Celebrating its first century, Xavier University of Louisiana perseveres as Catholic HBCU
Once a week, the Rev. Mitchell J. Stevens, a Baptist minister and the interfaith chaplain at Xavier University of Louisiana, hosts an intimate gathering for students at the New Orleans school’s University Center to discuss campus life over coffee and …
New generation of Black church leadership rising to continue battle for freedom
It was on Nov. 24, 2014, when then-Howard University student Kevin Lamár Peterman first felt a sermon rise from his belly.
We are hardwired to sing — and it’s good for us, too by Elinor Harrison
On the first Sunday after being named leader of the Catholic Church in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV stood on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and addressed the tens of thousands of people gathered.
Zion Baptist Church honored for community service
Zion Baptist Church of South Richmond was one of two churches in Virginia recognized with a 2025 Servant Award for its work supporting the community.
Church partnerships to bring Thanksgiving meals to local families
StarCity Behavioral Health will distribute 100 Thanksgiving turkeys and meal boxes to Richmond families on Saturday, Nov. 22 through partnerships with Church Hill Christian Wellness Center and Operation REACH.
Community works to reclaim historic Old St. John’s Cemetery
Volunteers from across Lancaster County gathered Nov. 15 in Kilmarnock to help reclaim Old St. John’s Cemetery, a long-neglected African American burial ground on Calvary Drive.
First Baptist Church of Ashland to host Caregiver Expo
Caregivers, families and community members are invited to Hanover County’s fourth annual Caregiver Expo on Monday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ashland, 800 Thompson St.
T.D. Jakes launches weekly podcast exploring life, purpose and culture
Bishop T.D. Jakes is launching a new weekly podcast, “NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes,” aimed at helping listeners navigate life transitions and explore their purpose.
Celebration honors Lesane’s 70th birthday, retirement
More than 100 family members, friends and former colleagues gathered Saturday, Oct. 25 at The Westin Hotel to celebrate the 70th birthday and retirement of the Rev. Warren J. Lesane Jr.
Bethlehem Baptist Church welcomes new senior pastor
Bethlehem Baptist Church has turned a page in its long history with the appointment of the Rev. George Brown as senior pastor.
Second Baptist, West End to celebrate 179th homecoming
The congregation of Second Baptist Church at 1400 Idlewood Ave. in Richmond’s Randolph community will celebrate its 179th anniversary and the 35th anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Dr. James Henry Harris, on Nov. 16 and 23.
Clergy, veterans take coordinated prayer action to Capitol
Dozens of Virginians, including clergy and community leaders, staged a “pray-in” outside the Richmond offices of U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner on Monday, Oct. 20, to urge continued health care subsidies and protest recent federal budget policies.
Faith, family and fun fill the field at Catholic Fest
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond welcomed thousands to The Diamond for its first Catholic Fest, a daylong celebration of hope, faith and community.
Interfaith initiative aims to increase voter turnout
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy is relaunching its annual “Interfaith Souls to the Polls” initiative to encourage early voting across the state in the final two weekends before the 2025 election.
Leaders, mentors to speak at men’s summit at VUU
The Men’s Master Summit will host its fall 2025 gathering on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Virginia Union University’s Living and Learning Center.
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