Stephen J. Pope, a professor in the theology department of Boston College, sees Christian service as a sign of faith, humility and hope. He says compassionate service lies at the…
We love the way this children’s picture book begins: “This is a book. Black words. On white paper. No buttons. No bonus levels. Not a single sound, in fact. It’s…
Arlo was the runt in a dinosaur litter and is constantly teased by his stronger siblings. His greatest character flaw is that he is frightened by everything. The family worries…
Every third Sunday afternoon, folks gather at St. John Lutheran Church, New York, N.Y., for Kairos Poetry Café, which plays host to poets, musicians, and performing and visual artists. The…
This will be the fourth year that Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in New York City takes to the street with ashes, prayer and God’s love on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 10…
Small business closings across the country are quite common. When the accountant and attorney say, “The time has come,” typically employees are let go, merchandise is liquidated, doors are closed…
People often think of Christmas as an emotionally tough time of year to get through, but in reality all Christian holi/holy days are difficult in the years after the loss…
It’s about being a servant people invited to share God with the world.
Pick up any modern convenience that you consider useful — a cellphone, zippered sweater, electric toothbrush — and you can be sure that object, in its original form, started out…
Why not pray with our whole bodies? Why not pray with our whole selves?
It’s an agenda that means we need to be making a difference now.
Here are some steps to help your congregation tell of its ministry.
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