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

Breaking free of the 'company gospel'

West Virginia’s identity is inextricably linked to coal. But some congregations in the state are transforming that connection by caring for creation.

By Zack Harold Journalist

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Crowdsourcing data projects help faith congregations get involved in creating justice

Volunteering for research initiatives like the Mapping Prejudice project in Minneapolis educates church members on how to rectify present injustice.

By Todd Nelson Journalist

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A nonprofit promotes justice by creating employee-owned enterprises and industrial cooperatives

Inspired in part by Catholic social teachings, The Industrial Commons seeks to create “an inclusive economy rooted in community and dignity.”

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Pride and pressure: The Easter speech

A tradition rooted in Black excellence has served as a celebration of the resurrection and a training ground for generations of children.

By Cynthia R. Greenlee Journalist

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What brings you joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions

The Learning Tree initiative takes a different route to enhancing community by focusing on talents and gifts — not poverty.

By Shari Finnell Journalist

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Shifting politics and boosted technology were taking hold in some congregations pre-pandemic

While congregational life for many has been altered in the last two years by COVID-19, the latest iteration of the National Congregations Study shows that changes were already underway in faith communities.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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A Chicago-area coalition trains leaders in organizing and Catholic social teaching

Working with partners in the community, the Coalition for Spiritual & Public Leadership seeks to be a catalyst for the creation of a just economy.

By Claire Zulkey Journalist

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A faith-based design lab teaches churches how to help their communities flourish

With the help of The Impact Guild design lab, a church in San Antonio is able to dream big and start small as it leverages little-used assets for the neighborhood.

By Emily Starbuck Gerson Journalist

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Yes in God’s Back Yard wants to build homes for those most in need of them

A faith-based initiative anchored in San Diego would use property owned by religious institutions to help address an affordable-housing crisis.

By Kate Morrissey Journalist

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Thistle Farms maintains focus on a crystal-clear mission

For two decades, the Nashville nonprofit has modeled organizational sustainability and growth while helping women recover and rebuild.

By Stephanie Hunt Journalist

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