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The Methodists aren't united. Can they still be a church?
A global denomination, a clash of principles, and the coming reckoning
Encounters with a saint
I was skeptical about sainthood. Then I met three people whose lives were changed by Mother Teresa.
Biblical, evangelical—and progressive
In the United Church of Canada, a liberal congregation is growing. Here's how.
The meeting in the sanctuary and the meeting in the basement
In opioid country, churches get to know their recovery communities.
How a Christian bloc helped oust Brazil's president
Evangelical politicians were among the most vocal opponents of Dilma Rouseff and her party's social programs.
The Great and Holy Council maps an Eastern Orthodox future
After the global meeting in Crete, conciliarity and orthodoxy hang in delicate balance.
Remembering the Reformation—with the pope
"A commemoration, not a celebration." What does this mean?
The pastors of Richland County
Our two ministers associations merged. Our differences don't stop us from working together.
The war on drugs failed. What now?
Public-health approaches to addiction share a compelling goal: to avoid making things worse.
Cultivating ministers: Farminary students get their hands dirty
Princeton Theological Seminary's farm grows food. But this isn't the main point.
Unshakable in Uganda: A lesbian activist navigates church and politics
The pastor urged the congregation to sign an antigay petition. Clare Byarugaba knew she wasn't the only gay person there.
Other kinds of others: A Chapel Hill church redefines open and affirming
It was the congregation's pro-LGBTQ stance that brought Robbyn Davis-Ellison's family to United Church. The commitment to racial justice kept them there.
Blest and kept
Why and how I bless my children
What is good? Joy and the well-lived life
"Look at the birds of the air," said Jesus. Our lives are more akin to the frantic scurrying of rats and the disciplined marching of ants.
In any need or trouble
The prayers of the people call us. When we answer, we invite the possibility that it is we who will be poor, hungry, sick, and in prison.
Three crucial years: A thousand days of child nutrition
Around the world, apples have become a symbol of good health. And around the world, lots of people can't afford them.
God(s) of Abraham: Sibling rivalry among three faiths
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are connected as older and younger siblings. It's an asymmetrical relationship.
Pastor in the middle: Dont avoid conflict, avoid triangles
It's up to pastors to remind each other to talk to people instead of about them.