Jul 12, 2021
D.C. Will Pay $220,000 In Legal Fees To Settle Church Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Restrictions
Capitol Hill Baptist Church sued D.C. last fall over pandemic restrictions limiting its ability to hold outdoor services for its congregation of 850.
Dec 14, 2020
D.C. Settles Lawsuit With Archdiocese Of Washington Over Attendance Caps For Religious Gatherings
The lawsuit is the second such legal challenge filed by a church against D.C. since the pandemic started.
Jun 02, 2020
D.C. Christians Lash Out Against Trump’s Church Visits, Saying ‘God Is Not A Photo Opportunity’
Top leaders from D.C.’s Episcopal and Catholic dioceses denounced the president’s recent appearances at religious sites.
The U.S. government is seeking to return to Iraq a “looted” ancient tablet that came into the museum’s possession via arts-and-crafts chain Hobby Lobby.
Ramadan is normally a time of togetherness and community prayers. But people are having to adapt to finding community.
Apr 01, 2020
With Passover, Easter, And Ramadan Approaching, Washingtonians Will Be Keeping The Faith Creatively
Many religious services and celebrations will be relocated in worshippers’ homes.
Mar 13, 2020
D.C.’s Religious Leaders Are Figuring Out Faith From Afar After Canceling Services Due To Coronavirus
Here’s how local congregations are adapting to the outbreak and using tech to supplement faith.
Oct 30, 2018
After Pittsburgh Shooting, Service Draws More Than 4,000 People, Mayor Bowser, And Other Leaders To Denounce Hate
The governors of Virginia and Maryland as well as D.C.’s mayor expressed solidarity with Jewish residents while speaking out against hate in each of their communities.
Oct 05, 2017
A Sermon For D.C. Brunch, Which The American Conservative Says ‘Has Replaced Sunday Worship’
“It is a peculiarly coarse, even uncivilized ritual, cloaked in the respectability of Sunday morning.”