Here we are at the beginning of a new calendar year. With all that transpired in 2020, people are looking for new possibilities—a …
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Here we are at the beginning of a new calendar year. With all that transpired in 2020, people are looking for new possibilities—a …
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God of the present moment,God who in Jesus stills the stormand soothes the frantic heart;bring hope and courage to allwho wait or …
I have often wondered how many other individuals in our parish (or other parishes) are not fed balanced meals in their churches, …
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Long time Episcopalians have commented on how much they appreciate the information contained in those sidebars, and visitors …
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So how do you do Godly Play authentically in “big” circles like this one? By holding fast to those things that support the circle …
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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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"...help people identify their superpowers and find ways to use those gifts in ministry, to our mutual joy and benefit." The …
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Making your church community easily encounterable is foundational to any campus ministry. As a new academic year approaches, …
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Fully welcoming children in worship, with their wiggles and super loud whispers, can be a starting point for welcoming other folks …
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Join us on Wednesday, April 10th at 3:00 pm Eastern for a robust conversation about how to make the church a welcoming place for …
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Outside the Walls For many congregations, it can feel like the building is either the default center of the mission or has …
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"All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me …
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