I pointed congregations to the Phoenix Affirmations, a set of statements articulated at a 2006 mainline Protestant gathering and later published by pastor and biblical scholar Eric Elnes. I suggested ...

Some progressive churches claim to be safe spaces but don't actively support the LGBTQ+ community. Refusing to display the pride flag or speak out on LGBTQ+ rights sends a message of conditional ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two theologically progressive churches in Oak Lawn plan to merge in January, with the coming together bringing about a new name ...

Jason Jimenez has spent more than 20 years ministering to families on the cultural, theological, and religious issues of the day. And in all that time, he’s yet to come across a theological movement ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Donald Trump’s administration is giving churches a green light to explicitly endorse political candidates, without fear of losing ...

It was 10 minutes before Sunday’s service at St. Paul United Methodist Church when the amplified hell-and-brimstone squad arrived at its steps. St. Paul’s is a 118-year-old church built by Confederate ...

Two theologically progressive churches in Oak Lawn plan to merge in January, with the coming together bringing about a new name and mission statement. Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, at 9411 S.