More stories in us

• 

  Episcopal Church lost over 90K members in 2022, but worship attendance increased: report

  Michael Gryboski | Thu 21 Sep 2023 12:15 BST

  The US Episcopal Church saw a decline of over 90,000 members in 2022, but also witnessed a considerable increase in Sunday worship attendance, according to a new report.

• 

  Christian marriage clerk told to pay $100k damages in same-sex case

  Jennifer Lee | Tue 19 Sep 2023 9:45 BST

  A former county clerk is to appeal after a jury ruled she should pay $100,000 in damages over her refusal to sign a same-sex marriage licence.

• 

  Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants

  Yonat Shimron | Sat 16 Sep 2023 10:06 BST

  Mainline clergy are more supportive than their congregants of LGBTQ rights, more likely to have opposed the overturn of Roe v. Wade and less likely to believe America is in danger of losing its culture and identity.

• 

  Activists want age verification on Bible content

  Duncan Williams | Fri 15 Sep 2023 13:11 BST

  Is the Bible a source of adult content? A group of internet activists believes so.

• 

  Christian parents are failing to pass on the faith to their children, says Christian researcher

  Leonardo Blair | Fri 15 Sep 2023 9:05 BST

  "Most parents, even born-again parents, do not really think the spiritual component of their child's life is a big deal," writes George Barna in his new book.

• 

  Study reveals key role of faith-based organisations in treating substance use

  David Goodwin | Wed 13 Sep 2023 8:18 BST

  Religious groups have long played a role in reaching out to those in need, and according to a new study from the University of Kansas (KU) and Georgetown University, their place alongside the most vulnerable shows no signs of diminishing.

• 

  'The Great Dechurching' explores America's religious exodus

  Bob Smietana | Sat 9 Sep 2023 12:12 BST

  A new study looks at why millions of Americans left church — and what might bring them back.

• 

  Bishop Michael Curry responds to complaints of 'free passes' for accused bishops

  Kathryn Post | Wed 6 Sep 2023 13:14 BST

  At least 55 Episcopal bishops signed a letter saying they are 'angered by and deeply concerned about the perception — or the reality — that bishops get a free pass on behavioral issues.'

• 

  Study suggests looming succession crisis as aging pastors prepare to retire

  Leonardo Blair | Fri 1 Sep 2023 9:35 BST

  As American pastors continue to skew older, with an average age of 52, a majority now say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find mature young Christians willing to do their jobs as they prepare to retire, data from a new Barna study shows.

• 

  1 in 6 churchgoers have had, paid for or encouraged an abortion, survey finds

  Ryan Foley | Thu 31 Aug 2023 9:40 BST

  "Christians might be surprised to learn that around 17% of female churchgoers have had an abortion, and 15% of male churchgoers have paid for or actively encouraged someone to get an abortion."

• 

  White Christians think too many people see racism when it's not there, new survey finds

  Bob Smietana | Wed 30 Aug 2023 11:24 BST

  A new survey from Pew Research revealed once again how deeply divided religious Americans are when it comes to matters of race.

• 

  Federal judge denies religious parents' request to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons

  Fiona André | Wed 30 Aug 2023 9:56 BST

  The year-long battle between MCPS and the families is not over yet, as the judge still needs to hear the full case before making a final decision.