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NYC nonprofit keeps seniors connected across the generations

With a network of volunteers from teenagers to young professionals and entire families, Dorot alleviates social isolation among the elderly by keeping them connected across the generations.

By Ansley Roan Journalist

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In the midst of imperfection, Jesus appeared

A spur-of-the-moment event with a wide variety of participants, the annual Christmas pageant at Church Street UMC in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a celebration filled with grace, imperfection and joy.

By Fiona Soltes Journalist

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A small N.C. church reaches out in big ways

At Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in Haw River, NC, numbers don't matter, as the small rural church becomes a model of a kind of community outreach that many larger churches can only dream of.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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From funding loss to sustainability

After losing federal support in 2011, Amachi Pittsburgh, a faith-based organization that supports the children of people in prison, has worked to become financially sustainable by partnering without becoming dependent and broadening tactics without compromising mission.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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Worship includes 'all ages and all stages' at a San Mateo church

At First Presbyterian Church San Mateo, worship is like Thanksgiving dinner, with everyone at the table. You might not like everything that's served, but everybody experiences the meal together.

By Patricia Corrigan Journalist

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An NYC nonprofit is a perfect catalyst, rallying communities to address homelessness

Part coach, part consultant and part "enabler," Community Solutions helps communities solve the complex problem of homelessness, not with a program but with a process.

By Ansley Roan Journalist

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Investing in staff in a time of change

Christian leaders need to nurture talent in their institutions. Our series will help you do that. Learn from leaders in a variety of organizations, including the Reformed Church in America, about training, evaluation, goal setting, leading amid uncertainty and more.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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Jazz belongs in church

A pastor who is a trained pianist discovered that he did not have to choose between jazz and Jesus -- and that the spiritual power of the creative, improvisational art form can be a tool to help his congregation experience God.

By Sarah Hofius Hall Journalist

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A Texas nonprofit becomes a hub for addressing the border crisis

When immigrant families poured into the US seeking asylum, a small Christian nonprofit in Laredo, Texas, had to decide: Stay focused on its core mission or revamp everything in order to meet the humanitarian needs on its doorstep?

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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Coming together for the kingdom

Seven years ago, one Seattle church sacrificed itself to another for the benefit of future generations in a remarkable story of trust, generosity and grace. In the accompanying Q&A, the Rev. Eugene Cho talks about the details of the merger and how his congregation, Quest Church, incorporated the traditions and gifts of an older church.

By Joely Johnson Mork Journalist

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