Christians Mark Lent with Ashes Sprinkled Over Head
Christians mark the start of Lent with the tradition of receiving blessed ashes smudged to the forehead on Ash Wednesday, but it has been replaced with the ashes being sprinkled on a devotee's head because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Biden Relaunches White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
President Joe Biden signed on February 14, 2021 an executive order reestablishing the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships to help address the challenges facing the country.
Three-in-Ten Americans Say Pandemic Has Strengthened Their Faith
Nearly three-in-ten Americans say the COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened their religious faith.
Lifeway to Sell HQ and Shift to New Work Environment
Lifeway Christian Resources has entered into contract to sell its corporate headquarters in downtown Nashville, TN.
4word Hosts Tenth Anniversary Celebration Online – Gala for the Girls
The 4word 2021 Virtual Gala: An Evening with Mary Lou Retton, will be a victorious evening of inspiration, camaraderie, faith, and unapologetic ambition held on February 27, 2021
‘The Bible in a Year’ the Most Popular Podcast in US
A daily podcast, "The Bible in a Year" is the most popular show on Apple's podcast app so far this year.
Church Shares the Gospel with Narnia Display
Cornerstone Church in Nottingham transformed its auditorium into the magical world of Narnia.
Joint Final Rule on Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Orgs to be Enforced in January
Nine federal agencies announced a joint final rule regarding equal treatment of faith-based organizations in different social service programs supported by the government.
Bible App Reveals Most Popular Bible Verse of 2020
As the year comes to a close, YouVersion Bible App revealed the most popular Bible verse searched by its users.
World’s First Christian Airline to Launch Next Year
The world's first-ever Christian airline, Judah 1, is set to launch next year. Based in Louisiana, Judah 1 hopes to get the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration to begin operations as a full-fledged airline.
Christian Astronaut Goes to Space with His Bible
Astronaut Victor Glover headed to space for a six-month mission at the International Space Station bringing with him his Bible and his faith.
President-elect Biden Puts His Faith in Maiden Speech
President-elect Joe Biden addressed a crowd in Wilmington, Delaware on November 7 where he recited the hymn, "On Eagle's Wings" and pledged to be a president "who seeks not to divide, but to unify."
More than 1,000 Faith Leaders Call for ‘Free and Fair Election’
More than 1,000 faith leaders, religious scholars and clergy members issued a statement calling for a "free and fair election."
U.S. Faith Leaders Ask Congress For More Security Funding
In a letter sent to Congress, U.S. bishops, together with other faith leaders, asked for increased funding to enhance security in houses of worship.
Summits Discuss Efforts in Support of Persecuted Christians
Christian advocacy group, In Defense of Christians (IDC), sponsored a digital summit on September 23 which discussed initiatives to support persecuted Christians.
