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Accompanied by thousands of supporters, a group of Buddhist monks completed their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C., a walk calling for an end to global conflicts and violence. Upon completion of their 2,000-mile walk, the monks were greeted by dignitaries, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and feted during an interfaith service at Washington National Cathedral. For Rev. Rhonda Boozer-Yeary, a community engagement manager at the University of Maryland Medical Center, the event was transcendent: “It didn’t matter if you followed the teachings of Jesus, Buddha, Allah, or didn't follow any teachings at all. In that moment in time, our collective hearts’ cry was for peace.”

Faiths Unite as Buddhist Monks Finish Walk for Peace in D.C.

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Putting God First: Building a Marriage and a Business

by The Atlanta Voice February 14, 2026March 20, 2026

What Happened to the Black Church?

by The Afro February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Salem United Methodist Church: Then and Now an Abiding Presence of Faith

by New York Amsterdam News February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

alentine’s Day isn’t only about romance. This Word In Black reading list highlights faith-centered titles exploring devotion, justice, identity, and grace, featuring voices from Francis Chan to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., inviting readers to reflect on how sacred love shapes everyday life beyond the holiday.

Higher Love: Valentine’s Day Books for Embracing Spirituality

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware February 12, 2026February 13, 2026

Roger and Deleana Fooks’ love story — decades in the making and rooted in faith, friendship, and a belief that God was guiding their paths long before they realized it — unfolds from childhood encounters in the same community to adulthood reunions shaped by marriages, divorce, ministry work, and personal growth, culminating in a God-centered partnership that now fuels their leadership at The Hill church in Jessup, Maryland, as well as their new collaborative book, When God Says Yes Before I Do, a hybrid testimony and couples’ workbook designed to help partners navigate conflict, build respect, and keep faith at the center of their relationship.

From Kids to Covenant: How Faith Reunited a Maryland Couple

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Billed as a social hour for young Christians, A New Thing is a weekly event and meet-up featuring wholesome entertainment—think trivia contests and games that encourage mingling—in an atmosphere that supports their values. Created by Taja Barnes, the alcohol-free events have expanded beyond Baltimore into the Washington, D.C., metro area.

There’s ‘A New Thing’ in the DMV for Young People of Faith

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

More than just Christian rap and hip-hop, Holy Culture radio — the brainchild of James "Trig" Rousseau — offers listeners inspiration, perspective and community, with a youthful demographic as its core listenership. Besides faith-inspired talk shows and themed programming, Holy Culture Radio encourages in-real-life connections between artists and fans, helping them inspire one another.

Holy Culture Radio Produces a Joyful Noise on the Radio

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

Like most major cities, the affordable housing crisis has hit Philadelphia hard: low-income and working households are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. But POWER Interfaith, a faith-based organization, has joined the fight to bring housing prices down in the city. It hosted a summit last weekend at Mother Bethel AME Church and heard testimony from people struggling to find a decent place to live. The witnesses included Yolanda Jennings, a victim advocate who lives in a single room even as she serves the city.

‘Trying to Survive’: Faith Group Hears About Philly’s Housing Crisis

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Connecting Business, Ministry, and Activism

by New York Amsterdam News February 5, 2026February 13, 2026