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TOP 10 STORIES OF 2025

As we approach the end of the year, we’re taking a moment to look back at the stories that resonated most deeply with our readers in 2025. We invite you to revisit these pieces and share them with others who might find meaning in their insights.

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NUMBER 9

Washington Post Digs Into Sex-Abuse Allegations

by Douglas LeBlanc

(January 2025)

What happens when church leaders ignore warning signs? A Washington Post investigation revealed allegations of sexual abuse spanning multiple congregations, broken protocols, and leaders who allegedly looked the other way, making this one of your top stories of 2025. Read the full story here ([link removed] ) .

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NUMBER 9

The Great Episcopal Summer Shutdown

by Tom Dahlman

(September 2025)

The Episcopal Church’s decline might not be about theology or relevance—it might be as simple as this: we close down just when people are looking for us. A rector’s challenge to end the summer shutdown became one of the most-read Covenant posts in 2025. Read the full story here ([link removed]) .


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