Clergy On The Pandemic Front Lines: 'How Do We Really Grieve?' The work of ministering to the sick and consoling the grieving has been a heavy burden for many faith leaders in the time of COVID-19. Tom Gjelten
The stroke of a pen signals hope and caution for Muslim Americans ‘Am I hopeful? Yes. Will this finish it, in the sense that discrimination against Muslim Americans will be done and over with in the next year or two? Absolutely not.’ Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 6 mins
Religious Freedom Arguments Give Rise To Executive Order Battle Legislative remedies prove ineffective in reconciling religious freedom claims with concerns about discrimination, so the battle is waged via executive orders. Tom Gjelten
At Seattle's oldest Black church, prayers for a peaceful election Faith leaders held virtual events across the country Monday in which they lamented the grief caused by the Covid pandemic and racial injustice. Seattle’s vigil took place at the city’s oldest Black church. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 2 mins
Multiracial Congregations May Not Bridge Racial Divide The number of multiracial churches is growing in the United States, but the leaders of color who work in them still see attitudes of white supremacy. Tom Gjelten
Seattle Black clergy defend SPD Chief Best, condemn 'circus' on Capitol Hill Members of United Black Clergy gathered Sunday to tell Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best she has their support. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 2 mins
'Service is also action': An imam, a pastor, a rabbi and a philosopher on faith and radical change Three faith leaders and a philosopher talk with KUOW's Ross Reynolds about service and responsibility as we face COVID-19, systemic racism, and economic catastrophe. Kristin Leong Play AudioListen 51 mins
'Things Will Never Be The Same.' How The Pandemic Has Changed Worship The closure of churches due to the coronavirus could have long-lasting effects on congregations. Some people say they have become more connected with their faith, while others may be drifting away. Tom Gjelten Play AudioListen 6 mins
Ep. 4: Are We Going to Be OK? Faith, fasting, and community-building during a pandemic For interfaith leader and Harvard grad Aneelah Afzali, the coinciding of Covid-19 and Ramadan brings unexpected opportunities and challenges. Kristin Leong
Photos: Drive-through confessions during a pandemic "We've been adapting ways," said Father Jose Alvarez. "How can we bring the sacraments close to the people?" Megan Farmer
