Preaching about Racism: A Guide for Faith Leaders
Carolyn B. Helsel Chalice Press, 128 pages Reviewed by Rachel Cheney As a predominantly white denomination, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has the..
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Editorial – 50 years ago
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Wally the Wave’s Wanderings Towards Oneness: A Story of Social Inclusion
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Presbyterian Youth Triennium: Small steps lead to giant leaps
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The Color of Compromise
Jemar Tisby Zondervan, 256 pages Reviewed by Robert Melone Jr. It is humbling to be a Christian pastor these days, for in..
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Full Darkness: Original Sin, Moral Injury, and Wartime Violence
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Friendship between Virginia and Palestine churches leads to support for the wider community
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I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
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