News Pew analysis: Sermons turned to political messaging in 2020 amid election, protests, COVID-19 July 11, 2021Matthew Brown, USA TODAYComments Off on Pew analysis: Sermons turned to political messaging in 2020 amid election, protests, COVID-19 The findings underscore the need many congregants and clergy felt to discuss the top issues of the day, including the pandemic, racism and election.