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A fire at a historic Chevy Chase ward raises the question: What is Mormon community now?
By Jana Riess — November 22, 2023
(RNS) — Latter-day Saints used to be geniuses at creating community. We need that again now more than ever.
The best books of 2022
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 27, 2022
They piled up on my nightstand, crowded my Kindle, and invaded my brain. You will love them, as well.
SPU board members seek dismissal of lawsuit over LGBTQ exclusion
By Alejandra Molina — December 9, 2022
(RNS) — The lawsuit, board members say, is an effort to 'intimidate and punish leaders of a religious institution for the exercise of protected First Amendment rights.'
DC’s faith communities rally to protect bused-in immigrants
By Emily Neil — November 22, 2022
(RNS) — Organizing efforts in Washington have become a blueprint for other cities.
Judge dismisses SPU lawsuit aimed at halting probe into university’s hiring practices
By Alejandra Molina — October 27, 2022
(RNS) — The ruling shows that Seattle Pacific University, a private school associated with the Free Methodist Church, ‘is not above the law,’ said Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
California legalizes human composting bill against opposition by Catholic bishops
By Alejandra Molina — September 20, 2022
(RNS) — California is now among the U.S. states that have legalized the process of converting bodies into soil, a procedure the Catholic Church said fails to show 'respect for the body of the deceased.'
Washington state seeks dismissal of SPU’s suit claiming religious rights violations
By Alejandra Molina — August 23, 2022
(RNS) — ‘The First Amendment does not provide religious organizations with such sweeping immunity that it is unconstitutional for the government simply to ask them for information,’ Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said.
Washington state confirms probe into Seattle Pacific University’s LGBTQ hiring practices
By Alejandra Molina — July 29, 2022
(RNS) — The attorney general said numerous students, faculty and others reached out to his office to file complaints or to express 'deep concern' that the university policies illegally violate Washingtonians’ civil rights.
Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games
By Jessica Gresko — June 27, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — The case forced the justices to wrestle with how to balance the religious and free speech rights of teachers and coaches with the rights of students not to feel pressured into participating in religious practices.
California again seeks to pass human composting bill as Catholic bishops oppose it
By Alejandra Molina — June 16, 2022
(RNS) — Burial, cremation and alkaline hydrolysis are the only death care choices currently available in California.
What happens when all the student volunteers disappear?
By Ashraf Khalil — March 14, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — Said one volunteer coordinator at a Catholic high school: 'When they’re out there helping other people, that’s when they’re at their best.'
Wary of omicron, churches shift Christmas services online
By Jack Jenkins — December 23, 2021
WASHINGTON (RNS) — On Wednesday evening, the Washington National Cathedral announced it was shifting to virtual services for the entire holiday season.
PBS documentary broadcast part of Sikh awareness campaign
By Joseph Hammond — December 10, 2021
(RNS) — 'Guru Nanak: Life & Legacy' will be shown on December 9th and 10th on 100 different PBS stations in over 40 states.
Ahead of right-wing rally, Washington DC churches ask for extra police protection
By Jack Jenkins — September 17, 2021
(RNS) — Black Lives Matter signs belonging to churches in the area were torn down and set on fire by Proud Boys in December 2020.
As Senate convenes hearing, more than 300 faith leaders declare support for DC statehood
By Jack Jenkins — June 22, 2021
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘As faith leaders, we will stand, speak, and protest against the disenfranchisement of the residents of D.C.,’ the letter read.
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