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Jennifer M. McClure Haraway

Assistant professor of religion and sociology

Jennifer M. McClure Haraway is an assistant professor of religion and sociology at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. She earned her Ph.D. in sociology from Penn State University. Her current research focuses on Jesus’ social network and the social networks of congregations in central Alabama. She also consults with congregations to help them understand their community demographics and develops congregational resources with the Association of Religion Data Archives.

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Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative

A new grant is available to support endeavors that help children come to know and love God and grow in faith.

The Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative aims to support programs that help congregations strengthen worship and prayer practices that respect how children experience God and express their faith, include children with disabilities, draw upon the arts, create opportunities for Bible storytelling, and connect worship to the daily lives of children and families.

Proposals are due by 5 p.m. (ET) on May 6, 2024.

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