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Simplicity sharpens focus in faith-filled lives
Simplicity can be complicated. But its spiritual rewards are great.
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The spiritual fruits of play
Play isn’t just for kids. It offers spiritual benefits for all ages, advocates say. Imagine Jesus as Jester.
More >Treading online an act of faith
Promise or peril? An online guidebook gives religious congregations insights into navigating Web 2.0 technologies.
More >Meeting God in holy silence
St. Paul says Christians are to “pray without ceasing.” One Quaker practitioner says holy silence — a way of listening to God — is one way to do that.
More >The Changing Nature of Worship
A church in Illinois streams video of a sermon from the home church miles away and displays it on a large screen. A church in California offers half a dozen “video cafes,” each featuring different types of worship music to correspond to the different tastes of its participants. These are just a few of the changes taking place as U.S. congregations grapple with new technologies and contemporary idioms in worship.
More >Tradition puts spotlight on gift of music
Appreciation for music’s vital role in ministry is the impetus behind Choir Anniversary, a tradition in many black churches. The African American Lectionary provides resources for congregations planning the celebration.
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The African American Lectionary: Multimedia resources::This Web page archives and provides easy access to multimedia resources provided by African... More > |
Timeless Articles by Carl Dudley::From 1995 to 1999, veteran church consultant Carl Dudley wrote a series of 24 field notes... More > |
What do two million church attenders think?::Conducted by the Congregational Life Project, this profile of worshippers in their congregations... More > |
Religion and the Internet::Here are a set of articles and websites that address topics about the interplay of religion and... More > |