Louisiana church shows resilience
January 27, 2018
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A year and a half after a devastating flood, St Francis Episcopal church returns to their own church and have their eyes set on expansion
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British Baptist minister offers challenges to the church
January 27, 2018
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Noted British Baptist minister, Steve Chalke, has been offering a series of short videos (Chalke Talks) challenging the assumptions and workings of modern Christianity. In the latest he calls out the way the Bible has been used as a cudgel that harms the well-being of LGBT+ persons.
Three Women Ministers
January 27, 2018
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Part of their importance is that they are women, not women who were in direct contact with Jesus but who nonetheless heard and believed the message and worked to pass it on.
Taste and See
January 26, 2018
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Like a rich dessert, I find it helpful to take the Old and New Testament in small bites.
From Forward Movement: Groundbreaking Research on Episcopal Spiritual Vitality
January 25, 2018
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“The spiritual health of the leader in the congregation is key,” says the Reverend Jay Sidebotham. “Too often clergy lose touch with their first love, with the reasons that they were drawn to ordained ministry. These challenges can have a negative effect on a church’s vitality.”
All Things Rite and Musical #14.2
January 25, 2018
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In this episode: we talk all things Rite II Prayer C
Subversive Undercroft #26: A message from the Lord!
January 25, 2018
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A new, weekly podcast offering prayers, music and a reflection on the Sunday lectionary. In this episode, we talk about Jonah
Evangelism funding restored in latest draft budget
January 25, 2018
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The final version of council’s draft budget also includes increases for racial justice and reconciliation, and creation care.
Toppling Over
January 25, 2018
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It surely does hurt us to kick against the goads of God’s plan for us. And Jesus’ words tell me that Paul was harnessed to the Way of Jesus Christ long before his vision.
Republicans want to restrict Muslims more than Democrats do PRRI says
January 24, 2018
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While Republicans and Democrats have similarly restrictive views on immigration from predominantly Christian (15 percent vs. 12 percent, respectively) and European (20 percent vs. 13 percent) countries, they have markedly different views when it comes to other regions.
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