Kathryn Post
Kathryn Post is a Pittsburgh-based reporter for RNS covering topics such as Gen Z spirituality, pop culture and abuse in religious contexts. Before joining RNS in 2021, she earned a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale University. She interned at RNS in 2020 and has degrees in writing and political science from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Mich. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Sojourners, the Christian Century, Broadview Magazine and more.
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Unitarian Universalists to vote on updated covenant, values at 2024 General Assembly
By Kathryn Post — June 21, 2024
(RNS) — To Unitarian Universalists, changes to the denomination’s covenant clause are weighty, and occasionally fraught.
Drag worship: Where queer faith and performance collide
By Kathryn Post — June 20, 2024
(RNS) — Once relegated exclusively to gay bars and nightclubs, drag is increasingly in the open these days — at libraries, music festivals and, yes, churches.
The Episcopal Church reveals clergy misconduct cases involving nominees for presiding bishop
By Kathryn Post — June 14, 2024
(RNS) — The announcement comes less than two weeks before the election of the denomination’s next leader.
Historic all-sign-language movie ‘Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film’ comes to theaters
By Kathryn Post — June 13, 2024
(RNS) — Debuting on June 20, it’s the first film entirely in American Sign Language to debut in theaters, according to the filmmakers.
The Reformed Church in America to vote on restructuring
By Kathryn Post — June 13, 2024
(RNS) — After losing nearly half its membership in just five years, the RCA’s General Synod will consider 10 proposals aimed at charting a path forward.
Nearly 300 ACNA clergy and a Texas diocese call for male-only priesthood
By Kathryn Post — June 7, 2024
(RNS) — On June 6, the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth (ACNA) published a resolution calling for a moratorium on ordaining women.
Scholar on forgiveness in post-apartheid South Africa wins Templeton Prize
By Kathryn Post — June 4, 2024
(RNS) — Dr. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela is a psychologist who served on South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and developed a model for social healing.
Adults raised in the ‘Christian parenting empire’ of the ’70s-’90s push back
By Kathryn Post — May 30, 2024
(RNS) — Leveraging social media, these parents and professionals aim to show that this parenting approach can result in trauma, estrangement and views of God as abusive.
‘The Chosen’ announces release of Season Four, parts ways with Angel Studios
By Kathryn Post — May 29, 2024
(RNS) — Series creator Dallas Jenkins told RNS The Chosen LLC and Angel Studios had ‘different ideas of how to interpret both the contract and what’s going to sustain us in our future.’
How is the ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag spotted at Alito’s house linked to Jan. 6?
By Kathryn Post — May 23, 2024
(RNS) — ‘Throughout the Trump presidency, the flag became a symbol for Trump, for Christian America, for this insurgent Christian nationalism,’ says scholar Matthew Taylor.
Anglican bishop deposed for inappropriate relationships amid calls for transparency
By Kathryn Post — May 21, 2024
(RNS) — As Bishop Todd Atkinson is ousted from the Anglican Church in North America, clergy and laity are calling for updates on the trial of another Anglican bishop, Stewart Ruch.
New report finds ‘surge’ in corporate attention to religious diversity
By Kathryn Post — May 20, 2024
(RNS) — More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies now include religion in their commitment to diversity, according to the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.
A priest observed a ‘Eucharistic fast’ for racial justice. Now, he could be deposed.
By Kathryn Post — May 16, 2024
(RNS) — Ramey, an activist against white supremacy and former rector of an Episcopal church in Alexandria, Virginia, has refused to preside over the Eucharist or to receive it personally since 2022.
FBI asked to join investigation of death of pastor’s wife, Mica Miller
By Kathryn Post — May 14, 2024
(RNS) — Miller’s April 27 death has been the source of fierce controversy and widespread speculation.
Tornado rips steeple off Pennsylvania church during worship service
By Kathryn Post — May 13, 2024
FINLEYVILLE, Pennsylvania (RNS) — 'God had his hand on us,' one of the pastors told Religion News Service.
