Conversations about accountability in church leadership and the impact of down low culture in the church are long overdue. The Black Church’s pink elephant exploded on a massive scale when the alleged sexual misdeeds of prominent African American pastor Eddie Long and his refusal to address the allegations rose to the forefront of current events. […]
As we reflect on “How To Make Lent 2011 The Best Ever” and ” ‘Spring’ Into Action” we can also embrace a spiritual cleanse to spring clean our spirits. (Christianity.About.com) has provided 7 tips to learn how to spring clean your spirit. Spiritual Spring Cleaning How to Spring Clean Your Spirit While you’re cleaning out […]
By Mashaun D. Simon At a time when it seems African-Americans are the worst hit in every category from unemployment to health care, and social and political representation, a group of black church leaders is re-emerging to help create a unified voice for the black community. The Conference of National Black Churches, a collaboration between […]
President Obama publicly attended church Sunday morning for the first time in nearly six months, and shortly after a major survey showed that only a third of Americans can correctly identify Obama’s faith as Christian. The first family attended the 9 a.m. service at St. John’s Church Lafayette Square, an Episcopal congregation about a block […]
// From USCatholic.org: CHICAGO (CNS) — Father Augustine Tolton was the first U.S. priest of African descent and may one day be a saint from the Archdiocese of Chicago. The archdiocese is introducing the priest’s cause for canonization, according to an announcement by Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George. “It is appropriate that, during this Year […]
