Congregationalism & Churches
Eight writers daydream about passion projects they will (realistically) never pursue. Writers, in one sense, can write whatever they please. They can follow their creativity and curiosity wherever it carries them. They can ponder mysteries, investigate unknowns, and build narrative worlds, with possibilities as limitless as an empty page. Real life, of course, imposes limits.… Read More
Vol. 16 No. 1 January 3, 2017 Dear Friend, I often meet people today who think that they may practice a vital faith while remaining separated from any regular association with other believers. The New Testament rather vigorously begs to differ with them. For example, we read in the Book of Hebrews: “Let us not… Read More
Vol. 16 No. 4 April 4, 2017 Dear Friend, One of the great balancing acts in the Christian life is to hold conviction and compassion together. We are to know what we believe and why we believe it and to treat other people with dignity and respect even if they do not share… Read More
Why accepting a congregation’s shortcomings is key to developing its strengths. Church can be so disappointing. We want it to be healthy and vibrant, growing and missional, faithful and generous, but we often see more problems than triumphs, more fear than courage, and more weakness than strength in our local congregations. We are not always… Read More
United Church of Christ members put love in action with every gift they make to One Great Hour of Sharing. In 2021, love provided clean water for school children in Zimbabwe. Through Christian Care, an arm of the Zimbabwe Council… The post ‘Love Remains’ — long-term and worldwide — through One Great Hour of Sharing… Read More