Religion

Dozens of harpists will connect and play songs of praise in Fort Collins this weekend at the Harp In Worship conference. It's a time to honor an instrument with spiritual significance.

Some state lawmakers are considering an unusual idea to help tackle a shortage of affordable homes. It’s a bill that would help faith-based groups to use their property to build housing developments. Today on In The NoCo, KUNC’s Stephanie Daniel discusses the idea, and what happened when one Fort Collins church tried it.

This week, Colorado Democrats introduced legislation to become one of the first states in the country to allow religious institutions to build housing on their land — whether it’s zoned for residential construction or not.

Data from the Anti-Defamation League shows antisemitic attacks in Colorado have reached their highest levels in more than four decades. The situation has made some rabbis consider adding security at synagogues for more protection. The Colorado Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel spoke with KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on the story.

Migrants facing turmoil and uncertainty continue to make long journeys from the U.S. southern border to Colorado. Pastor Eddy Hopkins says churches often step in to help when shelters are overwhelmed. He tells us about his work sheltering migrants today on In The NoCo.

Democratic governors across the country are sending a joint letter to leaders in Congress calling for additional funds for security at places of worship. The call comes as concerns rise over potential threats against Jewish and Muslim communities motivated by the Israel-Hamas war.

The share of people without a religious affiliation is rising across the Mountain West. The group, called the “nones,” includes atheists, agnostics and those who say they don’t have any religion in particular.

Colorado's highest court says it will hear the case of a Christian baker who refused to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a new clash involving religion and the rights of LGBTQ people in the case of a Colorado web designer who says her religious beliefs prevent her from offering wedding website designs to gay couples.

The decision marks a triumph for a new brand of conservatism on the court, which is putting the Constitution's guarantee to the free exercise of religion at the highest level of protection.