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Utah Religious Leaders See New Interest Among Young Adults, Matching National Survey Uptick in Worship Attendance
Religious leaders across Utah say they are seeing new interest in religious community among young adults, and the trend is not limited to a single faith tradition. The...

Faith Communities Play Role in Mental Health and Addiction Prevention, Disaster Care Webinar Says
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and its partners offered the second of six online installments in a series called the Disaster Care Academy, in which participants learned how faith communities...

Leaders Discuss Rule of Law and Religious Freedom at Tri-Africa Conference
Elder Carlos A. Godoy, a General Authority Seventy and president of the Africa South Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, participated in the J....

NAD enditnow Summit 2023 Focuses on Abuse Prevention and Survivor Support
Karen’s story, which she shared at the NAD’s 2023 enditnow Summit on Abuse, highlights the hidden realities of domestic violence within faith communities. Raised in a loving Seventh-day...

Faith Communities Collaborate with Los Angeles County to Enhance Homelessness Response Through Workshops
Los Angeles County and faith-based organizations are collaborating to expand efforts aimed at helping individuals experiencing homelessness. This partnership seeks to strengthen the role of faith communities in...

Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer, Minnesota, to Host Great Lutefisk Reunion on Oct. 24
Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer will host the Great Lutefisk Reunion on Saturday, October 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will feature lutefisk, traditional side dishes,...

MC USA Launches Safe Church Webpage with Updated Circle of Grace Curriculum
Safe Church, a new abuse prevention initiative of Mennonite Church USA (MC USA), has launched a dedicated webpage offering resources to help faith communities safeguard children, youth, and...

Archbishop of Canterbury Issues Statement of Prayer for Venezuelans Affected by Earthquakes
The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the recent earthquakes, emphasizing the Anglican Communion’s collective prayer for those affected. During the Anglican Consultative...

Pepperdine University’s Sexual Relationships Statement Sparks Concern Among LGBTQ+ Students
Pepperdine University’s statement on sexual relationships, as outlined in its Student Code of Conduct, asserts that sexual relationships are intended by God to occur only within a marriage...
