A woman’s place
How can we empower the wisdom of women who are finding a place in God’s community despite barriers?
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A playlist selected by Allison Snyder inspired by the June 2022 issue of Messenger, featuring both melancholy and hope in community building and remembrance.
In a world suffering from the evil of war, a fervent prayer sung by African Americans a century ago is always welcome.
Messenger won five awards in the 2021 Associated Church Press “Best of the Church Press” competition.
Empires come and go with regularity. Are there common traits that seem to lead to downfall?
“People resist change, and can become angry and hostile when faced with the need for it.” — Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Listen to a playlist curated by Jeff Lennard, inspired by the May 2022 issue of Messenger.
Are we ready to stop being afraid? Are we ready to run from emptiness and move forward in faith?
It was around that large kitchen table that we knew we belonged. We didn’t have to be good; we didn’t have to be smart; we didn’t have to be anybody but ourselves. It was around that table that we were unconditionally loved.
Compost is made of the scraps—the peels, the browned outer leaves, the discarded grounds. It feels sometimes like my faith is made of scraps, too.