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December 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Merry Christmas from the Century!

Merry Christmas from the Century! CC content just in time for the holiday. God as a baby, prayers of protection, new poems, and more. View this email in your browser Merry Christmas I write you this email from a house—my house—full of in…
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December 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM

The traditions that make us who we are

The traditions that make us who we are New CC content on childhood faith, the little town of Bethlehem, Leo Tolstoy, and more. View this email in your browser The value of traditions This past weekend marked the 20th anniversary of my mo…
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December 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Our work depends on you.

Our work depends on you. View this email in your browser Dear friend, Our Christian Century offices in Chicago are not fancy. Some file cabinets, old desks, and lots of bookshelves occupy the space. Mismatched silverware and dishes fill…
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December 10, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Which gifts are right this Christmas?

Which gifts are right this Christmas? New CC content on book recommendations, the science of incarnation, the value of vulnerability, and more. View this email in your browser So many gifts this season For better or worse, Christmas is a…
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December 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM

A great gift idea for your loved ones this Christmas

A great gift idea for your loved ones this Christmas Massive discounts on Century gift subscriptions! View this email in your browser Give a subscription for just $19.95! Your gift rec…
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December 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Advent in these troubling times

Advent in these troubling times Dietrich Bonhoeffer, signs from God, and heavy metal apocalypticism in the Christian Century. VIEW IN BROWSER   Print + Digital or Digital-Only Subscribe now for just $9.95 for one year (…
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December 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM

A perfect time for Advent

A perfect time for Advent New CC content on signs from God, apocalyptic music, how to endure, and more. View this email in your browser Advent in the time of authoritarianism I’m fairly new to Advent after spending most of my faith life …
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November 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Give the gift of the Christian Century

Give the gift of the Christian Century A huge discount on holiday gift subscriptions View this email in your browser Gift subscriptions for just $19.95! Give the gift of thoughtful com…
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November 27, 2024 at 1:00 AM

The value of what we do.

The value of what we do. View this email in your browser Dear friend,   I never remember the difference between a non-profit and a not-for-profit organization. (The Christian Century is a nonprofit, but I had to look it up!) All I know…
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November 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Will the real Dietrich Bonhoeffer please stand up?

Will the real Dietrich Bonhoeffer please stand up? New CC content on “Bonhoeffer moments” and films, theologian Barbara Holmes, bone chapels, and more. View this email in your browser Who was Bonhoeffer? I write to you from the exibitor h…
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November 22, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This feels like a funeral.

This feels like a funeral. 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 21, 2024 at 12:59 AM

Are you a difference maker?

Are you a difference maker? View this email in your browser Dear friend, “Are you a change maker?” That’s the opening line of an advertisement currently running on large electronic billboards inside airports. I don’t know what the ad is…
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November 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Free Subscription: Real Issues, Reliable Coverage from the Episcopal News Service

Free Subscription: Real Issues, Reliable Coverage from the Episcopal News Service 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 …
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November 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Finding hope, building resilience

Finding hope, building resilience New CC content on spiritual histories, experiencing change, listening to silence, and more. View this email in your browser Building resilience In last week’s email I asked you how you are finding hope, …
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November 13, 2024 at 2:59 PM

A matching gift to double your impact!

A matching gift to double your impact! View this email in your browser Dear friend, Do you ever wonder if your donation to a specific cause makes a difference? If you’re like most people, you do. You ponder the specific amount of your g…
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November 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Living in the aftermath

Living in the aftermath New CC content on resilience, Jesus as king, learning to trust, and more. View this email in your browser Moving forward together In last week’s email I asked you how you were doing. The email went out on election…
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November 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM

At the intersection of faith and politics

At the intersection of faith and politics Augustine’s wisdom, resisting tyranny, and better dialogues in the Christian Century VIEW IN BROWSER   Print + Digital or Digital-Only Subscribe now for just $9.95 for one year …
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November 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

How are you holding up this week?

How are you holding up this week? New CC content on Augustine, resistance, spiritual practices, and more. View this email in your browser Checking in during a big week I wonder how you’re doing this week. Most of the folks I know here in…
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November 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Free Subscription: Real Issues, Reliable Coverage from the Episcopal News Service

Free Subscription: Real Issues, Reliable Coverage from the Episcopal News Service 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 …
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October 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Free Ebook: Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries

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 Archaeological discoveries are the puzzle pieces of the past. Archaeologists…
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October 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Learning from those who are different

Learning from those who are different New CC content on liberation theology, youth ministry, polarization, and more View this email in your browser Toward more expansive faith Hello, all! Elizabeth Palmer here, filling in for Jon while h…
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October 26, 2024 at 2:03 PM

It's time to take back Christianity!

It's time to take back Christianity! Resources to share on how Jesus' teachings can inform your vote 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 rea…
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October 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Introducing The Westminster Study Bible

Introducing The Westminster Study Bible 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 This email was sent to [email protected]
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October 22, 2024 at 3:01 PM

A time for politics

A time for politics New CC content on voting, democracy, border policy, Abraham Lincoln, and more. View this email in your browser Politics, politics, politics One of the things I appreciate about the Century is its breadth of content. O…
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October 20, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Join us for an incredible lecture

Join us for an incredible lecture with celebrated theologian Emilie Townes The Christian Century invites you to Premeditated Indifference: Facing (In)Justice with the Power of Hope An evening of insight and learning with Emilie M. Townes   Thur…
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October 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Preaching resources for the holidays

Preaching resources for the holidays Weekly emails to help you during Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Sunday’s Coming Premium: Just $4.95 per month from the editors of the Christian Century Get ready for the holiday season of preaching Every…
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October 15, 2024 at 3:01 PM

What did Jesus mean when he said, “You are the salt of the earth”?

