community building

(RNS) — 'For many churchgoers, tithing is just another term for generosity,' said LifeWay Research's Scott McConnell. Source: Churchgoers say gifts to charity, needy count as tithing - Religion News ServiceReligion News Service

Tens of thousands gathered Sunday at a vigil to honor those killed and injured last week in Toronto. Source: Toronto vigil: Thousands gather to honor those killed in van attack

A Muslim family in California pushes back against bullying and intimidation, at school and the local political arena. Source: Turning Rampant Anti-Muslim Bullying Into Teachable Moments : NPR

PAICINES, Calif. (RNS) — When 40 faith-based farmers gathered for a first-of-its-kind weekend at a working ranch near San Jose, they sought nothing less than a complete disruption of how food is grown, distributed and even served. Source: Cultivating the...

Muslim Student Association will host a variety of educational events for Islam Awareness Week on campus, including a ‘fastathon,’ a chance to try on a hijab, and a play. Source: Islam Awareness Week hopes to increase understanding of the religion

People from all ethnic and religious backgrounds are learning to lean on one another in this secular congregation. Without religion and with the motto "live better, help often, wonder more," Sunday Assembly is celebrating life, service community. Source...

One of Washington’s oldest synagogues, Sixth and I has breathed new life into the city’s rich Jewish tradition. Source: Synagogue’s Mix of Arts and Religion Helps Shape Jewish Life in Washington - The New York Times

A group dedicated to better public understanding of Islam is conducting a three-day conference at the Hilton Parsippany. Source: Muslim group holds interfaith conference at Parsippany Hilton

As America watches its supply of housing considered "affordable" for low-income families shrink by an estimated 60 percent since 2010, the Archdiocese of Denver is doing something about it by opening a new "Guadalupe Apartments" complex of affordable...