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 ...

DECATUR, Ala (WHNT) — A group of Decatur churches have announced plans to hold a community prayer event on Sunday. A statement from St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church Senior Pastor Jerry Baker and ...

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