Experiencing The Word
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
Chicago Churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention
By Sophia Tareen CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Marshall Hatch urged congregants of a prominent Black church on Chicago’s West Side
National Baptists feature first woman preacher at evening service in annual meeting
The Rev. Tracey L. Brown of New Jersey became the first woman ever to preach at a worship service during
From addiction to the finish line: Shelter residents take on half-marathon
By Bob Smietana AURORA, Ill. (RNS) — Marcos Hernandez says he has spent most of his life running. Mostly trying
After Minneapolis shooting, security firms see influx of interest from faith groups
‘In respect to other faith-based groups, we are not waiting to get calls. We are making calls,’ said Michael Masters,
How Religion Declines Around the World
By Conrad Hackett of the Pew Research Center Religious identity is fading in many countries. From 2010 to 2020, the
Cardinal Brislin joins African clergy in calling Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide
Drawing on Africa’s experience of apartheid, genocide and war, Cardinal Stephen Brislin and nine other Catholic clergy say Israel’s actions
Adam Hamilton, mega-church pastor, wins Dem Senate primary. Now comes the hard part.
With a record-setting fundraising haul, Hamilton still faces an uphill battle to become Kansas’ first Democratic senator in nearly a
This historic divinity school is offering the first doctoral degree in ‘AI and Moral Agency’
Shaw University Divinity School hopes to be the first theological school accredited by the Association of Theological Schools to offer
These Catholic sisters want to start a new order with a difficult mission: Helping clergy abuse survivors
Sister Theresa Aletheia and Sister Danielle Lussier are the only community of religious sisters in the Catholic Church fully dedicated
Inside a Christian mother’s fight against ICE activity in Chicago
The second episode of ‘Faith on the Immigration Frontline’ follows Audrey Luhmann, mother of eight, as she patrols courthouses, responds
Amid ICE killings, more than 100 clergy from across the US stage protest at Delaney Hall
‘I am sick and tired of waking up every morning to see another loved one is dead,’ said Charlene Walker,
Bible Verse
OCTOBER 2026
I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You In a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters They shall not come near him. You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.
PSALM 32: 5-8
Pray
OCTOBER 2026
- for missionaries, USAID and all others who devote their lives sharing the Good News gospel, feeding the hungry, and attending to health care needs around the world.
- for children, the homeless, migrants and other vulnerable people who need God's protection, strength, and encouragement.
- for leaders and authorities who need wisdom,. discernment, and integrity as they make decisions that affect our communities and nation.
- for Christians who stand in the gap in our nation. Give them your grace to overcome the hatred, immorality and nihilism that seem to grip our land.