Topic: United Church of Christ

Difference Maker He serves breakfast – with a side order of respect – to the homeless

Sunday breakfast at a Providence, R.I., church is more than a free meal. Half the volunteers are homeless themselves: 'It's their [own] breakfast that they're putting on.'

When 'Spiritual But Not Religious' Is Not Enough

Lillian Daniel's study of what people who opt out of religion are missing is funny and refreshing.

Episcopal approval of same-sex blessings: Will it hurt church's global ties?

The Episcopal Church this week authorized blessings for same-sex couples – a move at odds with the Anglican Communion, which the church belongs to, and some other Protestant denominations.

Episcopal Church: Largest to approve same-sex union blessing (+video)

Delegates to a convention of the Episcopal Church voted to approve a blessing for the unions of same-sex couples. This blessing is distinct from that used by the church to marry a man and a woman.

Obama backs gay marriage: How it plays with Christian church leaders (+video)

The response from Christian church leaders ranged from "giddy" to "deeply saddening" when asked about President Obama's new support of gay marriage. Will it fire up evangelical Christians to vote against Obama in November?

The faith factor: Liberal pastor sees secular line around politics

A liberal pastor thinks public politics should be secular, even if faith is a quiet factor personally.

Change Agent Thousands give up carbon for Lent

During Lent, the season of reflection, Christians around the world are focusing on being better stewards of creation.

In Pictures Obama prays

Thieves in the Temple

Have today's churches lost their way?
05/10/2010 11:55 am

Pope Benedict calls for Catholic church penance, but questions about reform persist

Pope Benedict XVI said it's 'necessary to perform penance' in response to public outrage at revelations of sexual abuse by Catholic priests. But some analysts say those hoping for change are up against a deeply conservative hierarchy.
04/15/2010 07:08 pm

Lou Dobbs takes flak from many directions. He fires back too.

Lou Dobbs is a controversial CNN broadcaster obsessed with the dangers of immigration. Now someone may have taken a potshot at his house. He blames his critics.
10/31/2009 01:00 am

On divisive issue of gay clergy, two churches weigh softer stance

Lutherans and Presbyterians may allow local congregations to choose people in same-sex relationships as pastors.
03/31/2009 01:00 am

Pulpit politics: Pastors to defy IRS

Some plan to endorse a candidate Sunday, challenging federal rules that limit partisan activity by tax-exempt groups.
09/26/2008 01:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about Barack Obama's former pastor.
04/02/2008 01:00 am

Obama seeks to clarify his views on race

His speech Tuesday distanced him from his pastor's views.
03/19/2008 01:00 am

Farmers' markets in winter? A bounty of help for growers.

In the upper Midwest, a church coalition coordinates 50 winter markets – and offers additional help to farmers struggling to stay solvent.
01/23/2008 12:00 am