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February 8, 2022

Pandemic restrictions can push our church practices to become more local

As churches were forced online, researchers found that congregations actually began to dial into the local needs of their communities.

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Welcoming 2022 at Watch Night service

The traditions of Watch Night — hymn lining, testifying and praying — are a reminder that life is often a struggle but we draw strength from one another, writes church historian Quinton Dixie.

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“Voices for Vocational Accompaniment: Leading, Mentoring, and Learning From the Next Generation”

In this excerpt from a new book by the Forum for Theological Exploration, a mentor reflects on the urgency of young people discovering their prophetic vocation in and after the pandemic.

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Women clergy and the pandemic: Weary, but not giving up

In these profiles, four clergywomen share their pandemic stories. Like many American women, they’ve struggled to balance work, home and community in lives upended by the coronavirus.

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