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Rising up with Christ
In the Eastern church's art, Christ arises triumphantly and magnificently—but not alone.
The vocation of being a stranger
As a mother and a woman of color, I read Camille Dungy's book as a personal roadmap.
Preaching about the kingdom of God is urgent (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20)
This week’s readings challenge us to adopt a particular posture.
Almost homeless in The Florida Project
Low-wage jobs don't stimulate communities. They just keep them afloat, transient, and in need of $38 motel rooms.
Stressed-out Anglican priests turn to trade unions for support
Last year nearly 1,500 priests joined Unite, one of Britain’s largest unions.
Engaging the mystics
While women have historically been bound by family obligations, household chores, or desperate poverty, there have been monasteries throughout history that allowed some to focus on their vocation without those typical pressures.
February 14, Ash Wednesday (Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17)
There are two sure things in life: death and sin.
The government needs to address the opioid crisis—and that takes money
It's not enough to restrict the supply of pills. We need long-term treatment for people who are addicted, and we need to pay for it.
The burdens and blessings of intentional community
What happens when a group of radical idealists tries to live together?
Campus pastor's suspension intensifies denomination's gay marriage debate
Several Evangelical Covenant clergy are facing discipline for participating in a same-sex wedding. Thousands of people connected to the denomination are petitioning for a moratorium on such actions.
The complex world of one family farm
Ted Genoways overturns assumptions not only about industrial agriculture but also about the farmers who are part of it.
The New Testament in the strange words of David Bentley Hart
Greek and English do not work the same way. So what does it mean to create a literal translation?
The Last Jedi's theology of power
The new Star Wars movie calls solo heroism into question—and offers a vision of communal goodness.
Harvey Guthrie Jr., leader during historic period for Episcopalians, dies
“He was a tireless advocate of racial and gender justice in the church,” a colleague said, “often at great cost to his own career.”
Jonathan Z. Smith, religion scholar, dies at age 79
Smith raised fundamental questions about the nature of religion.
Traci Blackmon, UCC national officer, honored by African American newspaper
The executive minister of justice and witness ministries was named 2017 Person of the Year.
Glorifying God in our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:12-20)
What would it look like to do this right now?
The world waits for your "and yet"
Creating art can seem futile in a world that prefers power and might to truth and beauty. But we've been here before.
Coffee table treasures
Most books are easy for me to give away. Not beautiful books about biblical manuscripts or Martin Luther’s legacy.