The Christian Century

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New today (and yesterday) from the Century:

• Brad Hill on people who hijack church meetings: "In many cases, shouting 'Elephant in the room!' is an attempt to avoid other, lesser, lurking creatures." (subscription required)


• Craig Barnes on the pastor as sheepdog: "I am cherished, and called by the Shepherd to serve the flock. But I can save no one." (subscription required)


• Amy Frykholm on the morning communion rush at the Chicago Temple: "When John Wesley sent missionaries to America, he said simply, 'Offer them Christ.' That's what the Chicago Temple sees itself doing, no questions asked."


• Steve Thorngate on the National Prayer Breakfast: "My problem isn't simply a secularist one, i.e. government officials should avoid any event with a smack of sectarianism. What I object to is the political exploitation of the importance of prayer in American life."


• Ryan Dueck on updating his religion


• "Pietà," a poem by Maria Garriott

In the news:

• Yes, Mormons tithe, but most others don't
• Ecumenical group affirms relationship with Rome
• Mainline Protestants up for grabs heading into November
• Argentine Methodists send hopes for peace to British counterparts
• Obama says faith mandates him to care for the poor