How one church prepares for drive in services This week Governor Inslee announced spiritual services can resume as long as congregants stay in their cars. One pastor talks about giving a sermon to honks instead of amens. Sarah Leibovitz
Ramadan on Zoom: A reminder that we are alone before God Religious gatherings aren’t currently allowed in Washington state because of the pandemic. For Muslims, that’s especially hard right now, because this is the holy month of Ramadan. Joshua McNichols
Ep. 4: Are We Going to Be OK? Faith, fasting, and community-building during a pandemic For interfaith leader and Harvard grad Aneelah Afzali, the coinciding of Covid-19 and Ramadan brings unexpected opportunities and challenges. Kristin Leong
Celebrating Ramadan During A Pandemic NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Imam Rizwan Ali of the Islamic Center of Naperville about celebrating Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic.
Black Pastors Say They Have Trouble Accessing SBA Loan Program With the vast majority of U.S. churches closed and the country in a deep recession, church finances are in peril. Some are seeking government money through a new SBA program. Tom Gjelten
Muslims Mark Ramadan During Coronavirus Pandemic Ramadan has begun for Muslims around the world. In the Middle East, the month of fasting and prayer is deeply altered by restrictions intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Jane Arraf
Ramadan, A Holiday Of Nightly Togetherness, Falls Under A Time Of Staying Apart For Muslims, Ramadan is about gathering each evening to break the day's fast and come together as a community. But the coronavirus is forcing people to rethink connection while staying apart. Leila Fadel
Church Closings Due To Epidemic Become The New Religious Freedom Frontier Government orders to restrict religious gatherings have emerged as a new religious freedom issue. Churches have filed lawsuits claiming that such restrictions violate the First Amendment. Tom Gjelten
How Religious Groups Are Adapting To Stay-At-Home Orders Religious groups have gotten creative since the pandemic has forced millions to stay at home. NPR's religion correspondent answers listener questions about how religious practices are being reshaped. Tom Gjelten
Hindu Nationalists Blame Muslims For India's COVID-19 Crisis After a Muslim missionary meeting in Delhi led to a COVID-19 outbreak in India, Hindu nationalists are blaming all Muslims for the virus. #coronajihad is trending and there are reports of mob attacks. Lauren Frayer