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People in the pews: Who’s missing, who’s hiding, who’s comfortable on the couch?

Almost three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, pastors mourn the faces they no longer see and figure out how to serve those they’ve yet to meet in person.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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Top 10 Faith & Leadership stories from 2022

In the strange overlap between pandemic and not-quite-post-pandemic worlds, Christian leaders have had to find ways to continuously adapt.

A collective of mostly Black women seeks to create a church that prioritizes their needs

The Root Cause Collective aims to provide a flexible space for those marginalized by mainstream churches.

By Cynthia R. Greenlee Journalist

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‘What do students want?’

An interfaith space at Virginia Commonwealth University uses asset-based community development to focus on the strengths and interests of the students who walk through its doors rather than telling them what they need.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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Broken faith

Division in the midterm elections reflects a further descent into conspiracy theories, racial and historical panics, and the invocation of spiritual warfare. How will people of faith respond to the white Christian nationalism that has brought us to this point?

By Anthea Butler Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania

Bivocationalism has historical roots — and modern benefits

As church size declines, more pastors pursue second (and even third) careers for economic or personal reasons. Researchers and practitioners share guidance on how to make it work, advising that letting go of the stigma can be a first step.

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

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Making more than a home in The House Next Door

A nonprofit ministry in Idaho houses single moms rent-free while they pursue their education.

By Hayden Seder Journalist

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A missing story finds its way to the stage

A new opera explores Islam’s largely unsung role in the history of enslaved Africans in America as it expands cultural and spiritual understanding.

By Stephanie Hunt Journalist

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WonderSpace gives families something to smile about

An indoor play experience expands options for a community with a high rate of childhood poverty.

By Shari Finnell Journalist

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Pastors are uniquely positioned to help people contemplating suicide

By offering honest talk, a sense of belonging and hope, clergy can help prevent suicides. New research and resources debunk assumptions and point to actions that address this growing problem.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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