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  Peter W. Marty, The Christian Century · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Unforgettable

Unforgettable View this email in your browser Certain features of 2020 can afford to be left behind: Stinky facemasks. Ill-conceived photo-ops. Empty churches. Hoarding of toilet paper. Ugly unemployment numbers. …
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December 29, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Justo L. González: How My Mind Has Changed

Justo L. González: How My Mind Has Changed There's no theological education pipeline anymore. View this email in your browser There's no theological education pipeline anymore It’s been replaced by a thriving irr…
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December 22, 2020 at 6:59 PM

This Advent, walking is a spiritual practice

This Advent, walking is a spiritual practice Roger Owens is being tutored in exposure. View this email in your browser This Advent, walking is my spiritual practice I'm being tutored in exposure. by L. Roger Owe…
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December 16, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Give the gift of the Century

Give the gift of the Century Buy one, get one FREE View this email in your browser Support independent religion journalism with a gift subscription Order one subscription to the Christian Century for $39, and w…
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December 9, 2020 at 4:59 PM

New Ministry Resources for Building a Diverse Church

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December 8, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Isolated for the holidays? You should feast anyway.

Isolated for the holidays? You should feast anyway. Even during a pandemic, feasting is central to Christian worship. View this email in your browser Isolated for the holidays? You should feast anyway. Even durin…
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December 3, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Finish The Year With A Positive Mindset

These resources can help you find peace of mind.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing …
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December 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Three ways to create sacred moments at home this Advent

Three ways to create sacred moments at home this Advent In chaotic times, focus on routine, ritual, and simplicity. View this email in your browser Three ways to create sacred moments at home this Advent In ch…
  Peter W. Marty, The Christian Century · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 8:10 PM

We met the match!

We met the match! View this email in your browser Dear friend — I’m entering this Thanksgiving week feeling extra grateful. More than 600 Century readers have supported thoughtful, award-winning Christian journa…
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November 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Oregon has shown us how to finally end the war on drugs

Oregon has shown us how to finally end the war on drugs The promise of the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act, which voters recently approved View this email in your browser Oregon has shown us how to fina…
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November 20, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Free download: Acting Against Racism Conversation Guide

Free download: Acting Against Racism Conversation Guide A gift to help you have critical conversations. View this email in your browser Dear friend, To say that 2020 has been unprecedented is an underst…
  Peter W. Marty, The Christian Century · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 2:55 PM

Update

Update View this email in your browser Dear friend, We're getting closer! Last week, I wrote you about the $50,000 challenge match that two generous Century friends have established. Every donation made …
  The Christian Century · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM

How do we grieve the hundreds of thousands of people the COVID-19 pandemic has killed?

How do we grieve the hundreds of thousands of people the COVID-19 pandemic has killed? Five writers answer the question. View this email in your browser How do we grieve the hundreds of thousands of people the CO…
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November 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Advent is coming ...

Advent is coming ... For worship planners and sermon writers 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 delivered by e…
  Peter W. Marty, The Christian Century · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 1:36 PM

RE: The urgency of turning a corner during a crisis

RE: The urgency of turning a corner during a crisis View this email in your browser Friends - So far, more than 300 readers have chipped in to help the Century meet the $50K gift challenge! Can we add you to the list? Donate today and your gift wi…
  The Christian Century · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Whose problem is clergy burnout?

Whose problem is clergy burnout? Training in healthy ministry for pastors--and congregations View this email in your browser Whose problem is clergy burnout? Training in healthy ministry for pastors--and congrega…
  The Christian Century · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM

The urgency of turning a corner during a crisis

The urgency of turning a corner during a crisis View this email in your browser Dear friend, In the early days of the pandemic, when we were getting used to pronouncing the word coronavirus and spelling COVID-19 in capital letter…
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November 5, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Clergy burnout

Clergy burnout 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.  Get th…
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November 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Trump's refugee policy is a miserable moral failure

Trump's refugee policy is a miserable moral failure So is our nation’s long history of choosing economic success over global equity, safety, and wellbeing. View this email in your browser Trump's refugee policy i…
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October 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Finish The Year With A Positive Mindset

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October 27, 2020 at 5:00 PM

A liberal daughter discusses White privilege with her conservative dad

A liberal daughter discusses White privilege with her conservative dad What would happen if we listened to each other in love? View this email in your browser A liberal daughter discusses White privilege with her…
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October 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Barbara Brown Taylor’s Inspiring Sermons and Stories

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October 21, 2020 at 1:59 PM

A time for Christian protest

A time for Christian protest 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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October 20, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The struggle to live in unity when everything's divided

The struggle to live in unity when everything's divided We know how to wield a sword, but nobody taught us how to cultivate a field. View this email in your browser The struggle to live in unity when everything's…
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October 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM

N.T. Wright and Michael Bird take you on a tour of the New Testament Story

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 Discover the Rest of the Story   You’ll be sa…
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October 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Save 40% off on WJK Books!

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 A New Season Brings New Books! The fall season brings new books from Westminster John Knox Press, …
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October 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Loving your neighbor starts with the people on your block

Loving your neighbor starts with the people on your block My five-year-old parishioner spent the summer going door to door. View this email in your browser Loving your neighbor starts with the people on your bloc…
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October 8, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Adult learning doesn’t need to be boring

Discover ways to reinvigorate your adult small groups! 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 Not rend…
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October 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Police shouldn't be the first responders for mental health crises

Police shouldn't be the first responders for mental health crises When they are, the result can be deadly. View this email in your browser Police shouldn't be the first responders for mental health crises When th…
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October 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Bob Goff on Loving Difficult People

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 Everybody Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People W…
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October 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Resources for Thriving in the Ministry

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September 30, 2020 at 1:59 PM

What is white supremacy?

What is white supremacy? 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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September 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM

What Amy Coney Barrett's nomination doesn't mean

What Amy Coney Barrett's nomination doesn't mean Don't bother looking for the political significance of the Supreme Court nominee's Catholicism. There isn't any. View this email in your browser What Amy Coney Bar…
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September 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Four ways faith leaders can shift to trauma-informed ministry

Four ways faith leaders can shift to trauma-informed ministry When everyone is traumatized, caregiving takes on new dimensions. View this email in your browser Four ways faith leaders can shift to trauma-informed…
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September 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM

White supremacy is a script given at birth

White supremacy is a script given at birth It's written in flesh and rehearsed throughout history. View this email in your browser White supremacy is a script we're given at birth It’s written in our flesh and re…
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September 10, 2020 at 2:00 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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September 3, 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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September 1, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Why is the Border Patrol undermining humanitarian aid efforts at the southern border?

Why is the Border Patrol undermining humanitarian aid efforts at the southern border? This summer, agents raided a No More Deaths aid station—and 26 bodies were found in the desert. View this email in your browser …
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August 27, 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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August 20, 2020 at 3:03 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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August 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Get a jump on sermon prep

Get a jump on sermon prep 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 delivered by e…
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August 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Trinity Retreat Center has reopened!

2020 Retreats at Trinity Retreat Center 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 Trinity Retreat…
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August 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Reading in the pool

Reading in the pool View this email in your browser READING IN THE POOL   Once the pandemic hit, toilet paper and hand sanitizer were the first items to disappear. Bicycles, hair clippers, and stand-a-lone freezers w…
  The Christian Century · [email protected]
August 11, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Virtual worship has become the people's work

Virtual worship has become the people's work Discovering the limits--and possibilities-- of common prayer via Zoom View this email in your browser Virtual worship has become the people's work Discovering the limi…
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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 …
  The Christian Century · [email protected]
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.  …