On Sunday, ministers of more than a dozen predominately-white Decatur-area congregations will read a pastoral letter of “confession” for the church’s failure to address systemic racism in the city.

DECATUR -- When the covid-19 pandemic ramped up in the U.S. in March, it prompted local, state and national officials to essentially close much of the country. Churches were among those hit hard by ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur leaders of faith said it is time for the community to step up. After a rash of shootings, pastors believe every religious entity in the city should get involved. Pastors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 29—A large smile appeared on Larry Brooks' face as he rubbed his freshly shaved head and straightened his new clothes. "This ...

Ahead of Juneteenth, leaders of local, historic African American churches reflected on the importance of the church for the Black community in Decatur. Tags ...