church buildings
Dust to dust? New Mexicans fight to save old adobe churches
By Associated Press — May 1, 2023
CORDOVA, New Mexico (AP) — Besides their history, these churches anchor a uniquely New Mexican way of life for their communities, many of which no longer have schools or stores, and struggle with chronic poverty and addiction.
Designing churches is a calling for some architects
By Nidhi Upadhyaya — November 17, 2021
(RNS) — Building churches is a small niche in architecture, and few designers have chosen to dedicate their lives to the practice.
Houses of worship are not just for worship anymore
By Gregg Brekke — March 8, 2019
(RNS) — While many churches engage in mission activities 'beyond the walls' of their buildings, others are finding innovative ways to use their facilities to serve others and extend their mission in existing properties.
After shuttering 700 churches, Rwanda proposes stricter clergy guidelines
By Fredrick Nzwili — July 11, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — After closing more than 700 churches and some mosques in March, Rwandan government officials have moved to institute guidelines for how faith groups operate in the majority-Christian East African country.
New Lambeth Palace Library key to preserving Anglican history
By Catherine Pepinster — July 5, 2018
LONDON (RNS) — Work has begun on a new library to house the biggest collection of religious works in the world, outside the Vatican. It is the first edifice in 100 years to be built on the grounds of Lambeth Palace, home of the archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion.
US Supreme Court lets the Episcopal Church keep Falls Church property
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — March 10, 2014
(RNS) The Falls Church, a landmark building in downtown Falls Church, Va., was one of several Episcopal congregations that left the denomination over theological differences, many stemming from the 2003 consecration of an openly gay bishop.
COMMENTARY: Opening doors and liberating churches from ‘sacred spaces’
By Tom Ehrich — July 10, 2012
(RNS) Although church conventions tend to get attention for decisions on sexuality and gender, I am more intrigued by a movement among Episcopalians to sell their national headquarters building in New York City. More open doors, I say, and more out-there ministry in a dangerous world. By Tom Ehrich.
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