by Stephanie Spellers Radically welcoming communities aren't perfect, and may never truly "arrive," but they are becoming . . …
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Lectionary-Based Faith Formation
"When we follow the lectionary, we read large sections of the Bible over a three-year span. Many churches also choose to go deeper …
Miss Pious’ Guide to Good Behavior in Church
"Heavens no, my dear! ... Children learn by example you know." I was pleased to discover the following gem …
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Radical Welcome and The Other
Radical welcome is first and foremost a spiritual practice. It combines the Christian ministry of welcome and …
The Book That Changed the World: 400 Years Since the King James Version
This May marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. Credited with democratizing …
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Reflection: Surviving Resurrection
As we approached Palm Sunday, a dear priest friend in New Zealand concluded her email to me with the sentence, “May we …
A Fresh Start to Welcoming Young Adults
"Please, give us time to join the congregation. It has taken us quite a while to back away from the church and it will take …
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Book Review: The Worship Mall
For me, the most exciting part of cracking a book is discovering new bits of knowledge that I had never before explored. …
Age-Appropriate Music for Holy Week and Easter
"And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing …
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5 Marks of an Emergent Church
I am often asked, "What are the marks of an emergent church?" To me, they have these characteristics: 1. Rooted in …