As a parent, you hope to lead your child down a path of life that is seemingly better than your own, hence the reason so many parents struggle with understanding their LGBTQIA+ child as they know the difficulties that can come with being a part of the queer community. Read moreSupporting LGBTQ+ youth in Black families
You've played every game in the house – twice – and made up a few, too. Read moreSummer books to keep kids from getting bored
New York’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church has elected its new senior pastor, likely bringing an end to a national search to replace the late Rev. Calvin O. Butts, who had served the church for a half-century before his death in 2022. Read moreThe Rev. Kevin R. Johnson named Abyssinian pastor
Four more summers. Read moreConfessions of a mom in a new chapter of life
Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a proposal Wednesday to enshrine a ban on churches with women pastors in their constitution after opponents argued it was unnecessary because the denomination already has a way of ousting such churches. Read moreSouthern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors
It was daunting when the Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley, at age 22, replaced a beloved pastor who had ministered to one of suburban Boston’s most famed Black churches for 24 years. Read morePastor Rev. Brandon Crowley challenges the Black Church
“You can do it. Go ahead.” Read moreTo challenge and be challenged
The first three years of a child’s life lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. From the moment they’re born, babies soak up every interaction and experience from their environments and love from their caregivers. Read moreThe early years shape children’s futures
Bishop Tracy S. Malone (R) became the first Black woman president of the United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops, aiming to lead the denomination through transformative times with steadfast leadership and a vision for God’s church. This significant milestone was reached during the organ… Read moreFirst Black Woman leads Methodist bishops
Children age 4 and under in Florida were undercounted by almost 10% during the 2020 census, according to estimates released the U.S. Census Bureau last week. The bureau said the estimated error was the largest undercount of young children by any U.S. state. Read moreCensus missed 10% of Florida’s children
The Champions for Children awards luncheon, held annually by The Children’s Trust to honor programs and individuals making a transformative impact on the lives of Miami-Dade’s children and families, was a resounding success this year. Read more‘Champions for Children’ leave mark on Miami-Dade
The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures. The final rule changes for the program known as WIC wer… Read moreNew WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many churches moved their services online, the Rev. William H. Lamar IV initially shuddered at the thought that he needed to morph into a “video personality” to stay engaged with his parishioners. Read moreBlack pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance
Over its 215-year history, the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City has earned a reputation as the flagship of the Black church in America. Read moreDoes the Black church discriminate?
The United Methodist Church (UMC) has been undergoing a major upheaval as more than 7,000 congregations across the country – a quarter of its total member churches – decided whether to leave the denomination or remain United Methodist. Read moreUnited Methodist Church faces mass exodus
The landmark Washington National Cathedral unveiled new stained-glass windows Saturday with a theme of racial justice, filling the space that had once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Read moreCathedral replaces stained-glass in homage to racial justice
The March on Washington of 1963 is remembered most for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech — and thus as a crowning moment for the long-term civil rights activism of what is sometimes referred to as the “Black Church.” Read moreMarch highlights evolution of activism by Black churches
“You can choose whichever one you like.” Read morePerfecting the art of letting go
Children frequently experience nerves before their first day back in the classroom after summer break, especially when transitioning to a new school, and little ones may be especially apprehensive. That’s why Florida mom Sebrena Allen decided to write “God’s Loving Pencils: The Adventures of… Read moreA faith-based approach to conquering school fear
Compared with the devil, angels carry more credence in America. Read morePoll shows 7 in 10 US adults believe in angels
Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange – a Black Catholic nun who founded the United States’ first African American religious congregation in Baltimore in 1829 – has advanced another step toward sainthood. Read moreBlack nun advances closer to sainthood
In the same ground where their enslaved ancestors were forced to plant sugar cane, Rastafari on the small island nation of Liberta, Antigua, are now legally growing and ritualistically smoking marijuana. Read moreRastafari gain sacramental right to marijuana
As Republican-governed states across the nation advance myriad bills targeting transgender young people, America’s faith leaders are starkly divided in their assessment. Some view the legislation as reflecting God’s will; others voice outrage that Christianity is being invoked to justify law… Read moreAnti-transgender bills cause faith divisions
A nearly 150-year-old stained-glass church window that depicts a dark-skinned Jesus Christ interacting with women in New Testament scenes has stirred up questions about race, Rhode Island’s role in the slave trade and the place of women in 19th century New England society. Read moreDark-skinned Jesus creates questions
The college-aged version of myself had a different schedule and rhythm of life than I do now. I was the type of student who was goal oriented and wanted everything to go according to my plan. Read moreSharing life with your tribe as the years pass
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