Montgomery County, MD.-The group Silver Spring/Takoma Park Mutual Aid is providing local residents with food, diapers, and more. Since forming last year, the group has raised over $100,000 and has helped more than 3,000 local residents.
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Religions intersect at annual conference to fight domestic violence
The 5th Annual Maryland Interfaith Domestic Violence Conference brought together clergy, law enforcement, and community advocates to learn how to stop domestic violence from a place in the church.
Historically black Ken-Gar community celebrates 125th anniversary
As residents of the Ken-Gar neighborhood gathered to celebrate its 125th anniversary earlier this month, they remembered the obstacles they overcame and reflected on their community’s increasing diversity.
Souls to the Polls encourage early voting
Nearly three dozen churches in Anne Arundel county are teaming up on Sunday, October 30th to get their congregations out to the polls. “Souls to the Polls” is an initiative to encourage early voting to impact both the local and national results.
WATER DRIVE: Local Church Helps a Community in Need 600 Miles Away
Local Church collects water and other supplies for those in need in Flint, Michigan.
Cathedral Restoration: Phase One is Complete
The Cathedral was severely damaged by the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the Washington metropolitan area in August of 2011.
Gallaudet Protest: Opponents Come Together For Same Cause
Opponents on Maryland ballot Question Six came together at Gallaudet University to fight for the job of Angela McCaskill.
No Religion- The UMD campus reacts to a new study on religion
COLLEGE PARK- Students and religious leaders on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland react to a new Pew Form report that found the number of Americans opting not to identify with any religion is at an all-time high.
Black Religious Leaders Endorse Maryland Same-sex Marriage Ballot Issue
Black clergy members endorse marriage equality and urge Maryland voters to vote yes on Question 6 — legalized same-sex marriage — this November.
Baltimore Priest to Leave City After 22 Years of Ministry
Father Sy Peterka has served in Baltimore for 22 years, putting tremendous effort into helping recovering addicts and ex-convicts released from prison. This summer the pastor will leave his two parishes in Baltimore on June 30 and head back to Philadelphia, where his ministry as a priest began.