First female Archbishop of Canterbury still an outlier among world's top religious leaders

For the first time, a woman will serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury, following the 105 men who have held the role since St. Augustine took that position in the year 597 ...
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When gender roles in the Gospels surprise you

A mosaic of Christ and Mary Magdalene is seen in the Duc in Altum in Magdala, Israel. Credit: CNS photo/Josephine von Dohlen That happens for me in today’s passage from Luke, which doesn’t feature a ...
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Union Gospel Mission opens new home to help women, children ‘thrive’

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Since 1927, Portland non-profit Union Gospel Mission has helped community members facing hunger, homeless and addiction. After breaking ground on a new facility in 2022, the ...
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Union Gospel Mission's Angela’s House: A New Sanctuary for Women and Children Opens in Portland

Portland witnessed the celebratory ribbon-cutting of Union Gospel Mission's Angela’s House on Saturday, signifying a beacon of hope for women and children grappling with the harsh realities of ...
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Union Gospel Mission opens Angela's House for women and children in Washington County

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Union Gospel Mission celebrated the grand opening of Angela’s House on Saturday, Sep. 13. Located at 18555 NW Rock Creek Blvd, this new facility will offer addiction recovery ...
Religion News Service

National Baptists feature first woman preacher at evening service in annual meeting

(RNS) — The Rev. Tracey L. Brown of New Jersey became the first woman ever to preach at a worship service during the annual meeting, NBCUSA leaders said. (RNS) — As she prepared to preach at the ...