The Archive
Author: Jim Naughton
The geography of charitable giving
The Chronicle found a similar pattern across the nation. Households with incomes of $50,000-$75,000 donate on average 7.6 percent of their discretionary income. That’s compared with about 4 percent for those with incomes of $200,000 or more.
National Cathedral Q and A with Obama and Romney on their faith
Cathedral Age, [Obama and Romney} say their faith in God sustains and guides them, that faith has a role to play in the American public
Mega-churches are intoxicating
… a new study of 12 representative megachurches spread across the country finds that the size of these churches is a major part of their appeal. Members report that the experience of worshiping with thousands is intoxicating, the researchers find.
Church of England: prayers of thanksgiving for cows
Church of England liturgy that gives thanks for cows:
Unholy Mess: churches and finance
…some parts of the church have indulged in ungainly financial contortions in some cases—it is alleged—both to divert funds away from uses intended by donors and to frustrate creditors with legitimate claims, …
Backpacks
These kids are people, beloved by God, each one utterly unique and valuable beyond price. We should be sinking everything we’ve got into treasuring each child, ensuring that he or she has what she needs, dealing promptly with learning disabilities, bringing out their gifts. Elementary school is, after all, a kid’s first full-time job, lasting (to completion) from age 4 or 5 to 18, and it is a huge determinant of the kid’s sense of self.
8 ways to keep people out of church
The last thing on your Christmas list is a church council full of 27 year old rebels. So if you want to make sure you keep young adults well away, simply apply these eight principles.
Ed Bacon and Oprah
The Rev. Ed Bacon of All Saints in Pasadena, CA will be on the air with Oprah tomorrow (Sunday August 19). Check out the preview