A church in the suburbs of Chicago says it is “fasting from whiteness” during Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter. “For Lent this year, First United is doing a mix of ‘giving something up’ ...

A church in suburban Chicago has told parishioners it will abstain from performing any music that is associated with White people during the season of Lent. "In our worship services throughout Lent, ...

The pastor of a Chicago-area church that called on parishioners to "fast" from "whiteness" during the Lenten season is defending the controversial move amid public outcry. In a statement to Fox News ...

A church in suburban Chicago said it is “fasting from whiteness” during Lent, the 40-day period preceding Easter — by abstaining from performing hymns composed or written by white musicians. First ...

A church in Oak Park is drawing attention after controversy erupted last week over a phrase it used related to Lenten observances. The First United Church of Oak Park, affiliated with the Presbyterian ...

This Lenten season, when the First United Church of Oak Park, Illinois gathered for Sunday services, the music had all been composed by people of color. They had decided to give up whiteness for Lent.

OAK PARK, Ill. — A church in a suburb of Chicago announced last month it was “fasting from whiteness” for Lent. First United Church of Oak Park is “an open community united in love and justice,” ...

OAK PARK, Illinois (WJW) – A church in Oak Park, Illinois has a declaration on its website about “Fasting From Whiteness” for Lent. Part of that will be dropping music or liturgy written or composed ...