Build the wall? Bar refugees? Christians debate Trump’s orders

Faithful contemplate how to balance compassion for immigrants with concern for national security. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle An Iraqi refugee who serves as a Christian missionary in the heavily Arab community of Dearborn, Mich. Canadian church members who adopted a Syrian refugee family with six children. An Illinois minister who prays with loved ones of undocumented immigrants facing deportation. All voice strong opinions … Continue reading Build the wall? Bar refugees? Christians debate Trump’s orders

Cristo can move mountains, Spanish-speaking church believes

Part of The Christian Chronicle’s “One Nación Under God” special project. Cristo can move mountains, Spanish-speaking church believes (reporting from Elgin, Ill.): In a Chicago suburb, a Latino congregation experiences growth and contemplates a multicultural future. First Place (with Erik Tryggestad and staff), Theme Issue, Section or Series, Associated Church Press ELGIN, Ill. — Tears of joy flowed as the Elgin Church of Christ, a Spanish-speaking congregation northwest of Chicago, stood and … Continue reading Cristo can move mountains, Spanish-speaking church believes

Illegal immigration pits law vs. mercy

Illegal immigration pits law vs. mercy: One minister’s passion for aliens (reporting from Chicago). Page 1 lead. First Place (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Supple Feature Writer of the Year Award, Religion News Association By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle CHICAGO – On a dark street, a mother weeps. At 4:45 a.m., she stands … Continue reading Illegal immigration pits law vs. mercy

Manhattan congregation reflects ‘melting pot’ nature of NYC

IMMIGRATION AND THE CHURCH: Manhattan congregation reflects ‘melting pot’ nature of New York City (reporting from New York). Currents. TEARS AND PRAYERS: Scout’s death latest in string of tragedies. Page 1 lead. Father-son trip to the Big Apple an adventure (reporting from New York). Inside Story. Churches urged to submit data for directory. Page 3. OVU steps up recruiting in Northeast: Part 3 of “The … Continue reading Manhattan congregation reflects ‘melting pot’ nature of NYC