Progressive Christianity and Social Justice: A Call to Action
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Progressive Christianity and Social Justice: A Call to Action

Progressive Christianity and Social Justice: A Call to Action In recent years, there has been a growing movement within Christianity that seeks to marry the principles of progressive social justice with the traditional teachings of the faith. Progressive Christianity recognizes that the message of Jesus calls us to not only […]

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Lent and Aladdin; A Comparison
Lent

Lent and Aladdin; A Comparison

Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal for Christians around the world. As we journey through this season, it is important to seek out inspiration and guidance from a variety of sources, including movies like Disney’s “Aladdin.” One of the most striking aspects of “Aladdin” is its […]

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Why should the previously incarcerated be allowed in the ministry?
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Why should the previously incarcerated be allowed in the ministry?

There are several compelling arguments for the inclusivity of previously incarcerated individuals in the ministry: Overall, the inclusion of previously incarcerated individuals in the ministry is a way of living out the core values of Christianity, including love, compassion, forgiveness, and redemption. It is an opportunity to promote diversity, representation, […]

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Inclusion and Christianity: A Spoken Word
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Inclusion and Christianity: A Spoken Word

Inclusion and Christianity, Two concepts that some find at odds, But if we look a little deeper, We’ll find they’re one and the same, by God. For Christ himself was inclusive, Welcoming all with open arms, From the outcasts to the sinners, He saw them all as beloved charms. And […]

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The Prayer of a UCC Pastor 2023
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The Prayer of a UCC Pastor 2023

As a pastor of a church, In the United Church of Christ, I’ve learned to embrace diversity, With love as my guiding light. My flock is a tapestry, Of different colors and hues, Different cultures and traditions, Different political views. Some lean left, some lean right, And some find their […]

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Lent

Prayer for the Trans Community

Dear God, We come before you today with heavy hearts, as we witness the persecution and discrimination faced by our trans siblings in the United States. As state legislatures seek to pass harmful and oppressive laws that deny the basic humanity of trans individuals, we ask for your guidance and […]

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