RNS Morning Report - For DC airport chaplain, disaster training becomes reality

Top Stories For DC airport chaplain, disaster training becomes reality (RNS) — Airport chaplain Nace Lanier, among the first to respond to the midair collision near Washington's airport, joined a team 'to holistically care for the hurting and confused.'   Jewish voter network launches campaign to boost turnout in New York (RNS) — The network's organizers say they are responding to the rise of antisemitism, Jewish voters' top concern in upcoming elections.   Jewish Reform seminary sells New York City building as contraction accelerates (RNS) — Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion announced the sale of the Greenwich Village building at West 4th Street to New York University. It will move to another building also in Manhattan.   In ‘Aflame,’ Pico Iyer finds a new language in silence (RNS) — Recalling the trauma of losing his worldly goods, the novelist and travel writer uses silence as a path to peace amid constant turmoil.   LDS Church: Members should care for the needy ‘regardless of immigration status’ (RNS) — 'We seek to provide basic food and clothing, as our capacity allows, to those in need, regardless of their immigration status,' the LDS statement read.   RNS Opinion Idaho goes after same-sex marriage (RNS) — But its challenge is mostly rhetorical.   Bishop Budde went viral because she showed us what’s wrong with American religion (RNS) — The sermon reminded many Americans what public religious faith looked like in the not-so-distant past, when the Episcopal Church was the de facto faith of the American ruling class.   ICYMI Despite Vance attack, Catholic bishops press ahead on defending migrants Just a week into the Trump presidency, the U.S. bishops find themselves in an unaccustomed position: For the first time in history, their character has been called into question by a Catholic standing at the helm of the U.S. government.   New biography of late Cardinal Pell underscores leadership vacuum on Catholic right (RNS) — The legacy of the church reformer and critic of Pope Francis still looms large in the Catholic Church. In Other News York Minster congregation outraged over ‘deeply inappropriate’ concert After Trump order, hospitals suspend some health care for trans youths   Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. RNS is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend

Weekly Outlook - Bishop Budde, Bill Maher, and the church's future

Dear readers, Today, I pray that you are able to see the Spirit at work all around you — in community, in creation, in the work of the church. Know that God goes with you into all of the unknowns of this time and Christ's grace covers you. Peace, Rose Schrott Taylor Digital Content Editor P.S. Want a free Ash Wednesday service? We've got you covered.

Inauguration prayers, Bishop Budde, Bill Maher, and the future of the mainline church by Chris Currie Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war provides opportunity for reflection and education by Gregg  Brekke, Outlook reporting Election 2024: Voters of faith overwhelmingly picked Trump by Gregg Brekke, Outlook reporting After Helene, one Asheville church finds a way to step up by Yonat Shimron In case you missed it... More Light Presbyterians denounces anti-trans executive order, calls for action In a statement, More Light Presbyterians stands firm in faith, denouncing discrimination, defending LGBTQIA+ rights, and affirming the inherent dignity and worth of all people. With federal funds stopped, local faith groups plan to redouble private efforts to settle refugees Moving forward, experts say, private donations and volunteers from local faith groups will be more crucial than ever. — Religion News Service The Message "The essays on the author’s trips abroad felt as if I, too, gazed west toward the Atlantic, where (Ta-Nehisi) Coates’ ancestors were shipped into enslavement." — Alfred Walker How do we move past the logo to the logos? "Lord, help us be the people your grace thinks we are." — Rebecca Messman The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids "Each of the 42 stories references themes of belonging, being beloved and delight. Clark frames these stories through this lens, tying them together with the thread of God’s love and delight in humanity." — Jo Wiersema Engaging public theology through art Bethany Peerbolte shares how her TikTok, YouTube and Instagram ministry uses art to provide lessons and comfort, and that art comes in many forms. PC(USA) announces major cuts to mission co-workers amid restructuring The PC(USA)'s plans to cut mission co-workers by 50%, spark concerns about global outreach, transparency, and the future of the church’s mission efforts. — Eric Ledermann Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know From a misattribution of the story about the boy Jesus in the temple to the gospel of Matthew to his handling of Paul, (Mark) Lilla seems more interested in pique than in substance. — Rev. Dr. Rocky Supinger Fresh Outlook Bible Studies: “Friendship” Did you know loneliness is America’s most significant health problem, according to Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy in 2022? Explore biblical wisdom and practical steps to cultivate meaningful friendships with this “Friendship” Bible study by Katy Shevel.

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RNS Morning Report - Despite Vance attack, Catholic bishops press ahead on defending migrants

Top Stories Despite Vance attack, Catholic bishops press ahead on defending migrants Just a week into the Trump presidency, the U.S. bishops find themselves in an unaccustomed position: For the first time in history, their character has been called into question by a Catholic standing at the helm of the U.S. government.   New biography of late Cardinal Pell underscores leadership vacuum on Catholic right (RNS) — The legacy of the church reformer and critic of Pope Francis still looms large in the Catholic Church.   Empathy for immigrants sounds like Christianity 101. Here’s why some say it’s a sin. (RNS) — A small but influential group of evangelicals argues that enforcing the law is as important as mercy, and has come to see Christian charities as the enemy.   Anglican priest Calvin Robinson defrocked over Nazi-like salute (RNS) — Robinson has defended the gesture, with which he concluded his speech at the National Pro-Life Summit last week, as an ‘attempt at dry wit.’   RNS Opinion Paul Rader, who led Salvation Army and Asbury University, was humble, effective and kind (RNS) — Rader spent five years as the international leader of the Salvation Army before becoming president of Asbury University.   Rest, reorientation and hope – the pillars of 2025’s Catholic Jubilee year (The Conversation) — The Catholic Church’s Holy Years have biblical roots, but have been evolving for nearly 1,000 years.   ICYMI Tulsi Gabbard’s religious background is not complicated, say American Hindus (RNS) — Alongside criticisms of her political history, Gabbard has long fielded questions about her particular branch of Hindu faith, which many have referred to as a ‘cult.’   ‘A test of faith’: In Altadena congregations, no family untouched by fire (RNS) — In historically diverse Altadena, where more than 9,000 structures were destroyed in the fire, some congregations have dozens of families who lost homes. In Other News JD Vance reignites GOP’s feud with the Catholic Church over immigration Michigan priest defrocked after making apparent Nazi salute at anti-abortion summit   Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. RNS is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend