Books In Review: Faith and work have long been torn apart How can we stitch them together? by Amar D. Peterman January 26, 2021
First Person The pandemic calls for closed hymnals Forgoing congregational singing as a spiritual discipline by L. Roger Owens July 20, 2020
Opinion Church is essential. Gathering isn’t. As Christians, we understand the importance of in-person worship. As APNs, we know how serious COVID-19 is. by Christie Lawrence and Monique Colbert May 28, 2020
Books In Review: When media culture and celebrity culture collide And what worship looks like when they do by Clint Schnekloth May 12, 2020
First Person How I learned to love worshiping via video call I'm immunocompromised. My ability to attend worship has long been determined by the CDC. by Kay Lynn Northcutt April 8, 2020
News Churches go back to the future with drive-in worship services by Emily McFarlan Miller April 6, 2020
Books In Review: When liturgy embraces difference Rebecca Spurrier’s study of a “disabled church” and its lessons for all Christians by Sarah Jean Barton December 31, 2019
Faith Matters Why did I go to a charismatic worship service in an arena? I feared it would last a week. Then came the moment of truth. by Samuel Wells July 5, 2019
From the Editor/Publisher Gratitude rush Greeting people on Sunday mornings, I’m fueled by thankfulness for their presence. by Peter W. Marty January 17, 2019
Critical Essay Silence in the face of mystery God is the encounter we can't control. by Rowan Williams August 21, 2018
Interview They sold First UMC and put up a tent in the parking lot "It feels vulnerable to be the weird lady outside preaching sermons." Hillary Frances interviews Mandy Sloan McDow August 8, 2018
First Person God's love, our bodies Turned toward one another in worship, we experience the grace of God's gaze. by Isaac S. Villegas July 13, 2018
Features Loving the church too much to let it stay the same A sandwich can be a subversive act. by Adam Hearlson July 12, 2018
First Person Church is the perfect place to cry We embrace uninitiated visitors, rowdy children, and blue jeans. Why not tears? by Heidi Haverkamp June 15, 2018
Cover to Cover In Review: A child’s faith before and after Sandy Hook Tain Gregory was new to Sandy Hook Elementary School when the mass shooting happened, but the faith that helped him respond had been a long time in the making. by Elizabeth Palmer December 13, 2017