STARTING POINT: THE NEED TO BECOME PARTNERS AGAIN The worlds of theology and economics, of churches and business, of faith and the..
“An ecumenical school of Governance, Economics and Management (GEM) should be established to develop economic competencies and empowerment within the ecumenical movement...
I stepped out of my lodgings at Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre early on a Sunday morning in late August and passed..
Compiled by Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Books that are accessible for church study groups “Justice Not Greed,” edited by Pam Brubaker and Rogate..
by Gustav Theile Think about economics. What do you see? Rationality probably. Economic growth certainly. Profit maximization for sure. Self-interest must also..
Before discussing how best to raise the topic of wealth and economics in congregational settings, I want to summarize some wisdom concerning..
I once lived on the edge of a small town in Europe. Near my apartment was a graying church whose heavy, wooden..
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul harks back to an earlier conflict in a congregation in Antioch. Members new to the..
by Jeanne Bishop The day after Christmas was improbably warm for Chicago: 50 degrees and gloriously sunny. I took my dog, Lily,..
by Lacy Ford Few actions prompt as much soul-searching about our common humanity as deadly attacks on innocents. White law enforcement..
by Thomas W. Currie One might think it a bit strange that all the Apostles’ Creed has to say about the..
by Carlton Johnson “Ready For Love” is a beautiful melody from India.Arie’s 2001 debut album “Acoustic Soul.” Her lyrics counter the popular..
The Latina/Latino or Latinx people are a very complex people! Friends, in order to talk about worship and praise, we must first..
In the fall of 2003, I was called to serve as pastor of Ravenswood Presbyterian Church in Chicago, a bilingual and..
Walking with your congregation through Lent can feel slightly less marketable than welcoming them to an Advent study. There are fewer..
For well over a year, the Synod of the Southwest (with presbyteries in Arizona and New Mexico) has been seeking ways..
by Fernando Rodríguez I was the youngest of four in my house and am at least 10 years younger than all three..
“Maria” and “Ernesto,” along with their two children, migrated to the United States from Mexico in the early 2000s. They made..
One of my most memorable stewardship ministry meetings came about because of what was said at the beginning of the meeting. For..
The church’s growing interest in a return to spiritual practices is a revitalization of the inward, focused disciplines that provide preparation and..
by Rocky Supinger It has been almost 40 years since the Quaker author Richard Foster published “Celebration of Discipline,” the much-heralded manual..
by Julie Coffman Hester It’s Saturday at the church, the day before our annual Advent workshop for families. I make copies of..
With a new year comes new commitments – or at least the hope of a fresh start. For some, that means a..
We are always searching for answers about the meaning and purpose of our lives, and we seek to express those answers in..
Editor’s note: Three articles represent three perspectives on communities working together in the city of Baltimore. Those involved come from a wide variety..
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