"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 up a draught that will cause them to …
“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 Church by Rob Moss of Lutheran Church of the …
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The Joy of Memorizing (and Reciting) Scripture
"I have found profound personal benefit in preparing Scripture passages to recite in worship services, and in Sunday School classes." As a member of Friends of the …
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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), from which this article is excerpted. He has spent …
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 for the interfaith service of prayer following the …
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8 Ways to Live the Great Fifty Days of Easter
"Let’s celebrate this glorious time in our liturgical year. Soon enough we will be back to Ordinary Time. Don’t forebode joy! Happy Easter. Alleluia. He is Risen!" "But Easter is …
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A Holy Saturday Reflection
"I'm here with them in the fulcrum..." I I sit on a creaking camp stool surrounded by assorted grim Jesuses who bleed, who hang their heads with …
A Good Friday Reflection: Room for Joy
"Good Friday only works for me because of Easter. Good Friday's exquisite pain is exquisite only because it will end, will be redeemed." For most of …
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Come Back, Easter Crowd!
Maurilio Amorim is CEO of The A Group, a media, technology and branding firm in Brentwood, Tenn. He consults with some of the country’s largest ministries, leading churches, and …
TV Miniseries: The Bible
"...the scarlet thread of redemption found in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, using the latest special effects and quality film-making techniques." A Special TV …