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The crisis of Biblical manhood

February 13, 2014 1 Comment

Rachel Held Evans has heard enough about Biblical womanhood, and says it is time to give men the “Titus 2 treatment.”

Can the church help people find meaning in their work?

February 13, 2014 5 Comments

Sermons are commonly preached on evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual disciplines—but what about vocation? It turns out that most churchgoers are craving more direction and discipleship when it comes to the theology of calling, especially as it relates to work.

Raising Utah’s minimum wage

February 12, 2014 2 Comments

Lawmakers, faith groups, and even some business owners work to raise the Utah minimum wage. From Dennis Romboy’s article in the Deseret News:

First openly gay Eagle Scout, but older brother excluded

February 12, 2014 1 Comment

Susan Donaldson James, via GOOD MORNING AMERICA, tells the story of Pascal Tessier achieving the highest honor in Boy Scouting, even as his older brother

“Refusing gay blessings will be viewed like racism”

February 12, 2014 5 Comments

The Telegraph’s title of John Bingham’s article is actually even more provocative: “Welby tells Church refusing gay blessings will be viewed like racism” An excerpt

“What do you do?”: Coffee hour caution

February 12, 2014 No Comments

The Unitarian Universalist Association has a helpful new graphic for coffee hour questions advice for older adults greeting young adults. For example:

Celebrating 25 years of the Rt Rev Barbara Harris

February 11, 2014 2 Comments

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Trusting institutions

February 11, 2014 1 Comment

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Re-imagining the Office of Presiding Bishop

February 11, 2014 7 Comments

The history of the Office of the Presiding Bishop (PB) shows a variety of configurations and responsibilities as well as length of term. Currently the

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