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September 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Deadline Approaching: Apply by October 15th!

Deadline Approaching: Apply by October 15th! Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants. 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 publish…
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September 5, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Church structures and church words

Church structures and church words New CC content on heresy, architecture, retirement, and more. View this email in your browser By humans, for humans One of my favorite parts of this job is discovering and sharing the human aspects of t…
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August 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM

A theologian who pulls no punches

A theologian who pulls no punches A shocking CC interview, plus articles on Barbie, cosmology, racial tension, and more. View this email in your browser Tone vs. substance Last week I talked about our letters to the editor section and in…
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August 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM

EarthBeat: Faith and climate change

EarthBeat: Faith and climate change View in browser The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission. The…
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August 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Doctrine that divides us

Doctrine that divides us CC articles about substitutionary atonement, nonviolent activism, and much more. View this email in your browser Controversial theology One of the joys of my role here at the Century is running point on our lette…
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August 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Deepen your lectionary knowledge 📕

Deepen your lectionary knowledge 📕 Subscribe and get full access to our hand-curated resource Sunday’s Coming Premium: Just $4.95 per month from the editors of the Christian Century For preachers and teachers Get ready for preaching and teachi…
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August 15, 2023 at 3:01 PM

The importance of being in conversation

The importance of being in conversation CC articles about talking across differences, praying through grief, and much more. View this email in your browser Intentional dialogue It seems like it is always difficult (but usually important)…
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August 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Challenge yourself to a deeper relationship with Christ.

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August 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Learning from—and improving on—history

Learning from—and improving on—history CC articles about biblical interpretation, nonviolent peacemaking, clergy activism, and more. View this email in your browser Getting weird with history This past weekend, for the first time ever, I…
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August 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Discerning the body

Discerning the body "What becomes of a church body when we enact unity at the table while ignoring our brokenness?" View this email in your browser All-Digital Subscription, just $19.95   …
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August 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM

When the past and present collide

When the past and present collide CC articles about church conflict, nature’s songs, Sinéad O’Connor, and more. View this email in your browser Old friends, new places Last weekend my wife took a solo camping trip while I hosted one of m…
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July 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Practicing Compassion in a World of Conflict

Practicing Compassion in a World of Conflict 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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July 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM

A new free weekly resource for groups or personal study

A new free weekly resource for groups or personal study Introducing Going Deeper, from the Christian Century. Going Deeper: A free weekly resource   It’s one thing to breeze through an article. And it’s okay to do that! We hope the thoughtful, …
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July 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Can we be realists but also have hope?

Can we be realists but also have hope? CC articles about embracing reality, the power of aesthetics, preaching on race, and more. View this email in your browser Reality, but also hope My summer travels continue: last weekend I was in no…
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July 18, 2023 at 3:59 PM

“Wild” theology and practices

“Wild” theology and practices CC articles about chickens, Jesus’ methods, resisting violence, and more. View this email in your browser A mild man at a Wild festival I have just returned to Chicago after four days in the North Carolina h…
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July 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Add your voice: A survey on spirituality.

Add your voice: A survey on spirituality. 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. …
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July 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM

What are we learning?

What are we learning? CC articles about American religion, city planning, the Black social gospel, and more. View this email in your browser Always learning The folks in the Christian tradition I used to practice were very fond of asking…
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July 8, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Blessings & curses

Blessings & curses Amy Frykholm writes, "I wasn't expecting to fall in love with Deuteronomy 28, but I did." View this email in your browser All-Digital Subscription, just $19.95   …
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July 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Independent and fearless reporting on the Catholic Church

Independent and fearless reporting on the Catholic Church Try NCR for just $28 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 publ…
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July 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Your lectionary study research assistant 📚

Your lectionary study research assistant 📚 Subscribe today for only $4.95 per month Sunday’s Coming Premium: Just $4.95 per month from the editors of the Christian Century For preachers and teachers Get ready for preaching and teaching with Su…
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July 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Asking the right questions

Asking the right questions CC articles on church innovation, biblical blessings, and more. View this email in your browser Interrogate everything One of the most formative experiences in this latest chapter of my life was a theological e…
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July 1, 2023 at 12:59 PM

#EndGunViolence

#EndGunViolence Scared to talk about guns in your congregation? VIEW IN 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 Christia…
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June 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Announcing Two Schools, One Mission

Announcing Two Schools, One Mission Christian Theological Seminary The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bringyou information that may be of interest. Our advertisers helpsupport our publishing mission. Sincerely, The Christian CenturyFor News on CTS Programs & Events Su…
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June 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM

What are you “called” to be and do?

What are you “called” to be and do? CC articles on justice work, church music, anti-poverty efforts, and more. View this email in your browser Calling and vocation The past week and a half, spent at a retreat for my faith community and a…
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June 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Receive books inspiring faith, hope, and love—at no charge

Receive books inspiring faith, hope, and love—at no charge 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, T…
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June 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Do faith, church, and ministry matter?

