As Central American children stream across the US border in unprecedented numbers, congregations across the country are moving …
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As Central American children stream across the US border in unprecedented numbers, congregations across the country are moving …
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"As children empty their eggs, they drop their Good Sam Bucks into three jars representing local non-profit charities that help …
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September 15th marks the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The …
We are blessed to have a good spirit of Inter Faith and Ecumenical cooperation in our community. One of the things that we do …
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The following guidelines were developed through the youth ministries network of The Episcopal Church and tested through various …
"Conscious Collecting is an important part of faith formation. Sometimes we see the fruit if these programs in surprising and …
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Each member of the crew receives a handknit gift, arriving in a cheerful package with handwritten cards, a greeting from the …
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The following prayer is by Jan L. Richardson, the author/curator of The Painted Prayerbook, a wonderful site of artwork, …
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"As I was preparing the beautiful, fresh, local, food, I was also thinking about the fact that the $120 for that dinner would have …
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In all situations, there are a few guiding principles that can help congregations think about how to proceed with developing a …
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