Prayers for the 4th Week of Advent (December 22-24, 2024)
The Watchword for the Week: God has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. Luke 1:52 God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into […]
Presiding bishop election, Title IV cases and ‘clergy shortage’ among top ENS stories of 2024
[Episcopal News Service] It was the year a presiding bishop said goodbye – and the year The Episcopal Church said hello to a new presiding bishop. Episcopalians put the pandemic […]
Comfort and Hope This Christmas
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If there is one thread running through all of Scripture, it is this: God is faithful, and he will do it (see 1 Thessalonians 5:24).
Chief Financial Officer Kurt Barnes to retire after 21 years in top churchwide leadership position
[Episcopal News Service] Episcopal Church Chief Financial Officer Kurt Barnes plans to retire after 21 years, according to an announcement Dec. 19 by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe. In addition to […]
Statement of priorities guides budget decision by Mission and Ministry Board
A statement outlining a set of ministry priorities for the Church of the Brethren denomination has guided the Mission and Ministry Board’s decision on the 2025 budget. These priorities, identified by executive-level staff following a series of retreats that general secretary David Steele held over the past year, were outlined by Steele working with the Executive Committee.
Upholding Justice: UUs Confronted Challenges to Democracy in 2024
Across the country, Unitarian Universalists collaborated with community partners to advocate for reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and other values central to the faith.
Family and the Power of Support
Through the hardships of war, the loss of loved ones and the challenges of resettling in a new country, the finds hope and healing through community support, resilience and love. My parents, may Allah have mercy on them, were the foundation of my strength and optimism. My father always encouraged us to help others, often saying: “Life is like a ... Read More
Anglican Communion secretary general shares Christmas message
[Anglican Communion Office] The Rt. Rev. Anthony Poggo, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, Dec. 19 released his Christmas message for 2024. Reflecting on the light of Christ and the […]
Advent Prayers – December 2024
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.” Isaiah 9:2, NSRVue Dear Eternal God, […]
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