In the African-descent tradition, a funeral is a homegoing celebration to venerate our ancestors through libations and to reunite with ancestors in the past. After the interment, we usually gather…
The 1619 Project has proved a hot topic since its introduction in August 2019. A collection of long-form journalistic essays by writers from the New York Times, the 1619 Project’s…
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Happy Easter, Beloveds—or should I say “Mary” Easter? I often think about Mary on that first Easter morning. I think about all…
Editor’s note: This article is excerpted from Alexander Jacobs’ Gospel Voices (Wipf & Stock, 2021), a series of imaginative monologues from various characters in the Gospels. The chapter “Josiah of…
When I lived in Jerusalem, I dipped into the Old City a few times a week to visit my favorite falafel stand. Frequently I would encounter a human traffic jam…
In his valedictorian speech at Goldsboro (N.C.) High School, Michael Cruz told fellow foster children they were blessed with a life of greater purpose. “I have dedicated my life to…
Church cemeteries can be fertile fields for murky ownership and upkeep issues, but retired North Dakota attorney Murray Sagsveen is doing all he can to ensure that hallowed ground receives…
Several years ago I was having an over-the-fence conversation with my neighbor. My garden lay at the edge of my property line, and her children’s play set stood at the…
The Church Council of the ELCA met March 31–April 2. The council, which serves as the ELCA’s board of directors, took action on a variety of matters before this church….
At the turn of the 20th century, the role of women—in not only the church but also the world—looked very different from the way it does today. Most women stayed…
Cambodia is known as the “Kingdom of Wonder.” Part of this reputation comes from its many juxtapositions: it’s exhilarating and devastating, beautiful and challenging, poor and thriving. Visitors encounter the…
Last spring, after ending my call with a congregation in the Northern Illinois Synod, I moved back to Durango, Colo. I hoped to find my next call in these mountains…
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