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

As migrants flow into the U.S., Annunciation House tries to provide a home, if only temporarily

A shelter run by volunteers in El Paso acts as a waypoint and addresses the needs of those seeking refuge in the United States.

By Alex Hinojosa Journalist

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Fuller Seminary heads up ambitious ecumenical project to engage millions of young people

Five years in the making, the TENx10 project aims to “help faith matter more” for 10 million teens in 10 years. The effort has involved many groups across the church and might serve as a model for more collaborations.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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A musical about Frederick Douglass explores the prophetic

“American Prophet” connects spirituality and the arts at a profound moment in history.

By Stephanie Hunt Journalist

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Honoring those who speak truth to power

Robert Shetterly creates portraits of people committed to telling the truth, and his work inspires conversation and discussion about Americans’ ethics, faith and social responsibility.

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

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Children who grow up in immigrant churches bridge cultures and generations

Puentes Collective works to address the spiritual needs of the children of immigrants.

By Kate Morrissey Journalist

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The brain, the heart and the soul: How three Catholic churches are merging to create a new type of parish

Three congregations have avoided some of the disruption of a reorganization in Chicago by leaning into their individual identities while forming a new whole.

By Claire Zulkey Journalist

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POWER puts faith into action by organizing communities for justice

A Pennsylvania-based interfaith organization pulls together people from hundreds of congregations to advocate for a safer and more just world.

By Annette John-Hall Journalist

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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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