Religion

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church will celebrate its 49th church anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, with the theme "On the Edge of Jubilee: Faithful Then, Fruitful Now, Ready for More", honoring its past, celebrating its present, and preparing for its 50th year.

Nate Miles has been appointed as the new President of the Men's Ministry at Mount Zion Baptist Church, where he will focus on equipping men to lead in their homes, church, and community through two monthly meetings, a Saturday Morning Brotherhood Breakfast, and discussions on topics such as wealth-building, health, and community safety.

Mount Zion's Women's Ministry is celebrating its 84th anniversary with a faith and wellness workshop on February 28, 2026, featuring panels of local experts discussing the benefits of prayer and praise for health and spiritual well-being.

Word In Black has curated a reading list featuring faith-centered titles that delve into themes of devotion, justice, identity, and grace. These works invite readers to consider the impact of sacred love on daily life, extending its significance beyond the confines of Valentine's Day.

POWER Interfaith convened a summit at Mother Bethel AME Church to tackle Philadelphia's affordable housing crisis. The event featured testimonies from residents facing housing instability and urged the City Council to develop a detailed affordability report.

In Minneapolis, clergy and church leaders from across the nation united with local residents to protest federal immigration enforcement actions, offering spiritual, logistical, and moral support to the community.

Dance has long been a part of Black church worship, and is seen as an expression of joy and spiritual strength, providing physical and spiritual benefits to those who participate.

The Daniel Fast, a plant-based vegan diet excluding sugar, meat, and processed foods, not only promotes physical health but also enhances spiritual practices. Health advocates and online resources offer guidance for adopting this diet as a sustainable lifestyle.

Pastors, bishops, rabbis and imams from over a dozen states have responded to the killings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti by ICE agents, calling for a moral struggle against the "lynching" of Alex Pretti and urging people to "Shine a Light" in their communities.

Nolan Williams Jr.'s newly composed hymn, "Just Like Selma," made its debut at a worship service in Houston, Texas. This social justice hymn pays tribute to the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches, while also highlighting ongoing challenges to voting rights nationwide.