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International Day of Nonviolence
When some hear the word nonviolence, they may mistakenly equate it with passivity. But true, active nonviolence requires a daily engagement of discipline, faith, compassion and love.
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The Ministers’ March for Justice: The how, the why, the march, and what next from a white pastor.
The Rev. Brent Salsgiver, pastor of Paxton UMC, attended August's Ministers' March for Justice. He reflects on his experience and what's next.
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Peacebuilding and conflict transformation among farmers and herdsmen in Nigeria
Violent conflict between farmers and herdsmen in Northern Nigeria has left more than 340 people dead and 82,000 more displaced in 2017. The crisis remains a major issue in Nigeria, and the government is not doing much to resolve this menace.
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Celebrating the impact of contraception
Today, we celebrate World Contraception Day. We thank God for these life-changing contraceptives that have come to save women’s lives around the world.
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Reflections on my time at Church and Society
Quinn Wonderling reflects on her first few months at Church and Society.
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Lessons from recovery
September is National Recovery Month. The Rev. Jack Womack, a pastor in Texas, reflects on the lessons he's learned in recovery and how each of us can apply them to our lives.
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Bautista addresses World Congress on Religious Freedom, receives Award of Honor
The Rev. Dr. Liberato Bautista of Church and Society addressed a plenary session of the eight World Congress for Religious Freedom, moderated a breakout session, and was one of 10 recipients of this year’s Award of Honor.
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Undoing racism: What white clergy can do to help
White supremacy is both a product of history and a very real present reality. There is education that white people, and white clergy specifically, need to undergo — and lead others in — to engage in the dismantling of racism.
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A prayer for World Communion Sunday
World Communion Sunday is October 1 this year. Here’s a prayer you can use in your worship service.
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Honoring International Literacy Day
Over 50 years ago, UNESCO officially proclaimed Sept. 8 as International Literacy Day to actively mobilize the international community and to promote literacy as an instrument to empower individuals, communities and societies.
