Religion and culture are often intertwined. For converts to Islam, that can lead to isolation.

The sensual, enigmatic language of the Zohar is brought to life in a new translation.

For inmate Gary Shepherd, a new kind of spiritual wisdom emerged once he started to study evolution. It’s made him what he calls an “evolutionary.”

Meet the scholars challenging patriarchal interpretations of the Quran.

During a time of uncertainty, some places of worship offer safety to undocumented immigrants.

Bay Area faith groups are taking on immigrant rights with renewed urgency.

Bishop Yvette Flunder founded an Oakland church that is both culturally Black and radically inclusive.

Why is the Buddhist Church of San Francisco breaking with tradition?

How an African diaspora congregation grew out of a largely white Methodist church.

For New Hampshire painter Michael Prats, Russian Orthodox iconography offered something that art alone couldn't satisfy.

Though angry at the Catholic church after suffering abuse by one of its priests, Michael Prats wasn't ready to leave his faith.

Students at Point Defiance Elementary School in Washington had a chance to join a different kind of after school club in 2016.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa has been home to Muslim-American community since the 19th century.

Some people who take dance classes regularly have a saying: “Dance is my church.”

Living in a multi-cultural city yields all sorts of surprises. On a corner in Oakland just east of Lake Merritt, a small Buddha statue has helped bring neighbors together — and clean it up.

Sweat lodges helped Samuel Martinez reclaim his Native heritage and shed some of the trauma he and his family endured. He’s now helping others do the same with a sweat lodge in his Oakland backyard.

What is the process to design sacred space?

A married couple weds their academic interests to study the impact of meditation on blood pressure.

An online classroom attempts to teach students how to appreciate the good.

Some women Catholic leaders are tired of waiting for change. In secret ordinations, they’re becoming priests.