Controversies about money, theology, race, and the new senior minister are dividing one of the most prominent places of worship in the country.
Worship/Liturgy
June 12, 2009: Extended Interview: Brad Braxton
Read more of the Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly interview with the Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton.
June 12, 2009: Riverside Church Installation Sermon for Brad Braxton
Read Morehouse College president Robert Franklin's sermon preached at the Riverside Church installation of the Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton.
March 6, 2009: Lourdes 150th Anniversary
In most of the world, the poor and sick are ignored. In Lourdes, they are number one, and people say they are drawn there because they believe it is a place of great faith.
January 23, 2009: Religion and the Obama Inauguration
In prayers, worship, balls, and other inaugural events the nation's religious diversity was highlighted.
December 19, 2008: Hanukkah’s Light
We make two blessings on the lighting of the candles about the miracles of these days, and it’s a good time to think about the miracles in our own lives.
December 12, 2008: Obama Church Shopping
Where will Barack Obama and his family attend church after they move into the White House?
December 12, 2008: Obama Church Options
View a map of some of the Washington churches the Obamas could attend.
November 28, 2008: U.S. Hispanic Catholics
The distinctive forms of worship and devotion among Hispanic Catholics are practiced not by immigrants alone, but by American-born, English-speaking Hispanics as well.
November 28, 2008: Father Marco Antonio Mercado on Hispanic Catholics
Read more of Judy Valente’s interview with Father Marco Antonio Mercado of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Chicago.



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