Conservative Anglicans Push Formation of Rival American Body- Lillian Kwon Anglican leaders who have split from The Episcopal Church plan to take a major step in the formation of what will essentially be a separate and rival body by releasing a proposed constitution next month.MORE
Baptist Body Rejects Fund over Woman Pastor- Jennifer Riley The Georgia Baptist Convention recently changed its policy on receiving monetary gifts to allow it to refuse funds from churches that were ?not in cooperation and harmony? with the Southern Baptist Convention.MORE
Obama Invited to Find Next Church Home- Matthew Barakat Churches in the nation's capital have started extending invitations to President-elect Barack Obama and his family, touting their African-American roots, their ties to presidents past and to Obama himself.MORE
Baptist State Conventions Report Budget Deficits- Jennifer Riley The economic crisis has taken its toll on Americans rich and poor and Southern Baptist churches are no exception. Baptist state conventions, which depend on local churches for support, are reporting shortcomings in their 2008 budget as they meet across the country this month for their annual state gatherings.MORE
Fort Worth is 4th Episcopal Diocese to Break Away- Rachel Zoll The theologically conservative Diocese of Fort Worth voted Saturday to split from the liberal-leaning Episcopal Church, the fourth traditional diocese to do so in a long-running debate over the Bible, gay relationships and other issues.MORE
United Methodists Grant Deacons Sacramental Authority- Jennifer Riley The United Methodist Council of Bishops recently adopted guidelines for granting deacons sacramental authority under certain circumstances during a meeting earlier this month.MORE
Mainline Church Removes Pews in Bid to Attract Believers- The Associated Press An Episcopal church in the New York suburbs is hoping that the removal of two dozen pews from the sanctuary will make the church feel less empty and more inviting.MORE
NCCUSA Concludes General Assembly in Denver- Ethan Cole The National Council of Churches USA held its annual General Assembly this week in Denver where topics of discussion ranged from Christian unity to racial justice.MORE
Pastor Preaches Sex That is Free from Sin- Lillian Kwon The Song of Songs is said to be the most erotic and exciting book in Scripture yet its contents are hardly preached on. When the book is taught in church, it is usually taught as an allegory, and not literally as an intimate relationship between a husband and a wife.MORE
