RNS Morning Report - As Texas Republicans target Islam, a once-quiet Muslim community fights back

Top Stories As Texas Republicans target Islam, a once-quiet Muslim community fights back (RNS) — ‘We actually have to do something to stop this,’ said Noor Wadi, a Dallas lawyer who is a key figure in the pushback. At AI conference, religious leaders confront what technology could cost humanity WASHINGTON (RNS) — The dangers of AI hung heavy over Tuesday's conference, including the faith-focused panel with evangelical, Catholic and LDS leaders. In Germany, right-wing ‘Christfluencers’ hope to follow the US religious right (RNS) — Radicalized by COVID-19 and anger over immigration, right-wing pastors like Tobias Riemenschneider in Germany hope to gain followers by promoting conservative Christian views and politics. They have looked to religious right leaders and conservative influencers in the US for inspiration. Opinion The Catholic Church’s culture problem is closer to home than Pope Leo thinks (RNS) — Two women now head major Vatican offices, and a third will soon. But the altar rail tells another story about their progress in the church. LGBTQ Jews face dual threats these High Holidays. Here’s how synagogues can be their refuge. (RNS) — Every congregation can plan ahead, communicate with respect and ensure that no one is humiliated at the door, singled out during a meal or made to feel that their presence is merely being tolerated. Immigration policy divides us. Whether to show up for people hurt by it shouldn’t. (RNS) — In time of a humanitarian crisis, Mary Ellen Giess argues that interfaith communities in Springfield are showing what’s possible. ICYMI As Pope Leo prepares to visit France, can its ‘Catholic moment’ become a lasting revival? (RNS) — Record numbers of young people are seeking baptism in France. As Pope Leo arrives to greet 80,000 of them later this month, the country's diminished Catholic Church is faced with the challenge of turning the burst of enthusiasm into a lasting renewal. T.D. Jakes’ megachurch pays tribute to his 50 years of ministry (RNS) — ‘The Potter's House is never just Bishop Jakes,’ he told his megachurch congregation. ‘It never was, and it never will be.’   Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com. Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend. Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here. We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205

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Top PC(USA) News of the Week: 9-11, End of Temporary Protective Status, Neighborhood program to overcome financial barriers and more

Week of September 7 - September 11, 2026

Remembering September 11 A lament for what was lost and a hope for what may yet be

Haitian pastors in Ohio and many others face deportation with end of Temporary Protective Status The Trump administration terminated TPS for both Haiti and Syria this summer

Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, directs $200k to help its neighbors overcome financial barriers The Unburdened initiative is announced Aug. 30 during worship

A brief statement of faith in the midst of loss In life and in death, the Rev. Dr. Joanna Moseley Adams helped people confess and live their faith

Human courage for this hour Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde closes the 2026 Church & AI Summit by urging church leaders to meet technological disruption with faith and moral courage

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World Evangelical Alliance - Join Us as We Celebrate 180 Years

For 180 years, the story of the World Evangelical Alliance has been the story of people—men and women from different nations, cultures and generations, united by our faith in Jesus Christ and our commitment to make Him known. During the general assembly in 1956, J. Elwin Wright, who was serving as Co-Secretary of the World Evangelical Fellowship at the time, described the “real VIPs” of our movement as those who bore scars for the Lord Jesus Christ.   This September, I warmly invite you to join our global WEA family for two special moments of prayer, celebration and renewed commitment. SEPTEMBER 23 — JOIN US IN THANKSGIVING A Global Online Celebration of 180 Years Join believers from around the world for a special online celebration marking 180 years of the World Evangelical Alliance. Together, we will give thanks for God’s faithfulness through generations and hear reflections from leaders across the WEA family. Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Choose the time that works for you: 10:00 AM UTC 19:00 UTC Register Now SEPTEMBER 27 — WEA DAY WEA Day is an opportunity to commemorate the growth of Global Evangelicalism. To celebrate our shared unity in Christ. On September 27, we invite you to spend some time to: PRAY for unity among the global evangelical family. CONNECT with others, strengthening relationships across churches and nations. COLLABORATE as we serve together and fulfill God's calling in every nation “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6 Register Now Wherever you are in the world, I pray that God will renew you as you share Christ with people you are with, and I hope you will join us as we thank God for 180 years of His faithfulness and commit ourselves again to our shared calling: working together so that more people may know Jesus and experience His saving grace. Your Kingdom come. In Christ, World Evangelical Alliance Over two billion Christians in the world today are represented by three world church bodies. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is one of those, serving more than 650 million evangelicals belonging to churches that are part of 163 national Evangelical Alliances in 9 regions. Launched in London in 1846, the WEA unites evangelicals across denominations for prayer, evangelism, mission, theological education, religious freedom, human rights advocacy, relief, and engagement in a wide range of social issues. It speaks with one voice to United Nations, governments, and media in public or through behind-the-scenes diplomacy on issues of common concern to the Church. For more information, visit worldea.org WEA has been a charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 1980. WEA is audited annually by an independent public accounting firm. WEA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In the United States, your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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