Study puts monetary value on good works done by U.S. religious organizations
Religion News Service Religion is worth $1.2 trillion a year to the American economy, according to the first comprehensive study of the question. “In perspective, that would make religion the 15th largest national economy in the world, ahead of 180 …
Judge suggests Gov. Pence’s Syrian refugee ban rooted in religious bias
“Wait, wait,” Judge Frank H. Easterbrook said, taking a tone of dry incredulity. “The governor of Indiana knows more about the status of Syrian refugees than the U.S. State Department does?” On Sept. 14, a panel of three judges of …
Winningest HU coach dies at 70
A memorial service for Henry “Hank” Ford, the most successful basketball coach in Hampton University history, will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at Dickerson A.M.E. Church in Georgetown, S.C. Burial will follow in Santee, S.C.
First Baptist’s new Chesterfield sanctuary to hold first service; probe of mayor-pastor continues
First Baptist Church of South Richmond is close to opening its satellite church in Chesterfield County, a project that has proven a trouble spot for its senior pastor, Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones. After more than 2 ½ years of …
Clinton talks faith, policy issues at National Baptist Convention, USA
Talking about one’s faith doesn’t come naturally to a “Midwestern Methodist,” Hillary Clinton admitted.
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha
Muslims around the world — and in Metro Richmond — are celebrating the holiday Eid al-Adha this week. It is one of the two most important festivals of the Islamic calendar. It began Monday and lasts until Thursday, Sept. 15.
Trump, accompanied by Steve Parson, met by protesters, half-filled pews at Detroit church
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stepped up his bid to win over minority voters by addressing a largely black church in Detroit last Saturday and calling for a new civil rights agenda to support African-Americans.
St. Paul’s Episcopal to host rally supporting minimum wage hike
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Downtown will host a rally to support raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour, it has been announced.
Celebration Sept.17 honoring gospel musician Bubba Johnson
Gospel singer, songwriter and musician Bubba Johnson will be honored for his contributions to gospel music at “The 50 Year Journey Celebration: Honoring Gospel Pioneer Bubba Johnson” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 16210 Short Cut …
William ‘Bill’ Anderson, 68, retired U.Va. clinical psychologist dies
For more than three decades, Dr. William Henry “Bill” Anderson played a key role in providing mental health services for students at the University of Virginia.
Mother Teresa lifted to sainthood
Mother Teresa, the tiny nun who devoted her life to the poor, was declared a saint by Pope Francis at the Vatican as he celebrated her “daring and courage” and described her as a role model for all people during …
Dr. Berry leaving Fourth Baptist to lead Georgia megachurch
Dr. Emory Berry Jr. is bidding Richmond farewell after nearly six years of leading the 600-member Fourth Baptist Church in Church Hill.
Tim Kaine’s North Side church picketed
Churchgoers at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in North Side were greeted by picketers last Sunday when they left 9 a.m. Mass.
Annual Labor Day back-to-school shoe giveaway at 2 sites
For the first time, two churches will serve as host sites for the annual “New Shoes for Back-to-School” giveaway on Labor Day.
Religion bullying focus of U.S. education website
Dapinder Ahluwalia’s 14-year-old son starts high school next month. Like many parents, she’ll spend the last days of summer ensuring he has the right school supplies and a copy of his class schedule.
