I can’t hug, but I can listen: My experience as a death doula during COVID-19
A death doula trained to help people who are dying and grieving drew upon the Black church tradition of “tarrying” during the pandemic.
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Dorothy C. Bass: Christian practices and a way of life abundant
The influential book “Practicing Our Faith” and other works it inspired continue to be pertinent today. A new website invites a new generation to explore Christian practices vital to faithful living.
‘Everyday Contemplative’
You don’t have to be a monk or hermit to commit to contemplative praying and living, L. Roger Owens writes in this excerpt from his new book.
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L. Roger Owens
Professor, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
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.
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Cynthia R. Greenlee
Journalist
Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie: Good enough can be a gracious plenty in the face of impossible expectations
In their new book of devotions, Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie of the Everything Happens Initiative offer brief reflections, resonant prayers and actionable next steps for those who want off the path of relentless individual perfectionism.
Pandemic restrictions can push our church practices to become more local
As churches were forced online, researchers found that congregations actually began to dial into the local needs of their communities.
Dustin D. Benac
Steve Taylor
Ditch the hero narrative and tell a story about your community
Telling a story about your organization that focuses on its place can help motivate and inspire people to return to the pews, writes a professor at Trinity Christian College.
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Craig Mattson
Professor, Trinity Christian College
Welcoming 2022 at Watch Night service
The traditions of Watch Night — hymn lining, testifying and praying — are a reminder that life is often a struggle but we draw strength from one another, writes church historian Quinton Dixie.
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Quinton Dixie
Associate research professor, Duke Divinity School
COVID-19 has reframed how we grieve
The church has traditionally been a place of solace, but the pandemic has made mourning rituals more difficult. A managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity asks whether faith communities can regain that role.
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Victoria Atkinson White
Managing director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
Translating God's inclusive embrace through love and lace
Researching the tradition behind a family heirloom enriched the wedding celebration of two young men, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
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Maria Teresa Gastón
Managing director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
Cards with character: A printmaker designs products that communicate the complexity of life
The owner and founder of Heartell Press aims to build community with cards that can match the highs and lows of our life together.
