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When the secular becomes sacred

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As more businesses engage in cause marketing — seeking to give back to communities — are they becoming more sacred, and more effective, than local churches?

Wayward hen finds a home

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When a wayward hen wandered into Sashabaw Presbyterian’s churchyard, she soon found a warm welcome and quickly became the church’s best community connector.

Mastering the art of the pivot

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For pastors and congregations, the quick and constant changes brought about by a world in upheaval have meant learning how to pivot — and embrace new plans.

This is the way

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Fortune tellers read palms. Ancient Etruscans read the livers of sheep. I’ve been reading sidewalks.

Remembering Frederick Buechner

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Frederick Buechner, a Presbyterian pastor and a prolific and well-loved author, died Aug. 15 in Rupert, Vermont, at age 96.

Does wonder have a shelf life?

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Does wonder have a shelf life? Does it come with a best-if-used-by date? I’m asking because of the mountains.

Of geese and bikes and Christian worship

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A meadowlark sings from a tall prairie stem, rabbits dart back into trailside grass, and six young geese, webbed feet churning, push across the pond.

Creating community takes work

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A few simple practices of being present, listening before speaking, being vulnerable and seeking common ground can build community.

‘The past is in front of us’

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A rainstorm exposed a Virginia church’s brick wall built by slaves, and the church is repenting of its past and seeking to make amends.

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” — Luke 23:42

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