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Journalistic narratives about catalytic organizations and leaders that are innovative while remaining rooted in tradition

Moving beyond creation care to address environmental justice

Churches called to ministries focused on climate change should also recognize that its impact falls disproportionately on already vulnerable communities.

By Dan Holly Journalist

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Empowering teens: Youth learn job skills and serve their community through a workforce development program

Richmond’s Church Hill Activities & Tutoring adapts to a changing neighborhood while preparing young people for their next step.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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A partnership rooted in God’s love builds affordable housing in New York City

The Trinity-Rev. William M. James Senior Apartments is a collaboration offering affordable housing with wraparound services for seniors, intentionally including the formerly incarcerated.

By Genine Babakian Journalist

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A new garden of Eden: Eden Theological Seminary’s Gleaning and Garden Project flourishes

More than just a space to grow food, the seminary garden serves as a hub for local gardeners and community activists pursuing racial and economic justice.

By Chelsey D. Hillyer

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An underserved neighborhood needed a community center, not another church

After a satellite campus of a large church struggled, a pastor decided to reformat his church into a community center to address needs in his hometown of Blue Island, Illinois.

By Laura Rodríguez

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Long-term adoption of hybrid services represents a major shift from the traditional church model

The pandemic has drastically changed congregational leaders’ attitudes about virtual services, experts say.

By Shari Finnell Journalist

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Easter in Ukraine: ‘It’s pretty humbling to witness and document’

An award-winning journalist shares photos she took in Ukraine during Palm Sunday and Easter services in 2022.

By Carol Guzy Photojournalist

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Asylum seekers in San Diego find a network of support

Jewish Family Service of San Diego has joined with other local organizations to help recent arrivals fleeing persecution.

By Kate Morrissey Journalist

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An experiment in housing and health: Tiny homes, burgeoning community and respite care

A Nashville church shares its property with a cluster of tiny homes where unhoused people can recover from illness and injury and move closer to stability.

By Fiona Soltes Journalist

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Movement chaplains offer specialized support for activists

Grounded in grassroots traditions, these chaplains are helping advocates for justice across the country access community resources and receive spiritual care.

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

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