Nicki Minaj shares pope’s call to release Christian hostages in Nigeria, asks Jesus to rescue them

Nicki Minaj responded to the mass kidnapping of 303 children and 12 teachers from St. Mary's School in Nigeria with prayer ...
The Christian Century

Liturgy for Benedict’s funeral mass highlights unity in a divided church

Under a foggy gray sky on January 5, a historic funeral in St. Peter’s Square saw the sitting pontiff, Pope Francis, preside at a somber and simple ceremony for his predecessor, Emeritus Pope Benedict ...
Duluth News Tribune

Local choirs perform 'Gospel Mass'

Robert Ray's "Gospel Mass" will be performed 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8 at First United Methodist Church ("coppertop church"), 230 E. Skyline Parkway. Coppertop's Sanctuary Choir will perform along ...
Christianity Today

All Hail the Power of … Stage Lighting?

Our congregations should be formed by the Word, not by the flashiest technology. Again I was reduced to silence. Clearly I was missing something. “Do you mean electricity? Like, instead of candles?” I ...
Times Union

Christian, queer gospel trio looking to break preconceptions

The Harlem Gospel Travelers. "Rhapsody," the new release from The Harlem Gospel Travelers. The Harlem Gospel Travelers isn’t your typical gospel act. Whether it’s on-stage or on its stellar ...