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A wave of interfaith collaboration is taking shape after the 2025 LA wildfires.Across Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and P...
06/24/2026

A wave of interfaith collaboration is taking shape after the 2025 LA wildfires.

Across Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Pasadena, fires destroyed homes and houses of worship—but clergy from multiple faiths are coming together in new ways.

Synagogues, churches, and congregations are partnering on rebuilding, housing support, and mental health care for displaced communities.

A disaster that caused widespread loss is reshaping how faith communities respond and rebuild together.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-2025-wildfires-houses-of-worship-9b222be76036eb635a4a8f3619e8dd63

"Juneteenth offers all Christians a holy interruption — an opportunity to reckon with our nation’s history of slavery an...
06/19/2026

"Juneteenth offers all Christians a holy interruption — an opportunity to reckon with our nation’s history of slavery and the church’s frequent complicity in that system, and to find renewal through our rest and celebration so we can re-enlist in the ongoing liberative work of God."

More from Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, president of Sojourners, on the importance of Juneteenth to him as a Black Christian in America: https://sojo.net/articles/opinion/if-you-preach-justice-you-should-observe-juneteenth

Happy Islamic New Year to all who celebrate!
06/16/2026

Happy Islamic New Year to all who celebrate!

A massive fire destroyed Wilmington’s historic Mother African Union Church early Sunday morning, just hours before worsh...
06/04/2026

A massive fire destroyed Wilmington’s historic Mother African Union Church early Sunday morning, just hours before worship services were set to begin.

Firefighters battled the blaze from outside due to intense flames and structural instability. No injuries or damage to nearby buildings were reported.

Community members and leaders are mourning the loss of a church with deep historical significance in Wilmington’s African American community, dating back to the early 1800s.

Read more: https://www.fox29.com/news/fire-destroys-historic-church-wilmington-just-hours-before-worship-services?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Fire%20destroys%20historic%20church%20in%20Wilmington%20just%20hours%20before%20worship%20services&utm_campaign=ni_newsletter

06/01/2026

Transforming sacred spaces, transforming communities! ⛪✨

In Chicago, the historic Church of the Atonement found new life beyond its original walls.

Through Bricks & Mortals S4 program, the space was reimagined to serve the surrounding community—preserving its architectural character while meeting evolving local needs.

Honoring the past while creating purpose for the future.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U9STwdW8HM&t=2s

Happy Eid Al-Adha from Bricks & Mortals!
05/27/2026

Happy Eid Al-Adha from Bricks & Mortals!

The Mason Temple in Memphis, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech,...
05/21/2026

The Mason Temple in Memphis, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, is set to receive a $1.2 million federal grant for renovations. The upgrades will modernize the church’s technology and strengthen its structure, helping preserve its legacy for future generations.

A space rooted in history is being protected for the future.

Read more: https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/the-church-where-mlk-gave-his-final-speech-is-22203020.php

Don’t miss our Annual Membership Meeting! ⛪️🤝Join leaders, funders, clergy, and advocates for an invitation-only gatheri...
05/19/2026

Don’t miss our Annual Membership Meeting! ⛪️🤝

Join leaders, funders, clergy, and advocates for an invitation-only gathering to reflect on the past year and plan for the year ahead.

📅 June 4th
🕙 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
📍 Zoom

To receive an invite for the Annual Membership Meeting, become an official member.

Learn more: https://www.bricksandmortals.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-2/

New data from Pew Research Center shows Southerners remain the most religious region in the U.S., but religiousness has ...
05/13/2026

New data from Pew Research Center shows Southerners remain the most religious region in the U.S., but religiousness has declined across all regions since 2007. 📉

The South still leads in religious affiliation and daily prayer, yet more people across the country now identify as religiously unaffiliated compared to past decades.

Read more: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/03/southerners-tend-to-be-more-religious-than-other-us-adults-but-less-religious-than-they-used-to-be/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Southerners+tend+to+be+more+religious+than+other+U.S.+adults+%E2%80%93+but+less+religious+than+they+used+to+be&utm_campaign=ni_newsletter&cb_viewport=tablet

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