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January 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM

We hear you're an avid reader of progressive religious news...

We hear you're an avid reader of progressive religious news... Subscribe to the National Catholic Reporter for $24.95 Try NCR: a whole year for $24.95 Subscribe Today! As a reader of The Christian Century, you clearly value thoughtful,…
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January 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM

'Freud's Last Session' with C.S. Lewis | Starring Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode In Theaters Now

'Freud's Last Session' with C.S. Lewis | Starring Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode In Theaters Now View this email in your browser The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help supp…
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January 16, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Martin Luther King and today’s racial crises

Martin Luther King and today’s racial crises Old content from MLK and new content from Melissa Florer-Bixler, Peter Marty, and more. View this email in your browser Racism, then and now Yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day here in th…
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January 13, 2024 at 4:01 PM

World Religions Online Course — New from Wesley Pathways

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 World Religions: Passionately Christian and Compassionately Interreligious A new online course for Lent from Wes…
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January 13, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Be a Part of It—Secure Your Spot!

Be a Part of It—Secure Your Spot! Calvin Symposium on Worship 2024 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…
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January 11, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Sunday’s Coming Premium for just $4.95 per month

Sunday’s Coming Premium for just $4.95 per month Lectionary resources to help leaders prepare for Lent (and every Sunday). Sunday’s Coming Premium: Just $4.95 per month from the editors of the Christian Century For preachers and teachers Get r…
  Peter W. Marty, The Christian Century · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 3:02 PM

With warm thanks!

With warm thanks! View this email in your browser Dear Friend: As a non-profit journalistic ministry, The Christian Century relies heavily on donor support to be the leading voice in American religious commentary. I am grateful to all…
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January 9, 2024 at 4:03 PM

What do preaching and the Gnostic gospels have in common?

What do preaching and the Gnostic gospels have in common? Brand new CC content from Sam Wells, Philip Jenkins, and more. View this email in your browser An ode to our columnists Once or twice each year, I use this email to praise our mag…
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January 5, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Trinity Leadership Fellows 2024–2026: a free program for the newly ordained and faith leaders

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 Church Wall Street, an Episcopal parish in New York City, invites you to apply to be a Trinity L…
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January 3, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Worshiping at the church of Taylor

Worshiping at the church of Taylor Taylor Swift, refugee houses, and a Vatican McDonald’s in the latest issue of the Century VIEW IN BROWSER   Print + Digital or Digital-Only Subscribe now for just $9.95 for one year (1…
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January 2, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Happy new year from the Century!

Happy new year from the Century! Our top articles of 2023, plus brand new content. View this email in your browser Looking back and ahead Growing up, I was deeply ambivalent about new year celebrations. It was fun to stay up and count do…
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December 31, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Midnight tonight.

Midnight tonight. Reader-supported journalism needs readers like you. View this email in your browser Friends — There's only a few hours left in 2023, and we're so close to achieving our end-of-year fundraising goal. We have until midnight tonight to …
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December 26, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Merry Christmas! Here are some great new poems.

Merry Christmas! Here are some great new poems. New CC content on a Vatican McDonald’s, holiday grief, incarnation, and more. View this email in your browser Poetry for Christmas Merry Christmas! I hope you had a blessed and restful holi…
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December 20, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Give the gift of the Century for just $19.95

Give the gift of the Century for just $19.95 View this email in your browser Gift subscriptions for just $19.95! Give the gift of thoughtful commentary and outstanding writing with a su…
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December 19, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Mary as a prophet, Mary as a mother

Mary as a prophet, Mary as a mother New CC content on the Magnificat, parenting, Bethlehem, and more. View this email in your browser Mary, prophetic mother In my years as a conservative evangelical, my engagement with the figure of Mary…
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December 13, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Time is urgent

Time is urgent Make a difference today! View this email in your browser Dear friend, Time is urgent for you to make a difference in our 2023 matching gift campaign. The year is quickly closing out. We need to hear from…
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December 13, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Holiday Magic Is In the Air! Wipe Out Medical Debt This Season.

  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 Christmas time is widely considered to be filled with peace, love, and abun…
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December 12, 2023 at 4:02 PM

The time of year for Bible characters

The time of year for Bible characters New CC content on Mary, John the Baptist, Paul’s adoption metaphors, and more. View this email in your browser Which figure in the Nativity are you? Alas, I do not have a Buzzfeed quiz for you with 1…
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December 8, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Books inspiring faith, hope, and love — at no charge.

Want compelling books on transformative faith and justice—at no cost? Speakeasy is looking for a few good reviewers! 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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December 7, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Are all Christians adopted?

Are all Christians adopted? Examining Paul's adoption metaphor in the latest issue of the Century VIEW IN BROWSER   Print + Digital or Digital-Only Subscribe now for just $9.95 for one year (12 issues)   …
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December 5, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Church history, vocational calling, and Christmas gifts.

Church history, vocational calling, and Christmas gifts. New CC content on these topics, plus Jon rights a wrong. View this email in your browser An apology and an excited share In last week’s email, I accidentally messed up one of the l…
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December 1, 2023 at 2:01 PM

A special offer from the Presbyterian Outlook

A special offer from the Presbyterian Outlook Try the Outlook for just $9.95 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 mi…
  Peter W. Marty, The Christian Century · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Do you want to add value to a lot of lives?

