Kansas City
Kansas City prophet calls for 21-day fast and prayer for ‘salvation of Israel’
By Yonat Shimron — May 8, 2023
(RNS) — Mike Bickle of the International House of Prayer Kansas City has launched a 21-day fast and prayer intended to hasten Jesus' return.
Homelessness is on the ballot in the midterms
By Kevin Nye — October 28, 2022
(RNS) — A spike in homelessness, combined with its growing visibility in the wake of the pandemic, has led the issue to be front and center in campaigns across the country.
Kansas camel escapes Nativity scene, latest in series of camel mishaps
By Joseph Hammond — December 16, 2021
(RNS) — At one point Bonner Springs Police Department pursued the camel on golf carts after it strayed onto a golf course.
As offerings dwindle, some churches fear for their future
By David Crary — March 23, 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — As weekly contributions drop as in-person worship services are canceled amid the coronavirus outbreak, some churches are bracing for cutbacks in programs and staff.
Methodist pastor in Kansas placed on leave after coming out as a lesbian
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 3, 2016
(RNS) The Rev. Cynthia Meyer said she is 'heartbroken' by the resolution.
Atheist group sues Kansas City, Mo., over Baptist convention
By guest — July 26, 2016
The lawsuit asks a federal judge to block the city from spending taxpayer dollars to support the event.
Can faith communities heal racial inequality? In Kansas City, a resounding yes
By guest — July 8, 2016
(RNS) Most humans hunger for community, and in Kansas City, faith is at the heart of that quest.
Kansas City teacher astonishes with $2 million gift to Jesuits
By Sally Morrow — February 9, 2016
KANSAS CITY (RNS) Anna Kurzweil lived a simple and unpretentious life. So when it emerged that she left such a large sum to the Jesuits, nobody could believe it.
White supremacist to be sentenced for Kansas murders
By Reuters — November 10, 2015
Frazier Glenn Cross admitted during the trial that he committed the April 13, 2014, killings and said he had wanted to kill as many Jews as he could. None of those killed were Jewish.
Kansas Jewish centers shooter gets the death penalty
By Reuters — September 8, 2015
Frazier Glenn Cross, 74, a former senior member of the Ku Klux Klan, shouted "death to the Jews" with a Nazi salute when he was convicted last month of killing three.
White supremacist gives Nazi salute at conviction
By Melanie Eversley — August 31, 2015
It took the jury less than two hours to convict Frazier Glenn Miller, an avowed anti-Semite who testified that he intended to kill Jewish people. The three that Cross killed were Christians.
Shootings at Jewish centers in Kansas City leave 3 dead
By Rick Jervis — April 13, 2014
(RNS) The shootings occurred at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, which is located in Overland Park, about 11 miles south of Kansas City, and at Village Shalom, a retirement home located nearby.
Video and photo slideshow: The many faces of Jesus
By Sally Morrow — January 28, 2014
Hanging in the hallways of Broadway Church, a historic stone structure in midtown Kansas City, Mo., are more than 200 artistic portrayals of Jesus. Inspired by Salvador Dali's "Christ of St. John of the Cross," the church's former pastor, Paul R. Smith, began collecting these "faces of Jesus", which were mounted in 1996.
‘Ask an Atheist’ event replaces participation in St. Patrick’s Day parade
By Sally Morrow — March 18, 2013
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (RNS) Among the constant flow of people wearing green, toting beers and milling around the bars in Kansas City’s Westport neighborhood on Sunday (March 17), a man in a red plaid kilt held a sign that said, “Kiss me – I’m a Left-handed, Red-headed, Kilt-wearing Irish Atheist Stepchild!” The Kansas City Atheist […]
Photo Slideshow: Bilingual Presbyterian Service
By Sally Morrow — January 30, 2013
Click any image below to see photo slideshow. Photos by Sally Morrow/Religion News Service
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