Research shows that millennial parents (born 1981-1996) and Gen Z parents (born 1997 onward) have a strong connection to social …
Blessing Animals at the Zoo
Caring for creation is holy. From the beginning, we’ve been entrusted with caring for our world and all things wooly, scaley, and …
Community Outreach to Veterans: 5 Ways You Can Help
Veterans and service members may often experience difficulty when returning from active duty and preparing to re-enter civilian …
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“Post-Pandemic” Stewardship
We aren’t really post-pandemic (the children still need to be vaccinated) but we are looking at a set of realties very different …
Plan a Virtual Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth (“June” plus “nineteenth”) is a day that marked the beginning of the journey towards justice, accountability, and …
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Inclusive St Francis Celebrations
Celebrating Saints' Days reminds us that Christians have spread God's love in times of joy and deep sadness, preaching the Gospel …
How to start an Antiracist Book Group When Starting a Book Group Isn’t Enough
...with a focus on action and activism from the very beginning, we can move the impulse to read and learn into momentum towards …
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The Church, Protest, & Standing With
Editors Note: We stand in a unique moment: there is renewed energy around racial justice and perhaps more than at any other point …
Ideas for Native American Heritage Month and Throughout the Year
As Christians, we believe in the inherent dignity of every human being. We grow closer to God by growing closer to a beloved child …
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10 Trauma-Informed Ways to Observe Veterans Day
...that don't involve waving a giant American flag from the pulpit or shooting off fireworks at the passing of the …
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Welcoming Our Hispanic/Latino Neighbors: 4 Tips & An Open Heart
In the end, it is only a matter of listening to your community, learning from them, and exploring God's voice in this journey …
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God Loves People Who Use Drugs: Harm Reduction & the Church
"... Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use …
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