Do you want to add value to a lot of lives? There is still time to give! View this email in your browser Dear friend, If you’re who I think you are, you have no shortage of giving opportunities and good causes to support. Especially at…
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November 28, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Taylor Swift among the world’s religions

Taylor Swift among the world’s religions New CC content on pop music, religious differences, the impact of rage, and more. View this email in your browser Other religions and their pop stars I love it when articles that appear to have ve…
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November 21, 2023 at 9:01 PM

We don’t have a middle name.

We don’t have a middle name. But if we did, it might be nonprofit. View this email in your browser Dear friend, We don’t have a middle name at The Christian Century. But if we did, it might well be the word “nonprofit.” Our existence, …
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November 21, 2023 at 4:01 PM

A room full of religion nerds

A room full of religion nerds New CC content on church history, spiritual lostness, and a theology of menstruation. View this email in your browser The writers of the Century I write to you from San Antonio, at our magazine’s booth at AA…
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November 19, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Mushrooms at the table?

Mushrooms at the table? Psychedelics and spirituality in the latest issue of the Century VIEW IN BROWSER   Print + Digital or Digital-Only Subscribe now for just $9.95 for one year (12 issues)   …
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November 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Join Diana Bass and Philip Clayton this Advent for 'The Cosmic Christ'!

Join Diana Bass and Philip Clayton this Advent for 'The Cosmic Christ'! 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 advertis…
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November 17, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Are you a difference maker?

Are you a difference maker? You can be right now! View this email in your browser Dear friend, Are you a difference maker? Well, you can be right now, and for one of the most significant organizations in American religious life. Here’…
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November 14, 2023 at 4:01 PM

A Mary Magdalene cover-up?

A Mary Magdalene cover-up? New CC content on biblical scholarship, Pentecostalism, political activism, and more. View this email in your browser Mysteries of the Bible I write this email as I prepare to travel to AAR/SBL (the short way o…
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November 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM

A survey on grief

A survey on grief 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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November 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM

A matching gift to double your impact!

A matching gift to double your impact! View this email in your browser Dear friend, Not everything that expands is a good thing. Our waistlines, for example. The national debt. The number of Americans living in poverty. Mold growing in …
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November 7, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Some words on Israel and the Palestinian territories

Some words on Israel and the Palestinian territories New CC content on war, haunted music, charity, and more. View this email in your browser Empathy for Israelis and Palestinians I have received quite a few emails recently from folks wo…
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October 31, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Stories by people, for people

Stories by people, for people New CC content on new life, empty rituals, unexpected conversion, and more. View this email in your browser A community of readers and writers I love this job. It brings together some of my favorite things i…
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October 27, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Sunday’s Coming Premium for just $4.95 per month

Sunday’s Coming Premium for just $4.95 per month Lectionary study for preachers, worship planners, and leaders Sunday’s Coming Premium: Just $4.95 per month from the editors of the Christian Century For preachers and teachers Get ready for pre…
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October 24, 2023 at 3:01 PM

What is our relationship with the land?

What is our relationship with the land? New CC content on land history, problems of ownership, Oppenheimer, and more. View this email in your browser Rethinking what land is The book that has probably exerted the greatest influence on my…
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October 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Stock Your Bookshelf and Save with WJK

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October 17, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Is God a narcissist?

Is God a narcissist? New CC content on why we worship, ghosts, free market capitalism, and more. View this email in your browser Why do we worship God? I love when my work at the Century intersects with other parts of my life. That happe…
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October 10, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Faith in the midst of horror

Faith in the midst of horror New CC content on scary movies, resurrection, a Nobel-winning novel, and more. View this email in your browser More spooky theology for October If you haven’t yet seen the print version of our October issue, …
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October 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Faith and horror

Faith and horror Both often ask us to reflect on the same questions View this email in your browser All-Digital Subscription, just $19.95   Special introductory offer for new subsc…
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October 5, 2023 at 3:01 PM

New Ministry Resources for Fall from Rowman & Littlefield and Alban

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October 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Films that engage with faith and religion

Films that engage with faith and religion New CC content on drama, history, horror, and more. View this email in your browser The power of film One of my most vivid memories from elementary school was one of those letdowns that seems lik…
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September 26, 2023 at 3:01 PM

R-rated theology

R-rated theology New CC content on psychedelic drugs, horror films, alien life, and more. View this email in your browser Psychedelics and monsters and aliens, oh my! It’s not every day that one of your beloved mentors writes an article …
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September 24, 2023 at 12:59 PM

Worship planning, sermon prep, and lectionary study

Worship planning, sermon prep, and lectionary study Get Sunday’s Coming Premium 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…
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September 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Co-Create an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Church

Co-Create an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Church Convocation and Resources View in browserThe Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission.Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) is committed to interse…
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September 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM

The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide

The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide 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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September 19, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Soaked in the brine of Christianity

Soaked in the brine of Christianity New CC content on religious identity, church decline, spiritual practice, and more. View this email in your browser Good to be back with you I have just returned from a 9-day whirlwind tour of the stat…
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September 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Sojourners magazine for $10

Sojourners magazine for $10 Find Healing From Religious Harm 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 advertisements help fun…
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September 12, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Digging into history

Digging into history New CC content on environmental activism, eugenics, the Gospel of Barnabas, and more View this email in your browser Learning from our forebears Hello from Elizabeth Palmer, Century senior editor. I’m filling in for …
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September 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Honoring the mothers of environmental justice

Honoring the mothers of environmental justice Dollie Burwell and Hazel Johnson are the mothers of the movement View this email in your browser All-Digital Subscription, just $19.95   …