‘Not a real schism’: Four years later, UMC exodus less a gush, more a trickle
An analysis of departing churches suggests the country’s second-largest Protestant denomination will be weakened, but it is unlikely to break.
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Faith-based organizations urge Biden not to enact ‘asylum ban’
The proposed policy 'borders on a wealth test for some of the most vulnerable children and families,' said one advocate.
Two grace-filled devotions for mothers of young children
The Beauty of Motherhood encourages mothers and caregivers to pause and find the holy in the beautiful, mundane chaos of parenting.
What is a biblical hermeneutic? What if I have one?
Whether you know it or not, you have a biblical hermeneutic — maybe even more than one.
Is worship a performance?
Can we clap after a beautiful song?
Multifaith leaders urge unity in aftermath of Monterey Park shooting that left 11 dead
To Chuching Wang, who helped organize the vigil, it was deeply moving to see people of different ethnicities and religions unite in the aftermath of the shooting that struck the Chinese American community.
Advocating for older adults in long-term care: My calling, my journey, my ministry
Kathy Bradley’s experience with navigating the complexities of long-term care and the founding of Our Mother’s Voice.
Why should we talk to kids about justice issues?
Sara Pantazes, a mother and director of faith formation, shares why churches should talk about justice with kids, and a couple of ideas of where these conversations can start.
The Sermon on the Mount and Jesus’ greatest hits
For Walter Canter, one tragedy of the Revised Common Lectionary is its compression of the Sermon on the Mount. His invitation: read the whole thing. If Jesus had an album of his greatest hits, this would be it.
At March for Life, a jubilant crowd prepares for state-level fights
'It's really going to move more towards a local level,' said Fr. Dave Pivonka, who attended the march.
New book spotlights influence of Pentecostalism on California’s Mexican farmworkers
'Sowing the Sacred: Mexican Pentecostal Farmworkers in California' recounts how 'divine healing' was seen as a pragmatic way to care for impoverished workers who lacked regular access to medical care.
Unification Commission begins organizing their work to unite OGA and PMA
Commissioners discuss how to organize their work and what resources they might need, such as agency descriptions, organizational charts and basic budgets.
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany — February 5, 2023
As salt of the world, Christians are called to bring out the God-given goodness that already exists around us. But we can't forget that Jesus' command in Matthew 5:13 is plural: we can only be salt of the world when we act alongside our Christian siblings.
Order of worship — February 5, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
With and for one another — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Matthew 5:13-20 and will consider how Jesus’ call to be the salt and light of the world pulls us into community and service to one another.
What to expect from APCE’s 2023 annual event
Hybrid workshops, Spanish interpretation, pilgrimages and more. Here’s what you need to know.
“Unforced Rhythms of Grace” invites rest, accompaniment and lament at APCE’s annual event
“God has been weaving the thread.”
How New York has answered religiously motivated hate crime
A wildly diverse city takes a multifaceted, interagency and interfaith approach to faith-based security efforts.
Two years after US recognized Uyghur genocide, rights groups warn time is running out
‘If China’s genocidal policies and colonialism continue, Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples … will cease to exist,’ said one activist.
After Roe, 50th March for Life a turning point for national, state abortion protests
Since last summer’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, much of the focus of the abortion fight has moved to statehouses.
Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians unite in support for Apache fight to save Oak Flat
Congress approved the transfer of the land to Resolution Copper in 2014 in exchange for 6,000 acres elsewhere, but the Western Apache claim that the site has unique spiritual meaning.
Johnny Hunt, disgraced former SBC pastor, makes defiant return to the pulpit
Hunt told a Florida megachurch that false allegations had ruined his life but he still has faith in Jesus.
Re-enchanting doctrine: Listening to God’s Word
Can doctrine be redeemed from the label of boring? Austin Seminary professor Cynthia Rigby thinks so.
You can’t binge-watch a life
At church, life insists on unfolding one day at a time.
Christian persecution higher than ever as Open Doors’ World Watch List marks 30 years
North Korea has returned to the top of the World Watch List with its highest-ever persecution score after an increase of arrests of Christians under its ‘anti-reactionary thought’ law.
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