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October 3, Ordinary 27B (Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12)
Israel’s claim that all people are created in God’s image is strikingly egalitarian.
October 10, Ordinary 28B (Hebrews 4:12-16)
The purpose of the word of God is not to make us feel condemnable, but to help us see what is commendable.
Ways to walk
There’s something sacred in choosing to love the world at the speed of walking.
My history in publishing
The “newspaper” I produced when I was 11 had simpler economics than the Century does.
Episode 10: Theologian and podcaster Tripp Fuller, author of Divine Self-Investment
A conversation with theologian and podcaster Tripp Fuller about the Homebrewed Christianity podcast, open and relational theology, han and suffering, and more
Leveraging the power of relational organizing in Baltimore
“The historical truth is that no single person—no matter how gifted—has led complex social change on her own.”
Sinéad O’Connor knows exactly who she is
Rememberings is the story of a pop star, protest singer, and prophet.
Climate change is a symptom of deeper planetary dysfunction
Five ideas for treating the greater disease
How Amazon became the behemoth it was designed to be
Alec MacGillis’s history of the tech giant is long-form journalism at its best.
Lawsuit alleges SBC ‘conspiracy’ to cover up abuse claims
A sweeping lawsuit filed by a victim of alleged sexual abuse at the hands of her Baptist pastor father alleges a conspiracy among several Southern Baptist Convention entities and individuals ...
Who is ISIS-K, the group officials blame for the Kabul airport bombings?
A horrific terrorist attack at the Kabul airport on August 26 killed at least 12 US service members and more than 60 Afghans attempting to flee the country....
Haitians return to quake-damaged churches, gangs offer aid
A Haitian gang leader on August 22 offered a truce to communities shattered by a devastating earthquake—potentially offering a break for a relief effort that has been plagued by hijacked aid trucks...
Faith-based disaster relief groups balance COVID safety with speedy Ida response
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, faith-based disaster relief groups have been assessing damage, setting up mobile kitchens, and preparing to send skilled volunteers to Louisiana, Mississippi, and othe...
DC church gets full Lego treatment as parishioner pairs faith, hobby
In Matthew Taylor’s imagination, St. John’s Episcopal Church is about 45 inches long and 24 inches high....
Terumi Echols named head of InterVarsity Press
Terumi Echols, a former publisher of Christianity Today, has been named president and publisher of InterVarsity Press....
Popular Anglican pastor Thomas McKenzie killed in car crash
Thomas McKenzie, the rector of a prominent Anglican Church in North America congregation in Nashville, Tennessee, and his eldest child, Charlie, were killed in a car crash on August 23....
Karen Mosby promoted to dean of student life at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Karen Mosby has been promoted to dean of student life at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Since 2019, she has served as the seminary’s student chaplain, a role she will continue....
Nadia Bolz-Weber installed as ELCA's first pastor of public witness
Nadia Bolz-Weber was installed on August 20 as the first pastor of public witness in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America....