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September 15, 2026
Even when we don’t hear the Holy Spirit, she is still working
On a retreat, an elusive squirrel embodies the Holy Spirit.
read moreabout Even when we don’t hear the Holy Spirit, she is still workingAugust 18, 2026
‘Threads of Community’: Quilting and the Black church
Members of a sewing ministry and an artist share the way in which quilting honors tradition while also serving as a form of self-expression.
read moreabout ‘Threads of Community’: Quilting and the Black churchAugust 18, 2026
‘The Pink Robe Chronicles: Womanist Wisdom for Healing, Liberation, and Love’
In an excerpt from her new book, a professor and preacher draws on childhood lessons about the importance of using her voice.
read moreabout ‘The Pink Robe Chronicles: Womanist Wisdom for Healing, Liberation, and Love’August 4, 2026
L. Roger Owens and Mary Clare Owens: There’s no right way to pray
Father-daughter duo L. Roger and Mary Clare Owens have written “Praying Their Way: 24 Prayer Practices for Kids and the Adults Who Love Them,” a guide for parents on how to introduce the concept of prayer to their kids, and for kids on how to navigate their faith journey as obstacles occur.
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