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Church on a mission to extend sanctuary learns to live with uncertainty

The first church in North Carolina to extend sanctuary to an undocumented immigrant facing deportation finds that the decision to open their doors is just the beginning of the journey.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Legacy ministries to dying churches give congregations a way to end well

A creative new ministry is underway in various UMC conferences to help declining congregations chart their end and leave behind a lasting gift.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Ministry helps struggling veterans heal from the wounds of war

Drawing on ancient religious practices and the latest research on “moral injury,” the Episcopal Veterans Fellowship is building a community of healing and reconciliation for military veterans.

By Eileen E. Flynn Journalist

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'I want to be like Pauli': Pauli Murray's influence on today's Christian leaders

There’s a resurgence of interest in the Rev. Pauli Murray, a lawyer, writer, activist and feminist. In this audio piece, a pastor in her home state of North Carolina explains why he thinks her life and work are so important for a new generation.

By Sally Hicks Managing director and editor of Faith & Leadership

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Ministry Accelerator helps organizations grow

Virginia United Methodists are helping established ministries expand by teaching them new skills in a two-day “accelerator” program.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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How serving its community transformed a dwindling church

Through a modest tutoring program, a congregation discovered its calling in mission to the community. And then it started to grow.

By Joely Johnson Mork Journalist

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Small church upholds history of outreach to make big impact on frontier town

Continuing a long tradition of service and good works, St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Dubois, Wyoming, is an essential part of the town’s religious life -- and its community life as well.

By Brigid Mander Writer

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Simple Church blends dinner, worship and enterprise to create a new model

Congregants gather for a sacred weekly meal where the conversation serves as the sermon and freshly baked bread provides nourishment, communion and income. Other churches are using their template to replicate the experience.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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Rebranded ELCA church is a place of welcome for believers and nonbelievers alike

In a changing Brooklyn neighborhood, the Park Church Co-op is re-connecting with its missional roots, seeking to be a spiritual bridge to people who typically wouldn’t enter a Christian church.

By Jeff Chu Journalist

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Non-profit helps kids manage trauma and learn coping skills for life

With a mix of movement, soothing activities and cooking, The Brain Kitchen helps struggling kids learn skills to calm themselves and even rewire their brains to cope with challenges. It's a picture of how innovation happens -- with insight, small steps and experimentation.

By Robert King Journalist

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