March 20, 2018
A tiny congregation with a big building is resurrected as a center for peace
Concerned about violence in their city, members of a declining church in Oakland shifted focus, redefined its ministry and invited nonprofit service agencies to work together as the Oakland Peace Center.
learn more about A tiny congregation with a big building is resurrected as a center for peaceDecember 12, 2017
A downtown church forges a new path when it decides to tear down two decaying buildings
The 146-year-old Baptist congregation hopes a smaller footprint will allow the church to redefine its mission and identity while saving its historic sanctuary.
learn more about A downtown church forges a new path when it decides to tear down two decaying buildingsNovember 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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