What did Jesus mean when he said, “You are the salt of the earth”? New CC content on saltiness, poetry’s power, Christian nationalism, and more. View this email in your browser Jesus, poetry, and nationalism From time to time I sing the …
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October 12, 2024 at 12:59 PM

What is life like for Christians in Palestine?

What is life like for Christians in Palestine? An interview with Munther Isaac, evangelical implosion, and Catholic integralism in the Christian Century VIEW IN BROWSER   Print + Digital or Digital-Only Subscribe now fo…
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October 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM

🍂 Fall Seminars at PTS: Engage with Faith, Justice, and Mysticism

🍂 Fall Seminars at PTS: Engage with Faith, Justice, and Mysticism 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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October 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM

New Ministry Resources from Alban Books

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October 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Voicing an audible “no” to meaningless suffering

Voicing an audible “no” to meaningless suffering A new CC essay from Wendell Berry. Plus pieces on honest prayers, political hypocrisy, and more. View this email in your browser Violence and hypocrisy When possible, our magazine leads wi…
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October 1, 2024 at 3:09 PM

How do events on other continents affect our daily lives?

How do events on other continents affect our daily lives? New CC content on local bookstores, persecution of churches, Ecclesiastes, and more. View this email in your browser The local and the global Our fall books issue is continuing to…
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September 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM

New Sojourners issue: countering Christian nationalism

New Sojourners issue: countering Christian nationalism The rise of right-wing politics and loving God and neighbor in polarizing times View this email in your browser The Christian Century from time to time will send an email on behalf of organizations …
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September 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Keen insights into society’s most vexing problems

Keen insights into society’s most vexing problems View this email in your browser Will you be one of our 50?   Wendell Berry has written a remarkable piece for The Christian Century, which we’re featuring as our cover story in the Octo…
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September 24, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Books that are changing the world

Books that are changing the world New CC content on fantasy literature, poverty, church conflict, and more. View this email in your browser Books! Our website is starting to roll out content from the October 2024 issue—our fall books iss…
  Peter W. Marty, The Christian Century · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM

The shifting landscape of US religion and politics

The shifting landscape of US religion and politics View this email in your browser Will you be one of our 50?   Kamala Harris is in the news a lot these weeks. Her smile and carefree laugh catch people’s eye. Her debate performance rem…
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September 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM

How can a church change its culture?

How can a church change its culture? New CC content on culture change, choosing hope, “Amazing Grace,” and more. View this email in your browser Going deeper If you’re reading this, you are on our Editors’ Picks email list. Thank you for…
  Peter W. Marty, The Christian Century · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Lovingly and carefully prepared writing

Lovingly and carefully prepared writing View this email in your browser Will you be one of our 50?   If you’ve tried to call a big box retailer in recent months, or a utility company, internet provider, airline, or really anybody outsi…
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September 11, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Celebrating 60 years of National Catholic Reporter

Celebrating 60 years of National Catholic Reporter Preorder NCR's 60th anniversary book now 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 fund the ministry of t…
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September 10, 2024 at 3:01 PM

The church is not dead

The church is not dead New CC content on resurrection, woman pastors, Emily Dickinson, and more. View this email in your browser Life and death I am back from a lovely and restful vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. Restful except for…
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September 6, 2024 at 2:02 PM

New Bonhoeffer Online Class and Audio Docuseries - Register Now!

New Bonhoeffer Online Class and Audio Docuseries - Register Now! An invitation from Homebrewed Christianity 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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September 5, 2024 at 4:42 PM

The poetic space of the liturgy

The poetic space of the liturgy Sacramental imagination, sports mythology, and Christological debates in the Christian Century. VIEW IN BROWSER   Print + Digital or Digital-Only Subscribe now for just $9.95 for one year…
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September 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM

What comes after a ceasefire?

What comes after a ceasefire? New CC content on Netanyahu’s failed leadership, sports mythology, the value of religion, and more. View this email in your browser I write to you from the past If you think about it, every book, article, an…
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August 27, 2024 at 3:01 PM

What ministry looks like in Palestine

What ministry looks like in Palestine New CC content on Palestinian Christianity, Catholic integralism, poetic liturgy, and more. View this email in your browser A powerful interview One of the best parts of my job is that I get to conne…
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August 23, 2024 at 2:01 PM

The Rainbow Stained-Glass Ceiling

The Rainbow Stained-Glass Ceiling What really happened at the UMC General Conference? The Christian Century partners with advertisers to bring you information that may be of interest. Our advertisers help support our publishing mission.Christian Century friends: greetings from Reconcilin…
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August 21, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Save big with WJK!

Refresh Your Library with WJK 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 This email was sent to [email protected] why did I …
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August 20, 2024 at 3:01 PM

The faith(s) of a presidential candidate

The faith(s) of a presidential candidate New CC content on Kamala Harris, Christians who keep Torah, and more. View this email in your browser Interfaith politics I’m always excited when someone writes their first Century article. It’s g…
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August 17, 2024 at 12:59 PM

An affordable resource for sermon prep

An affordable resource for sermon prep Lectionary resources to help you with writing, preaching, and more. Sunday’s Coming Premium: Just $4.95 per month from the editors of the Christian Century Extraordinary sermons in Ordinary Time Every is…
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August 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Is something missing in American spirituality?

Is something missing in American 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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August 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM

What type of nation do you want to live in?

What type of nation do you want to live in? New CC content on Christian nationalism, waiting, interfaith friendship, and more. View this email in your browser Religious pluralism Here in the US, it feels like a particularly important and…