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Tracking Coronavirus, Climate and Juneteenth

U. S. coronavirus deaths top 600,000; climate activists rejoice at recent victories; Juneteenth resources offered. Read more
Churches Have Role in Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy

A webinar, Faiths4Vaccines, stressed that people feel more comfortable getting coronavirus vaccinations in trusted religious settings. Read more
Activists Celebrate Keystone XL Pipeline's End

United Methodist environmental activists are rejoicing at the news that the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline has decided to close the project after 12 years of constant resistance. Read more
Keep COVID-19 Restrictions During In-person Worship, Ecumenical Guide Suggest

A group of clergy, scientists and other experts, advised congregations to take it slower in giving up COVID-19 protections at houses of worship, where vaccinated and unvaccinated people may occupy the same space. Read more
Be Gentle When Returning to Church

Even as clergy and laity rejoice that more churches are able to resume in-person gatherings thanks to COVID-19 vaccinations, there are still more than 5 million Americans mourning their loved ones' death who need the church's comfort. Read more

Reparations Webinar Dates Change
The series now will start on June 17, with the original June 10 session to be rescheduled. Read more
Jun 9, 2021
Church and Society
Poor People’s Campaign Plans ‘Moral March on Manchin’
The faith-led Poor People’s Campaign is planning a march in the home state of West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to protest the moderate Democrat’s recent decision to oppose voting rights legislation and efforts to end the Senate filibuster. Read more
Jun 9, 2021
Jack Jenkins