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Barbie’s dream houses

A presbytery in the American Northwest gave property to an Indigenous nonprofit to build tiny homes and establish a community center, but the process was difficult work.

By Cheston Knapp Writer

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Three historic Black churches come together to make a new congregation

When a fire destroyed a historic Philadelphia church building, the congregation merged with two others to form New River Presbyterian Church, dedicated to loving God and serving their neighborhood.

By Annette John-Hall Journalist

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A church offers training in faith and finance

Kingdom Fellowship AME Church helps its members thrive through financial literacy classes that help build economic stability and faithful generosity.

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

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A Sanctified Art creates worship materials that affirm diversity and expand imagination

A woman-led ministry of theologically trained creatives is offering faith communities around the world a new vision for telling ancient stories.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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Nonprofit helps churches increase social impact by leveraging their assets

The Oikos Institute for Social Impact helps BIPOC Christian leaders work together to develop a vision, identify existing resources and seek new sources of funding for ministries that serve their communities.

By Alison Bowen Journalist

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Interest in chaplaincy grows as the role expands to serve more in society

Both demand for and interest in chaplain positions have expanded in recent years as the role of religious institutions changes. But those seeking well-paid, full-time employment might be disappointed.

By Tracy Simmons Executive director, SpokaneFAVS.com

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At DaySpring Baptist Church, less is more

In Waco, Texas, a contemplative Baptist church prioritizes sacred and simple as central to its self-definition. The result is an intentional focus that guides everything from space upkeep to community involvement to fundraising campaigns.

By Anna Mitchael Writer

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Growing flora and faith: Churches embrace native plant gardens

The National Wildlife Federation’s Sacred Grounds program helps churches increase native plant gardens — thereby helping wildlife flourish and encouraging community connection.

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

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Block by block, an organization addresses the trauma underlying community needs

In Pittsburgh, a Black Orthodox priest heads the Neighborhood Resilience Project, an innovative, faith-based community development program.

By Tina Hay Journalist

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A place where interfaith families can be wholly together

In Maryland, families have gathered for almost three decades to create a faith community where they can fully explore their religious identities without sacrificing their heritage.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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