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August 6, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Why the DC football team needed a name change

Why the DC football team needed a name change View this email in your browser Dear Friend,   For the latest thinking and trends in theology and the practice of ministry, thoughtful Christians turn to the pages of the Christian Ce…
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August 4, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Why the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is necessary

Why the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is necessary "The vote is precious," said Lewis. Fifty-five years after Bloody Sunday and the Voting Rights Act, many Americans remain disenfranchised. View this email in your browser …
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July 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Insurance Coverage You Need Now

Insurance Coverage You Need Now See how we can help in the era of COVID-19.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers he…
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July 28, 2020 at 5:00 PM

What does it mean to worship an all-powerful God?

What does it mean to worship an all-powerful God? These times call into question the nature and morality of power. View this email in your browser What does it mean to worship an all-powerful God? These times cal…
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July 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Boost your emergency fund. Earn more on your dollars, and do more good with your money.

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July 22, 2020 at 1:59 PM

What a pandemic unveils

What a pandemic unveils View this email in your browser Dear Friend,   For the latest thinking and trends in theology and the practice of ministry, thoughtful Christians turn to the pages of the Christian Century.  …
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July 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The pandemic calls for closed hymnals

The pandemic calls for closed hymnals Forgoing congregational singing as a spiritual discipline View this email in your browser The pandemic calls for closed hymnals Forgoing congregational singing as a spiritual…
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July 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Pastoring for Life with Will Willimon

Pastoring for Life with Will Willimon The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century View this email in your browser …
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July 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM

How My Mind Has Changed series continues

How My Mind Has Changed series continues Essays by Barbara Brown Taylor and Annie Dillard View this email in your browser Finding God outside the church walls The Spirit is God’s wild card, played over and over a…
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July 13, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Displaced and at risk

Displaced and at risk View this email in your browser Dear Friend,   For the latest thinking and trends in theology and the practice of ministry, thoughtful Christians turn to the pages of the Christian Century.  …
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July 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Looking for something new for Sunday school?

Looking for something new for Sunday school? The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century Kid-friendly & Bible-centered Sunday sc…
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July 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Becoming less defensive about white privilege

Becoming less defensive about white privilege The Christian faith provides some tools for letting go of defensiveness. View this email in your browser Becoming less defensive about white privilege The Christian f…
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July 6, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Register for the Kaleidoscope Summer Online Institute August 3-13

Register for the Kaleidoscope Summer Online Institute August 3-13 The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century …
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June 30, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The gift of nurturing small things during isolation

The gift of nurturing small things during isolation What deep desire do sourdough starter and jade clippings represent? View this email in your browser The gift of nurturing small things during isolation What dee…
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June 25, 2020 at 1:59 PM

The killing of George Floyd and the meaning of kneeling

The killing of George Floyd and the meaning of kneeling View this email in your browser Dear Friend,   For the latest thinking and trends in theology and the practice of ministry, thoughtful Christians turn to the pages of the Ch…
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June 23, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Why are so many white Christians suddenly standing up for racial justice?

Why are so many white Christians suddenly standing up for racial justice? It might help that our pews aren’t available to sit in and pray. View this email in your browser Why are so many white Christians suddenly…
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June 17, 2020 at 1:59 PM

For preachers, teachers, worship leaders

For preachers, teachers, worship leaders Your lectionary research assistant Sunday's Coming Premium: Just $4.95 a month from the editors of the Christian Century   For preachers and teachers Sunday's Coming Premium is a paid lectionary resource…
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June 16, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Lament--not forgiveness--five years after the Charleston shooting

Lament--not forgiveness--five years after the Charleston shooting To insist on a narrative of forgiveness is dehumanizing and violent. It goes against the very nature of lament. View this email in your browser I …
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June 10, 2020 at 5:59 PM

What theological thinkers think

What theological thinkers think View this email in your browser Dear Friend,   For the latest thinking and trends in theology and the practice of ministry, thoughtful Christians turn to the pages of the Christian Century.  …
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June 9, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Being church while the neighborhood burns

Being church while the neighborhood burns "There's a fire that cannot be extinguished except by justice," says Minneapolis pastor. View this email in your browser Being church while the neighborhood burns  "There…
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June 4, 2020 at 3:19 PM

Take an Adventure Through the Bible – Now in NRSV!

The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century The New Revised Standard Version is renowned for its bea…
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June 2, 2020 at 4:59 PM

The additional violence of George Floyd's autopsy report

The additional violence of George Floyd's autopsy report It's getting harder to believe in the vindication of history. View this email in your browser The additional violence of George Floyd's autopsy report It's…
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May 29, 2020 at 1:59 PM

COVID-19: Help Steer Your Community Forward

The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century COVID-19: HOW TO NAVIGATE YOUR NEW REALITY By now, you are acutely aware that the…
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May 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM

A pastor’s pandemic diary

A pastor’s pandemic diary View this email in your browser Dear Friend,   For the latest thinking and trends in theology and the practice of ministry, thoughtful Christians turn to the pages of the Christian Century.  …
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May 26, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Caught up in God

Caught up in God Early on, Willie James Jennings says he got caught up in the logic of the Spirit--and in the steady beat of black life. View this email in your browser Caught up in God Early on, I got caught up …
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May 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Churches obsessed with reopening are missing the point

