The Christian faith in America, while making many positive contributions throughout our history, has also mirrored the racism and social injustice present throughout the development of our country. White and Black Christians gathered separately in distinct communities that promoted discrimination and mistrust, and reflected the racial tensions present in the larger American society. In […]

Our second conversation in our Politics & Faith series highlights how two Evangelical Christians, politically active in the current election season, draw different political and moral convictions from their common sacred texts. Listen to a civil conversation between these two individuals who share a deep faith, but see the issues currently facing our nation in […]

Not only is our country experiencing a pandemic that has claimed the lives of almost 200,000 people, we now have a looming national election. With our nation deeply divided along ideological and political lines, religious communities have experienced sharp divisions as well. This is especially true in the White Evangelical Christian Church, a core constituency […]

In the middle of the Covid pandemic and nationwide protests against racism, our community now faces another unprecedented crisis–raging wildfires that are devastating our region.  Communities in our area are being evacuated as firefighters battle the blaze that stretches in the Santa Cruz Mountains from Pescadero to Boulder Creek. Faith leaders are struggling to respond […]

  During the pandemic, our nation has been gripped by protests—from groups that are resisting the wearing of masks and shutdown of businesses, to individuals and organizations standing against racism and police brutality. Religious leaders have come down on different sides of these issues as well. In particular, the Christian community has been deeply divided.  […]

The public murder of George Floyd by a White police officer in Minneapolis has sparked a nationwide discussion about race, ethnicity, and social justice. Religious groups are responding to this issue in vastly different ways. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is a religious organization that works with students at colleges and universities around the country. Listen to […]

In the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, the cruel murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked protests, violence, and discussions about policing and systemic racism across the country. Santa Cruz has experienced a variety of protests and calls for police to do a better job promoting justice and equity in our society. Santa Cruz […]

Our nation has a strong tradition of providing religious chaplains in a variety of public and private institutions and agencies. As part of the special Faith Matters series titled Faith in the Time of Corona, two local police chaplains discuss the work they regularly do in our community and how they are helping address the […]

There are a variety of churches and faith-based organizations throughout Santa Cruz County that are providing needed relief and support during the Covid-19 crisis. As part of the special Faith Matters series titled Faith in the Time of Corona, three leaders from two different Christian congregations share about the work they are doing to live […]

There are a variety of faith-based organizations that tirelessly work to put faith into action to help the hurting and needy throughout Santa Cruz County. As part of the special Faith Matters series titled Faith in the Time of Corona, this program highlights the Association of Faith Communities (AFC) which has united spiritual congregations in helping the unhoused […]