Elizabeth Hock is a writer for the Laker Weekly / Roanoke Times. This article first appeared on May 17, 2013 and is used with …
Memorial Day: A Prayer by William Sloane Coffin
"Grant, O God, that they may not have died in vain. May we draw new vigor from past tragedy. Buttress our instincts for peace, …
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Come Holy Spirit: 3 Prayers for Pentecost
"May we come to trust the Word of God in our heart, to speak it with courage, to follow it faithfully and to fan it to flame in …
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An Interview with Mary Magdalene
A little over a month had elapsed since the day - Easter Day - that forever changed the world. A reporter for …
Decorating for Pentecost
"Borrow some wind chimes that you can place near the doors of the church, where the movement of those coming in and out will set …
“We Will No Longer Be a Welcoming Church”
Building Faith note: This article has been making the rounds in a variety of circles. Continue reading the links from Neighboring …
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15 Way to Make Your Sunday School More Green
Sharon Harding was born in England and immigrated to Canada almost 30 years ago. A graduate of Gloucestershire University (B.Ed.), …
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Ministering to Generation X
John R. Mabry is the author of Faithful Generations: Effective Ministry across Generational Lines (2013: Morehouse Publishing), …
An Interfaith Litany Against Violence
This litany was created by Rev Laura Everett in response to the Boston Marathon bombing in April, 2013. This litany was written …
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The Flipped Classroom in Church?
The following excerpt is from an article by Chris Wilson. Read the rest of Chris' article, "Flipping Churches" here, including an …