LGBT clergy, representing the new face of faith, speak out dangers of systemic spiritual abuse Reverend Naomi Washington-Leapheart of Chestnut Hill is a part of a growing movement of inclusive and sex-positive Christian clergy.
Keep the wrecking balls at bay: Underused religious buildings find ways to attract community groups Situated in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia, the Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church once had a congregation of close to 700 people.But today that has dwindled to 150, and only about a third of those show up for services…