G. Jeffrey MacDonald

1 month ago | livingchurch.org | G. Jeffrey MacDonald

When millions of Ukrainians fled their homeland in the winter of 2022 ahead of invading Russian tanks, the world watched to see how they would be treated as nearby countries responded to the crush of humanity at their doorsteps. A telling, hopeful sign emerged in Krakow. It came from inside a packed Greek Catholic church where Ukrainians and Poles prayed and sang side-by-side soon after the invasion.

Jan 14, 2025 | livingchurch.org | G. Jeffrey MacDonald

America’s churches have what it takes to put a dent in the nation’s housing crisis. They have land and underutilized space, often located in high-density areas where affordable homes are desperately needed. Now congregations are receiving a groundswell of support to help them assess opportunities and navigate conversion to housing. New grant programs, nonprofit consultancies, educational events, and church-friendly state laws have been springing up.

Oct 18, 2024 | telegraphherald.com | G. Jeffrey MacDonald

CONCORD, N.H. — As pet lovers gathered in a church garden with dogs and photographs for the annual Blessing of the Animals, they were greeted with an assurance unlike any in years past. “I say: Bring your pet. Bring your dog and cat. I am a Haitian, and I am not going to eat them,” said the Rev. Jean Beniste, a Haitian immigrant and rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, minutes before the crowd of about 60 took their seats. “I will bless them. I will embrace them. I will embrace you.

Oct 12, 2024 | post-gazette.com | G. Jeffrey MacDonald

CONCORD, N.H. — As pet lovers gathered in a church garden here Oct. 5 with dogs and photographs for the annual Blessing of the Animals, they were greeted with an assurance unlike any in years past. “I say: Bring your pet. Bring your dog and cat. I am a Haitian, and I am not going to eat them,” said the Rev. Jean Beniste, a Haitian immigrant and rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, minutes before the crowd of about 60 took their seats. “I will bless them. I will embrace them. I will embrace you.

Oct 12, 2024 | abqjournal.com | G. Jeffrey MacDonald

CONCORD, N.H. — As pet lovers gathered in a church garden here with dogs and photographs for the annual Blessing of the Animals, they were greeted with an assurance unlike any in years past. “I say: Bring your pet. Bring your dog and cat. I am a Haitian, and I am not going to eat them,” said the Rev. Jean Beniste, a Haitian immigrant and rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, minutes before the crowd of about 60 took their seats on Saturday, Oct. 5. “I will bless them. I will embrace them.