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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

Typically used for the first month or so of the new year, the Daniel Fast, which calls for eliminating meat, sugar, and processed foods and adopting prayer and meditation, can bring health benefits that some people embrace for a lifetime.

From New Year to New Lifestyle: Living the Daniel Fast for Good

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Shari Seifert, a lay leader in the Minneapolis Lutheran Church, is among a coalition of faith communities that are using sacred spaces and other resourcs to support undocumented migrants during the Trump Adminisration's crackdown in the twin Cities. Seifert won recognition for her role in fostering racial reconciliation and healing during the uprisings in the Twin Cities following George Floyd's murder in 2020.

In Minneapolis, Faith Groups Provide Shelter From the ICE Storm

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

While incarcerated in Birmingham for violating city ordinances against public demonstrations, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote arguably his most famous essay, "Letter from the Birmingham Jail," which was published in newspapers nationwide. The searing essay — written on scraps of smuggled paper — was a searing argument against clergy and their congregants who didn't like King's tactics and urged him to be patient. Pushing back, King argued they should reject false neutrality and complacency and embrace activism, as Jesus had, on behalf of the oppressed.

MLK’s Birmingham Jail Letter and the New Civil Rights Backlash

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Having given up a promising career in the music industry, Rev. Larry Rodgers (left) combines his craving to perform with his spiritual leadership by occasionally preaching as Rev. Rufus with the Golden Toofus. It's among the many ways Rodgers blends his ministry with his interests at the aptly-named Forword Christian Church in New Orleans.

New Orleans Church’s Flavor: Blend Music, Laughter, and Literacy

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Holiday Faith Reads from Black Authors and Black Publishers

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware December 24, 2025December 17, 2025

Baltimore Ravens superstar Lamar Jackson washes the feet of a student at Severn Elementary School as part of a community service project in Baltimore on Dec. 18. Jackson and several of his teammates participated in the Christian ritual, which originated when Christ washed the feet of his disciples on Maundy Thursday. In addition to clean feet, each student received a new pair of sneakers.

Baltimore Ravens’ Gift to Schoolkids: Clean Feet and New Kicks

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

The chamber's only ordained minister, Sen. Rafael Warnock recently delivered a speech in which he declared the U.S. is in a "spiritual crisis," with people working harder but struggling to get ahead. The speech raised eyebrows: Democrats tend to cede religious and moral arguments to Republicans.

Sen. Raphael Warnock: ‘We’re a Nation in Crisis’

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware December 16, 2025December 16, 2025