"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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"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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"Grace builds on nature." Thomas Aquinas Faith and Nature I recently gave several Faith and Nature workshops at the …
A Powerful Lenten Series “Seeking God’s Justice for All” is the third part of an ongoing Lifelong Faith Formation …
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How can we ignore the sights and sounds of Christmas bombarding us, and focus on this holy time? How can we give in the true …
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What Is The World Day of Prayer and Action for Children? The World Day of Prayer and Action for Children brings …
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Prayer for Children This prayer, written by Ian Hughes, has been found in a variety of publications and throughout the …
In the religious education program, teaching compassion and justice can begin in the classroom but gradually opens to …
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by Sharon Ely Pearson When Christopher Columbus first set foot on the white sands of Guanahani island, he performed a ceremony to …
In her autobiography An American Childhood, poet and essayist Annie Dillard describes her growth process as a series of …
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Is Your Church Called to Prison Ministry? Our faith calls on us to treat every person with dignity, including those in …
by Stephanie Spellers Radically welcoming communities aren't perfect, and may never truly "arrive," but they are becoming . . …
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