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Features

Mary, Joseph, and a tea vendor named Sami

In Luke’s Advent story, Bethlehem’s economy is central—and it looks a lot like Bethlehem’s economy today.
by Kelley Nikondeha
September 27, 2022

In the lectionary

October 2, Ordinary 27C (Lamentations 1:1–6)

These days it seems there are more and more opportunities for collective lament.
by Diane Roth
September 26, 2022

In the lectionary

September 25, Ordinary 26C (Luke 16:19–31)

God keeps sending the message that there’s a better way.
by Audrey West
September 19, 2022

Features

Meet the Church of Sweden’s archbishop-elect

Martin Modéus will lead the national church during a time of profound change.
by Gary G. Yerkey
September 19, 2022

Features

The land mourns

Hosea testifies to an earth that laments with its people.
by Andi Lloyd
September 15, 2022

In the lectionary

September 18, Ordinary 25C (Jeremiah 8:18–9:1)

Jeremiah has to learn to name the reality that is right in front of him.
by Audrey West
September 12, 2022

Voices

A church made of dust

After each service, I sweep up the dirt, specks of plastic, and tendrils of hair.
by Melissa Florer-Bixler
September 9, 2022

In the lectionary

September 11, Ordinary 24C (Luke 15:1–10)

Sometimes in ministry you lose precious things.
by Charisse R. Tucker
September 6, 2022

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