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Study guide: “We need each other”

Century-old stories of sorrow and joy

Lectionary blog: Reading the Bible with Abraham

Lectionary blog: Unrighteous wealth

Lectionary blog: God’s invitation to discomfort

Lectionary blog: Costs and living with them

Lectionary blog: Rising up and lowering down

Songs of mistakes and grace

Lectionary blog: A right ordering

Lectionary blog: Toward a positive peace

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Study Guide

"We need each other"

As churches across the nation face continuing challenges in maintaining their membership and financial resources, congregations are increasingly looking to pool resources and work together. Though cooperation brings challenges, congregations often realize benefits, including cost savings that can mean more resources for ministry, a revitalized sense of purpose, fresh perspectives and new relationships.
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