Do faith, church, and ministry matter? CC articles on old sermons, religious metaphor, surprising pets, and more. View this email in your browser Ministry matters I’ve mentioned before that I lead a fully online faith community focused l…
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June 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Sojourners for $10

Sojourners for $10 Cover story: Is the Enneagram a gimmick or useful tool? View this email in your browser The Christian Century from time to time will send an email on behalf of organizations that may be of interest to our readers. These paid advertise…
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June 13, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Where can we find some goodness?

Where can we find some goodness? CC articles on Mr. Rogers, rural pastors, marine biology, and more. View this email in your browser Some good things It’s easy to get bogged down in negativity. I’m sure the 24-hour news cycle doesn’t hel…
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June 9, 2023 at 12:59 PM

After deconstruction

After deconstruction In the June 2023 issue, Peter W. Marty puts SNAP cuts in perspective and Amy-Jill Levine discusses the lectionary. View this email in your browser All-Digital Subscription, just $19.95   …
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June 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Discover the Masters program that is right for your future

Discover the Masters program that is right for your future 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, T…
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June 6, 2023 at 3:01 PM

News and faith from around the world

News and faith from around the world CC articles on Ukraine, Hungary, US economic policy, and more. View this email in your browser Around the country and the globe One of the rotten fruits of our hyper-individualistic culture seems to b…
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May 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Lectionary knowledge for preachers and teachers

Lectionary knowledge for preachers and teachers Only $4.95 per month Sunday’s Coming Premium: Just $4.95 per month from the editors of the Christian Century For preachers and teachers Get ready for preaching and teaching with Sunday’s Coming P…
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May 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Rebuilding our faith

Rebuilding our faith CC articles about faith evolution, protecting children, a Judy Blume novel, and more. View this email in your browser A new sort of faith I’ve mentioned that I lead an online church that is “post-evangelical.” Our li…
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May 23, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Imagining new worlds

Imagining new worlds CC articles on science fiction, reading, Pentecost, and more. View this email in your browser Nerdiness for the win Here’s a fun fact about me that you may not know: I’m a big science fiction nerd. In middle school I…
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May 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM

New Ministry Resources from Rowman & Littlefield and Alban Books

New Ministry Resources from Rowman & Littlefield and Alban Books 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. Si…
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May 16, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Equipping the saints

Equipping the saints CC articles on seminary degrees, new books in theology, Christian ethics, and more. View this email in your browser Resources for the church I write you this email from an Airbnb in Minneapolis. I’m here with my coll…
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May 9, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Revising old beliefs and opinions

Revising old beliefs and opinions CC content on Julian of Norwich, Noah’s ark, the US Constitution, and more. View this email in your browser Reconsidering history, reimagining faith I’ve shared in past emails that I have a background in…
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May 6, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Join us for an evening of poetry

Join us for an evening of poetry with celebrated poet Malcolm Guite The Christian Century invites you to The Shaping Spirit of Imagination: An evening of poetry and spiritual reflection with Malcolm Guite   Thursday, May 11, 2023 7 p.m. …
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May 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Tarot’s draw

Tarot’s draw In the April 2023 issue, read spring book reviews and stories of female visionaries. View this email in your browser All-Digital Subscription, just $19.95   Special In…
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May 2, 2023 at 3:01 PM

New book reviews—and some regular articles too!

New book reviews—and some regular articles too! The latest CC content on the Incarnation, trauma, tarot cards, grief, and more. View this email in your browser A time to read If you’re not attuned to the rhythms of the Christian Century,…
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April 26, 2023 at 7:14 PM

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April 25, 2023 at 3:01 PM

This week’s new articles—on our brand new website!

This week’s new articles—on our brand new website! New CC content on gender, language, MLK, and more. View this email in your browser New look, new awards, new you If you are at all observant (I am not), you may have already noticed that…
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April 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Do politics belong in church?

Do politics belong in church? New Century articles on MLK, expulsions from state legislatures, and more. View this email in your browser Faith is political About a year ago, I titled one of these emails “Can we get back to politi…
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April 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

New Safe Sanctuaries Resource

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April 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Easter in all its forms

Easter in all its forms New CC articles on restorative justice, fighting dictators, and much more. View this email in your browser Cycles of rebirth I hope you had a life-giving Easter weekend. For me, sadly, one of the key takea…
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April 4, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Enemies in our past, present, and future

Enemies in our past, present, and future New CC articles on John’s Gospel, artificial intelligence, Nazi resistance, and more. View this email in your browser Which enemies are we talking about? I’ve always been a bit tripped up …
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March 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM

ONLINE CLASS INVITE: Bonhoeffer & the Future of Faith

ONLINE CLASS INVITE: Bonhoeffer & the Future of Faith Take a guided tour of Bonhoeffer's legacy with a collection of leading scholars. View this email in your browser   The Christian Century from time to time will send an email on behalf of organ…
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March 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Power and privilege

Power and privilege   New CC articles about antiracism, autism, Philippians 2, and more. View this email in your browser Wrestling with privilege A couple days ago I got the chance to experience live theater for the first time in…
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March 22, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Daily devotions with a global community of faith

Daily devotions with a global community of faith 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 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Paying attention to our words

Paying attention to our words New Century articles on life and death, rights-based discourse, and more. View this email in your browser Words and their meanings I will open this email with a confession: my wife and I recently bin…