3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (484+ words) When a family loses a job, a senior can’t afford groceries, or a neighbor needs a place to sleep, most people don’t begin by looking for a government office or a nonprofit agency. More often than not, they turn to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (226+ words) Prayer is a part of life here in East Tennessee. As someone who just moved here three years ago, I’ll admit, it’s taken some time to get used to, even as a faith leader myself. Presbyterians of my tradition tend…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (425+ words) More than two dozen Texas families have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a state law that requires every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments. The families filed a joint appeal after a federal appeals court ruled…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (193+ words) Local churches, students, school employees and community leaders are scheduled to join a Back-to-School Prayer Walk at 11 a.m. Aug. 19 in Norwich to mark the start of the academic year. The event will begin at Chelsea Parade and end at Norwich Free…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (255+ words) The Supreme Court has issued a series of rulings in recent years expanding the role of religion in public life, including in public schools. Now, a religiously diverse group of Texas families is asking the justices to draw a line…...

4+ week, 6+ hour ago   (272+ words) The deadline for submitting items for church briefs to be published in our print edition is 2 p.m. Wednesday. To have an item listed, email Trish Choate at [email protected]. Please note church briefs are limited to announcements of special events, meetings or…...

4+ week, 12+ hour ago   (563+ words) Image credit: Andre Savastano / iStock According to the U.S. Religion Census of 2020, Christianity is still the largest religion in every state. For context, Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. There are three main sects…...