‘Zoombombing’ lesson: Racist attack on church highlights online security concerns
Even as her home congregation worships virtually, Nikki Murphy still likes to dress up for the Sunday service. On a typical Lord’s Day during the…
Archive: Sep 2020
Black church’s online service attacked with racist hate speech
'Zoombombing” racists hijacked Sunday’s online worship assembly of the Sharpe Road Church of Christ, a predominantly Black congregation in Greensboro, N.C. The cyber-intruders accessed the…
Voices only: Blessed be Your Name
Welcome to Voices only. This weekly online feature highlights the best a cappella videos that come across our eyes — and ears — on the…
Milestones, October 2020
Birthday Eva Doyle, 100th birthday August 26 Gail, Texas Happy birthday, Eva! Anniversary Finis and Marilyn Caldwell 64 years August 23 Kennett, Mo. Congratulations, Finis…
This election, can we tame our digital tongues?
Every time I open Facebook or Instagram, my stomach immediately flips, and I feel sick. Why? Because it’s an election year, and many of my…
A letter of support for speaking out against racial injustice
To whom it may concern: This letter has been composed by ministers and brethren of various Churches of Christ in the U.K. We are indeed…
Christians in Britain seek justice for ‘people of colour’
While shopping in a supermarket, Ezra Mentore has had to explain to his 8-year-old daughter why a security guard was following them. When paying, he…
Remembering a quiet man, a go-getter and two legacies of love for Africa
They were about as different as two evangelists could be — Isaya Jackson and Isaac Adotey. I met them in Juba, the small, dusty…
Missionary Isaac Adotey ‘called home’
‘How are you this morning?” Once, when Steven Moore asked that question to his friend Isaac Adotey, the African missionary replied, “Better than yesterday.” “Why’s…
Park Linscomb returns to his Texas roots
Park Linscomb, a Texas native who became one of New England’s longest-tenured ministers, recently returned to his roots. After serving the Manchester Church of Christ…
