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A call for dignity and respect in politics

Posted September 4th, 2020

Especially during this election year, there is a great need for civil, respectful and loving discourse in political debate and discussions.

Churches discern creative approaches and start new traditions

Posted September 3rd, 2020

As a result of the pandemic, churches are prayerfully discerning creative ways to take new approaches to worship, community and evangelism.

God’s vineyard parable exposes privileges taken for granted

Posted September 2nd, 2020

We are quick to feel aggrieved when someone seems to have an unfair advantage, but many of us have privileges that we may not even realize.

‘Anything But’ Ordinary Time calls for radical faith

Posted August 24th, 2020

Everything we once knew as “normal” has changed — including the ebb and flow of the church calendar: welcome to “anything but” ordinary time.

Who among you are lonely?

Posted August 21st, 2020

In this time of social distancing, loneliness has taken on a new level of intensity, especially for people who thrived on their church’s social connections.

Churches take on racial injustice

Posted August 20th, 2020

Making long-lasting change to nullify racism, we must change our culture, build relationships with people who are different, and foster mutual respect.

Church is where God’s family gathers

Posted August 13th, 2020

While the apocalyptic genre might seem relatable in some ways during these times we’re living in, the characters I have found myself relating to most during the pandemic are those found in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s account of life in 19th century America that she writes about in “Little House on the Prairie.” Letting out the hem of last year’s dress to make do for a growing child totally makes sense now. Who needs new clothes when you never leave home? Sitting around the fire at night for a sing-along with Pa while Ma does the mending? And then there’s Sundays.

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