submitted by Carol Urbanc

Swedenborg Foundation Press 320 North Church Street West Chester, PA 19380 For Immediate Release CONTACT: Carol Urbanc 610.430.3222 ext. 13 marketing@swedenborg.com Swedenborg Foundation Press Releases New Guide to Spiritual Growth: A Nondenominational Exploration of Miracles from th... More

25 Apr

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Listings – April 27

Submitted by Lindsey Bernstein

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN in association with WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1535 is fed over PBS on Friday, April 27th at 5:00 p.m. (check local listings). • Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz - Host Bob Abernethy profiles Israeli s... More

25 Apr

New Jersey pastor burns credit card offer letters in protest

Submitted by Chandra M. Hayslett

(SOMERSET, NJ) – The rain didn’t stop DeForest B. Soaries Jr., senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, N.J., from burning credit card offer letters his members brought to church on Sunday. Soaries—the former Secretary of State for New Jersey—publicly burned the cr... More

25 Apr

The Catholic Pilgrim Office Presents a Special Pilgrimage to Witness the Canonization of Bl. Marianne Cope and Bl. Kateri Tekakawitha

Submitted by Drew Salling

In celebration of the canonization of the two Americans, Blessed Marianne Cope and Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, The Catholic Pilgrim Office offers special pilgrimages surrounding this blessed occasion. Witness the canonization of the soon to be Saints on October 21, 2012. We currently have a 9 and... More

24 Apr

Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Sikhs Combine for First-Ever White House Conference

Submitted by Dr.Ved Chaudary

Uniting for Community Building and Social Justice Washington DC: On April 20, 2012, Hindu American Seva Charities (HASC) made history, co-hosting with The White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Agencies and the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partners... More