The Century's latest on the coronavirus pandemic
COVID and the faithful risks pastors have taken
This is a high-stakes time. Some churches need to take more creative risks than ever before.
How are dinner churches surviving the pandemic?
For some congregations, sitting down together for a meal is the heart of worship.
Preaching Holy Week in the middle of a pandemic—again
Usually it takes courage to preach Good Friday. This year, it will take courage to proclaim “He is risen!” on Easter morning.
The plot twist I wish Locked Down had
It’s a screwball comedy about pandemic life! Pandemic life without kids, that is.
In search of sanctuary
When my church opened its doors to an immigrant family, we had to reimagine the meaning of sacred space.
Ecclesiastes has some things to say about COVID-19
The ancient wisdom text urges us to find joy in the limits of the present moment.
2020 has me thinking about how we experience time
Time ignores our every attempt to harness it.
Isolated for the holidays? You should feast anyway.
Even during a pandemic, feasting is central to Christian worship.
Looking to Advent as we grieve our COVID-19 dead
Lament and longing can be companions.
Three ways to create sacred moments at home this Advent
In chaotic times, focus on routine, ritual, and simplicity.
Advent is a season of sighs, especially this year
We don’t pine for a second coming that will bring the world to an end. We pray for the indwelling of Christ that will enable the world to continue.
Billy Graham and Barack Obama each offered a pastoral voice in a time of tragedy
We need someone to speak to our moment, too.