Experiencing The Word
She came to her ICE check-in backed by an Episcopal bishop and 500 supporters
As immigrants increasingly fear detention at ICE check-ins, many faith groups have doubled down on accompaniment strategies to support them
Social scientists have long found women tend to be more religious than men – but Gen Z may show a shift
By Ryan Burge, The Conversation For decades, one of the most consistent findings in religion research has been that women tend
Texas Christian university receives largest-ever gift to a private HBCU
Huston-Tillotson University, which is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ, received its first donation
A Massive Mural Honoring NYC Immigrants Now Fills the Entrance to St. Patrick’s Cathedral
By LISEBERTH GUILLAUME NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral is unveiling a massive new mural that honors
Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from ‘toxic tide of racism’
Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be ‘neutral in the face of violence and injustice’ By Harriet
Utah religious leaders respond to slaying of Charlie Kirk with warnings against retaliation and calls to end gun violence
“God-fearing individuals must fight evil with love,” says evangelical leader. “I pray that our government will undertake appropriate measures to
Great American State Fair spends a day focused on faith on National Mall
‘The pillars of this great republic are not made of marble; they are made of scripture,’ said the Rev. Samuel
Supreme Court stops execution of inmate who became a ministry leader on death row
At the heart of Alabama’s latest death penalty controversy is Jeffery Lee, who became a Christian mentor to other incarcerated
Five faith facts about the 2026 NBA Finals
Sport competitions often prompt the most pious fans to see divine favor and religious meaning in the performance of their
Meet the pastors who support the ICE raids
Pastors and other faith leaders have led protests against ICE in places such as Minneapolis. But this group of evangelical
The Hidden Disease Destroying Christian Families From Within
By Faith and Freedom blog Faith Facts American families face a silent threat that’s tearing apart homes and severing relationships
How worship music became the soundtrack of today’s political right
One of the most popular worship songs, “How Great Is Our God,” has moved from churches to political rallies in
Bible Verse
AUGUST 2026
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.
1 John 3: 1-3, 16-18
Pray
AUGUST 2026
- That God's Word will remain true and undefiled by man and his devilish schemes.
- For strength, protection and encouragement for senior citizens as they navigate through health challenges, generational differences and financial woes.
- For our children, that God's presence, wisdom, and blessings will infiltrate their lives, helping them grow spiritually, emotionally and physically.
- For the world's hungry, homeless, displaced and widowed.