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April 22, 2021
‘Trauma upon trauma’
The verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial does not undo the accumulated horror people of color continue to absorb, writes an expert on faith and mental health.
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The pastoral challenge of Christian nationalism
Pastors must present a more gripping vision of a beloved community to steer congregants away from the lies of Christian nationalism, says an author and activist.
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Greeting our return when the old is gone and the new is here
iStock / Alessandro Biascioli As we resume in-person ways, churches are uniquely equipped to welcome people back, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. “When we return, we will all be newcomers.” It was just a casual observation, but as soon as she said it, the nods of affirmation and recognition in […]
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From Good Friday to Easter Sunday
The cemetery at Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where Wanda Lundy is pastor. Photo by Alexis Llewellyn The last year has been a reminder that death is part of the process that moves us toward new life, writes an assistant professor, mentoring program leader and pastor. Being in relationship with other […]
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