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Study: In-person worship attendance in U. S rises for first time in decades
16+ hour, 20+ min ago (82+ words) A new study finds that for the first time in 25 years, median in-person worship attendance at U. S. congregations has increased. But researchers caution that post-pandemic recovery is uneven. Study: In-person worship attendance in U. S rises for first time in decades A…...
For the first time in more than 1, 400 years, Church of England gets a woman leader
4+ week, 2+ day ago (939+ words) Sarah Mullally waves as she leaves after the Enthronement Ceremony installing her as archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury, England on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She is the first woman ever to lead the Church of England. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption CANTERBURY…...
As women clear one barrier in the Episcopal Church, challenges still lie ahead
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (124+ words) With the installation of the first female archbishop of Canterbury, women clergy in the Episcopal Church reflect on the struggle toward women's ordination and the future of women in ministry. As women clear one barrier in the Episcopal Church, challenges…...
Church of England launches holiday ad to counter far-right Christian nationalism
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (114+ words) Christian nationalists vow to put "Christ back into Christmas." In response, the Church of England has launched a holiday ad campaign to counter the far-right appropriation of Christian symbols. Church of England launches holiday ad to counter far-right Christian nationalism…...
Anglican Church Archbishop accused of sexual misconduct
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (825+ words) Archbishop Steve Wood, who heads the Anglican Church of North America, faces allegations of sexual harassment, bullying and plagiarism, according to an explosive report released by The Washington Post. A screenshot of Archbishop Steve Wood from an Instagram video posted…...
Sarah Mullally named first woman Archbishop of Canterbury
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (269+ words) Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. She's the first woman ever chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans. LAUREN FRAYER, BYLINE: Good morning, Leila. FADEL: OK. So, Lauren, tell us about Mullally and how she…...
Largest US Lutheran denomination installs first Black presiding bishop
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (884+ words) The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America installed the Rev. Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop Saturday, a landmark moment for the predominantly white denomination. Curry succeeds the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, who served for 12 years and was the first…...
For the first time, the Church of England names a woman as its top leader
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (77+ words) For the first time, the Church of England has named a woman as its top leader. Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury, leading 85 million Anglicans around the world. For the first time, the Church of England names a…...