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Building a Wall of Faith ([link removed])

by Emilie Smith

Stories from San Mateo, Hyattsville, Maryland, a congregation of migrants “caring for the widow, the orphan, the stranger—being the body of Christ in this place, at this time, in Trump-era America.” Read on ([link removed]) . Sigue leyendo ([link removed]) .

EfM Plans New Multimedia Curriculum ([link removed])

by Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

The popular lay formation program celebrates its 50th anniversary, and is set to release a revised curriculum that incorporates videos and podcasts in its classic format, as well as shorter, more focused versions. Read on ([link removed]) .

Welby’s Interview Prompts New Backlash ([link removed])

by Douglas LeBlanc

The former Archbishop of Canterbury said he is willing to forgive serial abuser John Smyth, and reiterated that he “didn’t have a clue” about Smyth’s behavior before the matter surfaced in 2013. Read on ([link removed]) .

‘I’ve Heard There Was a Secret Chord’ ([link removed])

by Christine Havens

For Andy Doyle, Erika von Haaren, Alicia Hager, Paul Jacobson, and Skip Walker, the creativity of music is integral to their ordained ministry. Read on ([link removed]) .

Florida Calls for Third Bishop Election ([link removed])

by Mark Michael

The Standing Committee announced plans that should lead to a third attempt to elect a successor to Bishop John Howard in the fall of 2026. Read on ([link removed]) .

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Redemption: A Journey from Ruin to Reconciliation ([link removed])

by Christopher Cocksworth

World War II brought the destruction of both Coventry and Dresden. Since the 1940s, however, there has been a journey from ruin to reconciliation. Read on ([link removed]) .

Fittingness: Reading Atonement Theology in Lent ([link removed])

by Joseph Mangina

Lent is often a time of catechesis, and it is an especially opportune season to explore one of the most basic catechetical questions: “Why did Jesus have to die?” Read on ([link removed]) .

Don’t Invite Your Friends to the Eucharist: The Church We Are Becoming ([link removed])

by Daniel Martins

In the Church we are becoming, the Eucharist will no longer be our front door, but rather something that follows connection, evangelization, formation, and initiation. Read on ([link removed]) .

Lord, Teach Us to Sing ([link removed])

by Mark Ardrey-Graves

A new collection of essays brings theology and music into a much-desired conversation. In sum, the authors argue that the body of Christ follows our Lord in his own song. Read on ([link removed]) .

The Ethics of Claiming the Clergy Housing Exemption ([link removed])

by Timothy Safford

For more than a century, the U.S. tax code has exempted the value of church-provided housing from federal income. What are the costs and benefits of this exemption? Read on ([link removed]) .

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