Peter Smith
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Atheists and agnostics carrying more clout in progressive movements
AP—When members of the small Pennsylvania chapter of Secular Democrats of America log on for their monthly meetings, they’re not there for a virtual happy hour. → Read More
Longtime radio host Dennis Benson honored for a career as a 'master storyteller'
He reached local and national audiences with empathetic radio shows and prodded the church toward ‘active listening’ to its restless youth → Read More
For many: No congregation, no problem
Those without ties to a religious congregation are now a majority, according to Gallup survey. → Read More
Ex-husband’s no-contest plea marks court milestone for advocates of Plain abuse survivors
As father pleads no-contest to sexual assaults, victims’ mother continues efforts on behalf of abuse survivors from Amish, Mennonite culture → Read More
Obituary: Rabbi Hershel Pfeffer, longtime member of local Chabad community
Rabbi Hershel Pfeffer, a pioneering member of Pittsburgh’s Chabad Jewish community and a scribe who crafted religious documents with skillful Hebrew... → Read More
At Tree of Life, a vision for transformation
Challenge for architect is create a site that’s both a memorial and a ‘beacon of hope.’ The stained glass windows that were featured on this side of the Tree of Life synagogue building were removed in January so they could be repaired, preserved, and returned to the building by Hunt Stain Glass Studios.(Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette) → Read More
Tree of Life, Holocaust Center officials look forward to working with architect
New York-based Daniel Libeskind to be lead architect for restoring synagogue site after 2018 attack. → Read More
Tree of Life names architectural team for site renewal
New York architect Daniel Libeskind to be lead architect in rebuilding the synagogue targeted in nation’s worst antisemitic attack → Read More
Orthodox churches return to a more normal Easter
A year after pandemic shutdowns, the worshipers return to join in Easter celebrations, though precautions remain → Read More
Antisemitic acts remain at high levels, ADL says
Anti-Defamation League reports third-highest levels it has ever recorded in Pennsylvania and nation. → Read More
Victims rally for bill on sexual abuse lawsuits
Survivors of sexual abuse by priests, teachers and others rallied outside the Capitol in Harrisburg on Monday, calling for legislation that would create... → Read More
Friar indicted for alleged rape of student at Franciscan University of Steubenville
The Rev. David Morrier is accused of sexual conduct with person whose ability to consent was impaired → Read More
For Muslims, some in-person traditions resuming for Ramadan
A year after the pandemic shut down mosque activities during Ramadan, Muslims are looking forward to a partial return to normal → Read More
Students, survivors find bond at annual Holocaust remembrance
Yom HaShoah ceremony, held online due to pandemic, features interviews between young and old → Read More
For Benedictines, a 'glorious' Easter after COVID-19 ordeal
They are gradually resuming normal activities after outbreak that infected most of them and claimed one life at Richland monastery. → Read More
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary names new president
The Rev. Asa J. Lee, currently a vice president at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., will assume his new duties on June 7. → Read More
Church regathers on a rainy Palm Sunday
Members of St. Paul Episcopal Church gather outdoors for a blessing of the palms as the parish begins transition toward in-person worship → Read More
As Holy Week arrives, in-person worship is growing
Churches are expanding services and attendance limits, even as some eye the growing COVID counts warily → Read More
Passover plans in transition to normalcy
COVID precautions remain in effect, but many families and groups plan to include more guests than last year → Read More
For faith communities, COVID-19 pandemic brought a year of challenge and creativity
It was a year ago this weekend that Unity Baptist Church in Braddock held its last in-person Sunday worship service before widespread shutdowns began due... → Read More