Churches obsessed with reopening are missing the point Genuine Christian faith is larger than the US Constitution. View this email in your browser Churches obsessed with their right to reopen are missing the poin…
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May 18, 2020 at 2:59 PM

I Couldn’t Put the Book Down

I Couldn’t Put the Book Down The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century Books Worth Reading from…
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May 13, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Unintentional monastics

Unintentional monastics View this email in your browser Dear Friend,   For the latest thinking and trends in theology and the practice of ministry, thoughtful Christians turn to the pages of the Christian Century.  …
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May 12, 2020 at 5:00 PM

On the spirituality of quarantine

On the spirituality of quarantine How can we be "witnesses to the ends of the earth" right now? St. Benedict and St. Gregory can help. View this email in your browser     On the spirituality of quarantine How can w…
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May 5, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Keeping time during a pandemic

Keeping time during a pandemic When all days seem alike, maybe the best unit of measure is love. View this email in your browser   How do we keep time during a pandemic? When all days seem alike, maybe the best uni…
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April 28, 2020 at 4:59 PM

At "war" with the coronavirus

At "war" with the coronavirus The language of war garners collective resolve. But that's not all it does. View this email in your browser Are we really "at war" with the coronavirus? The language of war garners col…
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April 27, 2020 at 4:59 PM

COVID-19: Help Steer Your Community Forward

The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century COVID-19: HOW TO NAVIGATE YOUR NEW REALITY By now, you are acutely aware that the…
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April 21, 2020 at 4:59 PM

In this Easter season, words fail

In this Easter season, words fail After the resurrection, the disciples' words failed too. View this email in your browser In this Easter season, words fail After the resurrection, the disciples’ words failed too. …
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April 20, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Realities

Realities View this email in your browser Dear friends, Spring 2020 realities:  Empty church pews. Neighbors helping out neighbors. Not enough test kits. Restaurants quiet. Awesome healthcare workers. Masks everywhere. Toilet pap…
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April 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Worshiping via video call

Worshiping via video call Technology brought a chronically ill member back to worship. View this email in your browser   How I learned to love worshiping via video call I'm immunocompromised. My ability to attend …
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April 13, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Want compelling books on transformative faith and justice—at no cost? Speakeasy is looking for a few good reviewers!

Want compelling books on transformative faith and justice—at no cost? Speakeasy is looking for a few good reviewers! The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely…
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April 9, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Fresh New Books for Spring from WJK

The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century New Spring Books!  Part-Time Is Plenty G. Jeffrey MacDonald  $22.00 “Increasing numbers…
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April 7, 2020 at 5:14 PM

The coronavirus pandemic is exposing the myth of self-reliance

The coronavirus pandemic is exposing the myth of self-reliance The people deemed invisible are holding the world together right now. View this email in your browser   The coronavirus pandemic is exposing the myth o…
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April 2, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Resources for Holy Week at home

Resources for Holy Week at home A resource for observing Holy Week at home View this email in your browser Dear friends, This year, Holy Week will be different. Many of us are at home as we shelter in place during the COVID-19 …
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March 31, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Thinking about Good Friday during a pandemic

Thinking about Good Friday during a pandemic This year the Solemn Reproaches speak in a new way. View this email in your browser Thinking about Good Friday during a pandemic This year the Solemn Reproaches are spe…
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March 24, 2020 at 5:00 PM

On not getting used to this

On not getting used to this What to do now when spiritual practices have long been communal ones. View this email in your browser On not getting used to this My spiritual practices have long been communal ones. I …
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March 19, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Coronavirus isn’t slowing down. Neither can you.

Coronavirus isn’t slowing down. Neither can you. The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century Last week the World Health Organization …
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March 17, 2020 at 4:59 PM

10 guidelines for pastoral care during the coronavirus outbreak

10 guidelines for pastoral care during the coronavirus outbreak Preview Text: How to accompany people through this valley of anxiety, fear, and death View this email in your browser 10 guidelines for pastoral care …
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March 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Savings on New Resources for Ministers

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March 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Can Lent help prepare people for a pandemic?

Can Lent help prepare people for a pandemic? Some people may stock up on two weeks of groceries. But the CDC offers no wisdom on preparing the soul.
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March 4, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Courageous Faith - Join Us Online Monday

Courageous Faith - Join Us Online Monday The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century View this email in your browser …
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March 3, 2020 at 8:00 PM

A church returns land to American Indians

A church returns land to American Indians “This is decolonized land,” a young woman said. “This is a liberated zone.” View this email in your browser A church returns land to American Indians “This is decolonized l…
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February 27, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Challenge youth to think, believe, and do with this resource from Sparkhouse!

Challenge youth to think, believe, and do with this resource from Sparkhouse! The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century Choose fro…
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February 25, 2020 at 9:14 PM

In the Qur’an, God is a great debater

In the Qur’an, God is a great debater The Qur’an is not a description of God. It’s a call to conversion. View this email in your browser In the Qur’an, God is a great debater The Qur’an is not a description of God.…
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February 20, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Scholarships for open and affirming faith leaders like you

Scholarships for open and affirming faith leaders like you The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian Century You deserve to feel like you…