Presbyterian congregations in Spokane and Bellevue reflect a national trend: Large churches are drawing new worshippers, particularly young families, even as Sunday attendance becomes less frequent and engagement takes new forms.
Queer and trans youth are gifts to the church. Here are five ways congregations can turn affirmation into meaningful practices of belonging, advocacy and celebration, writes Cody J. Sanders.
Moving toward programs that affirm Black children’s full humanity is crucial for justice, writes Chris Burton.
Prevention is not only a clinical task. It is a human task, a family task, a church task and a community task, write Michelle Snyder and Christopher Epperson.
Maintaining the status quo can be antithetical to connection and needs, writes Jason Tucker.
Cripping Youth Ministry is a bold, honest call to dismantle ableism and build inclusive faith communities, writes Amy Pagliarella.
Teri McDowell Ott argues that instead of trying to "figure out" Gen Z, churches should ask what kind of church is worthy of their trust.
Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders asks the church a pointed question, writes Rob Lowry. Will we merely profess the gospel, or do the hard work it demands?
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Cara Meredith reviews Ben Daniel’s "Grace Over Guns," a compelling call to embrace the gospel of grace, challenge cultures of violence, and pursue peace in a militarized world.
What happens to the church when it starts to feel like an obsolete technology? Caroline Barnett reviews Thomas Mullaney's "How We Disappear" and finds unexpected hope in a book about impermanence.
Kris Brammer on the bittersweet joy of watching youth group seniors graduate and trusting God with the growth.
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