Last year Pastors Henry Fuhrman and Jerry O’Sullivan of Shelter Rock Church in Nassau County, N.Y., began working as TV preachers. For months they livestreamed sermons as Covid-19 ravaged the leafy ...

(RNS) — Even when it’s safe to gather in person again, we will always have hybrid worship programs — robust virtual options that do not treat online members as an afterthought. (RNS) — One of my ...

People ask: “What do I get out of church?” They conclude: “I can get that at home.” But they forget: “To God be the glory” (“Are Internet Services as Good as Church?” by Paul Glader and John Semakula, ...

Calvin’s definition of “church” is where the Word is preached, the sacraments are received, and church discipline practiced. That’s a good summary of the defining characteristics of the New Testament ...

Church volunteers greet visitors entering the lobby. The worship band begins its set and a pastor offers to pray privately with anyone during the service. When the sermon is done, it’s time for ...

Platforms, apps, and networks once built as a supplement to in-person gatherings have become the primary point of connection for millions. More Christians worshiped, prayed, and shared Scripture ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

(RNS) — With online church, disabled people — including me and my family — were welcomed to church in more ways and more often than ever before. Let’s keep that up. (RNS) — “I agree online church is ...

The Rev. Paul Rasmussen passes communion to parishioners during a Sunday worship at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas in 2019. Photo by Ben Torres - special contributor This column is ...