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October 15, 2019

Why storytelling matters

When the church uses storytelling, it becomes a shared space where each person is a part of history, writes a poet and author.

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November 14, 2017

Kara Faris: ‘Divergent churches’ are exploring innovative ways of congregational life

Across the country, creative, alternative congregations are doing church in unconventional ways, the co-author of ‘Divergent Church’ says in this interview. They may look different, but they are deeply rooted in tried-and-true practices of the faith.

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March 22, 2016

Kara K. Root: Stop. Rest. Come back to real life. This is the reason for Sabbath

Practicing Sabbath draws us back into the kingdom of God — where we all belong to God and to each other, and God is the one holding the reins, says a Presbyterian pastor in this sermon.

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March 22, 2016

A Minneapolis congregation finds new life through the ancient practice of keeping Sabbath

Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church has placed Sabbath keeping at the heart of its life together. Two Sundays a month, they take a rest from work and obligations — and even the Sunday service.

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