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Radical Empathy in Gaza

August 4, 2014 1 Comment

As the world watches the situation in Gaza crumble day by day, Rabbi Jill Jacobs writes an op-ed in the Washington Post calling for ‘radical

Single mothers in ministry

August 3, 2014 No Comments

As denominations continue to support women in ordained ministry, some churches are beginning to witness-and support-single mothers in ministry: “There’s nothing that points up the

Episcopal Peace Fellowship signs onto Israel/Palestine Mission Network statement calling for arms embargo on Israel

August 3, 2014 7 Comments

As the number of dead and wounded mounts in Gaza, The Episcopal Peace Fellowship joins dozens of faith-based organizations signing onto the Israel/Palestine Mission Network

Rock star pastors vs. the Internet

August 3, 2014 No Comments

In a USA Today column, Tom Krattenmaker examines the increased scrutiny celebrity pastors face in the age of social media as increased demands for transparency

Unity not uniformity for peace

August 3, 2014 4 Comments

As the conflict in Gaza continues, Sharon Brous offers a reflection on the importance of honoring our shared humanity both as a spiritual practice and

Vatican urges faithful to cool it during passing of the peace

August 2, 2014 5 Comments

From Religion News Service: In an effort to insure a more sober ritual, the Vatican has urged bishops to clamp down on singing, moving around

What to do with beautiful, empty church buildings?

August 2, 2014 No Comments

What to do with church buildings throughout the world no longer thriving as houses of worship? Oliver Farry, a non-believer, muses about this at the

Heading to seminary? Here’s some good advice

August 2, 2014 2 Comments

The Rev. Laurie Brock posts on her blog a wise list of suggestions for those entering seminary. While she notes that “thinking you will learn

Restaurant gives 15% off for saying grace

August 1, 2014 12 Comments

A restaurant receives praise and anger for its policy of giving 15% off if your table says grace. NPR:

Ginsburg: unlike miscegenation, SCOTUS will not duck same-sex marriage

August 1, 2014 1 Comment

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has told the AP. “I think the court will not do what they did in the old days when they continually