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New today from the Century: John Burgess on Lutherans and Methodists in Russia, Emily Heath on the inadequacy of being a "NALT" Christian ally, more.

At first, Mandy was hesitant to come to the children's moment. Before long, some people thought she had become too comfortable in worship.

It is no surprise that the most active and decisive character in this case, the instigator of this current conflict and the harbinger of change, is a three-year-old.

I’m looking forward to October 4, when the Century will welcome Cleophus J. LaRue to lead a workshop here in Chicago.

New today from the Century: Ellen Blue and Cynthia Lindner on a church conflict around a toddler, Chris Brundage on a secret Jesus knows, more.

The teachers in Animate are excellent. But I'm not sure that the cumulative impact of the video series is excellent.

I am tired of pretending that we want to hang out at the country club and eat cucumber sandwiches in fancy hats. We are not some sort of upper-crust elite society. Now, it's time to discard that tired label that ties us too closely with a particular race and class. It's time to call forth another name.

When commemorations are only read about or considered from an armchair, they are often cleansed of the visceral. Space and place are always contested, open to multiple interpretations.

New today (and yesterday) from the Century: Stephanie Paulsell on emergency prayer, Jason Byassee on the Animate video series, more.

Not since U2 has a pop music act with decidedly Christian leanings generated as much discussion, derision and delight as Mumford and Sons.