Reflections & Research:
Wellbeing
April 13, 2021
What is possible? Out of a season of hardship and into a season of hope
iStock / DariaRen From her perspective in the midst of the pandemic and with a new year dawning, a New York pastor advocates for leaders to look again for possibilities. Advent is upon us, and many are bracing to restart in a new year. Scientists have told us that we need to prepare for more […]
read moreabout What is possible? Out of a season of hardship and into a season of hopeApril 1, 2021
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 […]
read moreabout From Good Friday to Easter SundayMarch 29, 2021
The lessons and questions of a pandemic year
iStock / Brasil2 One year into the disruptions caused by COVID-19, faith leaders from around the country discuss what has been learned and what still needs to be asked. The COVID-19 pandemic suddenly changed many things, including the ways faith communities worship, celebrate rituals, serve their communities and conduct basic business. One year later, […]
read moreabout The lessons and questions of a pandemic yearOctober 13, 2020
Money, mission and meeting in person — a new study looks at COVID-19’s effect on churches
iStock / Bortonia More than 550 congregations took part in Lake Institute’s survey about the pandemic. While their finances have been impacted, many faith communities are adapting, which will be critical moving forward. The Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood sat alone in the sanctuary of Orchard Park Presbyterian(link is external) on Easter morning, listening to the […]
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