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May 18, 2021 at 4:59 PM

How did abortion become legal in majority-Catholic Argentina?

How did abortion become legal in majority-Catholic Argentina? In Latin America, faith and politics are being disentangled. View this email in your browser How did abortion become legal in majority-Catholic Argentina? In Latin A…
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May 13, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Calls to Ministry -- Moving Services

Calls to Ministry -- Moving Services View this email in your browser 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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May 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM

As the world reopens post-pandemic, how will we find our way in it?

As the world reopens post-pandemic, how will we find our way in it? The journey back into the world gives us a chance to do things differently. View this email in your browser As the world reopens post-pandemic, how will we fin…
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May 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM

How Quebec went from one of the most religious societies to one of the least

How Quebec went from one of the most religious societies to one of the least Americans don’t have to look as far away as Europe for an example of how quickly secularization can come. View this email in your browser How Quebec w…
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April 27, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Kathleen Norris in our new installment of "How My Mind Has Changed"

Kathleen Norris in our new installment of "How My Mind Has Changed"  Finding the willingness to begin again is true of failures in writing, in faith, in life itself. View this email in your browser We have to be willing to begi…
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April 26, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Help Protect Kids from Sexual Abuse

Help Protect Kids from Sexual Abuse Tips to Help Keep the Kids You Serve Safer  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers…
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April 21, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Save 40% this Spring at 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 New This Spring from WJK! Spring is here and we have new books at Westminster John Knox Press, incl…
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April 20, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Christian peacemaking and the role of forgiveness

Christian peacemaking and the role of forgiveness Seeking justice is critical. Is it enough? View this email in your browser Christian peacemaking and the role of forgiveness Seeking justice is critical. Is it enough? by Johna…
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April 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM

COVID and the faithful risks pastors have taken

COVID and the faithful risks pastors have taken This is a high-stakes time. Some churches need to take more creative risks than ever before. View this email in your browser COVID and the faithful risks pastors have taken This i…
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April 8, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Start meaningful social justice conversations in your congregation

Start meaningful conversations in your congregation 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 renderi…
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April 7, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Dinner churches and the pandemic

Dinner churches and the pandemic View this email in your browser   Get a whole year of the Christian Century for just $19.95 For the latest thinking and trends in theology and the practice of ministry…
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April 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Black churches address vaccine hesitancy

Black churches address vaccine hesitancy Helping a community navigate historical concerns View this email in your browser Black churches address vaccine hesitancy Helping a community navigate historical concerns by Donna Hammo…
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April 2, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Howard Thurman: Honoring the Legacy, Looking Ahead

Howard Thurman: Honoring the Legacy, Looking Ahead 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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March 30, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Celebrating Easter on the anniversary of MLK’s death

Celebrating Easter on the anniversary of MLK’s death The first Easter was a wrecked scene of dispirited disciples in the shadows of an insurrection. View this email in your browser Celebrating Easter on the anniversary of MLK’s…
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March 23, 2021 at 4:06 PM

The Atlanta shootings have awakened a ferocious anger and grief among Asian Americans

The Atlanta shootings have awakened a ferocious anger and grief among Asian Americans Also Palm and Passion Sunday text, and more View this email in your browser The Atlanta shootings have awakened a ferocious anger and grief a…
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March 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM

New Ministry Resources from Alban Books

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March 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Set your course for a brighter new year

Find Your Way Through Covid-19 In 2021 Tips for a Reshaped Reality.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help suppo…
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March 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Six predictions for the post-pandemic church

Six predictions for the post-pandemic church It won’t look the same, but there’s potential for renewal. View this email in your browser Six predictions for the post-pandemic church It won’t look the same, but there’s potential …
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February 25, 2021 at 2:59 PM

An invitation from Atlantic School of Theology

An invitation from Atlantic School of Theology 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 Where is your …
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February 23, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Seeing the world like a poet this Lent

Seeing the world like a poet this Lent A book can be a good companion through Lent. View this email in your browser This Lent, I want to learn to see the world like a poet Why I’ve chosen Michele Madigan Somerville's Glamourous…
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February 18, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Tips for a Reshaped Reality

2021: Another Year of Charting New Territory Get tools to lead through COVID-19 in 2021.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our a…
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February 16, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Politics, the pulpit, and the pastoral calling

Politics, the pulpit, and the pastoral calling It’s not easy to avoid the perception of a political motive. View this email in your browser Politics, the pulpit, and my pastoral calling It’s not easy to avoid the perception of …
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February 15, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Join us on February 18 for a special discussion of the PBS documentary The Black Church

Join us on February 18 for a special discussion of the PBS documentary The Black Church A conversation with Series Producer and Director Stacey L. Holman Join us after watching the PBS documentary View this email in your browser …
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February 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Lent resources for children, youth, and families!

Lent resources for children, youth, and families! 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 collection of Lent resources to shar…
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February 9, 2021 at 6:04 PM

The surprising gift of knowing my vocation

The surprising gift of knowing my vocation Ellen Davis' reflections featured in How My Mind Has Changed series. View this email in your browser The surprising gift of knowing my vocation How I became the kind of person who want…
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February 2, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Beloved Everybody, an ability-inclusive church that embodies the beloved community

Beloved Everybody, an ability-inclusive church that embodies the beloved community At this church, people with and without disabilities both worship and lead. View this email in your browser Beloved Everybody, an ability-inclus…
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January 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Your lectionary research assistant

Your lectionary research assistant Lent begins Feb. 17! Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17   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 …
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January 26, 2021 at 9:03 PM

The crumbling myth of American exceptionalism

The crumbling myth of American exceptionalism To believe that moral values and virtuous leadership are self-enforcing is to fool ourselves. View this email in your browser The crumbling myth of American exceptionalism To believ…
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January 21, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Uplands Village: A Natural Choice for Retirement

Uplands Village: A Natural Choice for Retirement Uplands Village A Natural Choice for Retirement Being an environmentally responsible and ecologically sustainable retirement community is the natural choice of the Uplands Board, staff and residen…
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January 19, 2021 at 4:28 PM

The theological work of antiracism needs to include lament

The theological work of antiracism needs to include lament The Bible shows us what to do with our frustration, outrage, and complicity. View this email in your browser The theological work of antiracism needs to include lament …
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January 14, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Doctor of Ministry to Nurture your Unique Community

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 Dear Ministry Friends, As spiritual teachers and faith leaders, …
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January 13, 2021 at 1:59 PM

You Can Take High School Students from Confusion to Clarity

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 Between navigating high school, being be…
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January 12, 2021 at 8:28 PM

At the US Capitol, pro-Trump extremists laid siege to democracy

At the US Capitol, pro-Trump extremists laid siege to democracy Democracy is fragile. But the things that make it fragile are the same things that give it power. View this email in your browser At the US Capitol, pro-Trump extr…
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January 5, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Our 20 most-read articles of 2020

Our 20 most-read articles of 2020 Pastoral care during a pandemic, churches that are missing the point, White Christians standing up for racial justice, and more. View this email in your browser Our 20 most-read …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…