Posts by Georgia Gee
Tanzanian churches are a hub for prevention (and potential hotspot) for coronavirus
Tanzanian churches are a hub for prevention (and potential hotspot) for coronavirus

Tanzania is one of several East African countries still allowing religious gatherings, while this Easter weekend marked the steepest rise in confirmed coronavirus cases so far. Churches have been a foundation of trust between communities and government officials, and some say they are the key to disseminating prevention tips like good handwashing practices. But others are teaching that the virus cannot infect a godly person.

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‘The Eating Church’ Has Fed New York's Hungry For 24 Years and Now Its Pantry Is Dwindling
‘The Eating Church’ Has Fed New York's Hungry For 24 Years and Now Its Pantry Is Dwindling

Last year, Advent Lutheran Church fed more than 8,000 people, more than 20 times the number of its congregation. While food prices are rising, their funds are declining, and New York’s hungry — battling rents rising faster than wages— keep coming.

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