Ruth Graham

@publicroad

National correspondent at The New York Times covering religion, faith and values. No relation. Ruth.Graham@nytimes.com

Dallas, TX Joined July 2009

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Ruth Graham @publicroad Jan 13

Some Personal News: I'm writing a book! SONS OF GOD is about the young American men moving into more demanding forms of Christian faith and practice, and what that means for the country’s political and spiritual future. Truly excited about this reporting. Here we go!

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New from me: George and Laura Bush are siding with their long-time Dallas congregation in its escalating battle with the United Methodist Church. nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/…

www.nytimes.com In Fight for a Methodist Church’s Future, President Bush Picks a Side (Gift Article) George and Laura Bush made their first public comment on the controversy roiling their usually decorous congregation, which is reverberating far outside Texas.

Ruth Graham @publicroad Oct 30

In my day, liturgically curious Wheaton students became Episcopalian. A beat later, ACNA. Now: "Shank said he’s seen increased interest in high church services, including Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, among Protestant students." thewheatonrecord.com/2026/10/26/whe…

thewheatonrecord.com Wheaton’s Catholic Student Population is Small but Growing In its first full semester, Aquinas Catholic Fellowship aims to create community and conversation for the growing Catholic student population.

Ruth Graham @publicroad Oct 29

Another twist in the Highland Park United Methodist saga: the congregation's bishop just announced he has removed the church's top pastors and appointed his own chief of staff as senior pastor. They'll meet off-site for now, to "avoid unnecessary conflict."

Ruth Graham @publicroad Oct 29

I've been to two weddings this month that were "church ceremony with lots of people --> cake down the hall." We're so back