The Spiritual Side of Restorative Justice
In my formative years when, among other things, I was exploring my still-young Christian...
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UCC in the News
Religious traditions can help with holiday blues, mental health experts...
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A church retreat came to the aid of Canada's latest disaster...
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Strategic and Faithful Disconnection
In the months leading up to the last national election, I spent countless hours doing voter...
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Consent Education is Suicide Prevention
“Consent Education is Suicide Prevention” read the sign the woman held. This resonates...
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Queerfully and Wonderfully Made
Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide and mental health. Please prioritize...
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New Life in Harm Reduction
Last Sunday, the Harm Reduction Family Love Feast formally re-launched our monthly worship...
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Imagine Together
This election year registered voters had the opportunity to take our values to the polls...
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One Sure Thing
The deadline for this column was one day before the November 5 election. By the time you read...
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Companioning with a Stranger
As a new pastor in a church in Amish country, I did not expect to be welcomed by all. I was...
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Saying ‘Yes’ to Reproductive Justice is Living Out the Gospel
Marching through the streets of New York City the day Roe V. Wade overturned became my...
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No Sacrifice Zones
A sacrifice zone is a geographic area that has been permanently impaired by...
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Intergenerational Relationships—Our Secret Superpower
Earlier in the year, I had a call with Liam McMahon, the Civic Engagement Director for a...
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A Test of Faith
“The United States confronts a crisis of democracy, and the American church confronts a test...
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Sticks and Stones and Hate Speech
There is an old playground saying that goes something like this: “Sticks and stones may...
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Civility across Differences
We are in the midst of yet another national election cycle in the United States. In these days...
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Toward a Better Understanding of China
Prejudice and hostility have been directed against many minority groups and those perceived as...
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“For My Neighbor”
Growing up, I had a clear boundary when playing outside on my street. I could go no further...
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Reclaiming Religious Freedom
“Which do you support more: religious freedom or LGBTQ+ rights?” This question has been...
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