The uproar over Palin’s claim of the label “feminism” reminds us that people want space in their faith communities to talk about gender, marriage and family.
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Penny Edgell
Professor, University of Minnesota
Penny Edgell is a professor of sociology at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Her main interest is in how religion shapes moral culture.
Penny Edgell: The church as source of emotional support (part 2)
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Penny Edgell
Professor, University of Minnesota
How good are churches at providing “bonding” social capital among its members?
Penny Edgell: The church as source of emotional support
Link to author Penny Edgell
By
Penny Edgell
Professor, University of Minnesota
How good are churches at providing “bonding” social capital among its members?
Penny Edgell: Worrying about the Millennials
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Penny Edgell
Professor, University of Minnesota
Religious leaders had better be concerned about the drop in religious affiliation among Millennials.
Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative
A new grant is available to support endeavors that help children come to know and love God and grow in faith.
The Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative aims to support programs that help congregations strengthen worship and prayer practices that respect how children experience God and express their faith, include children with disabilities, draw upon the arts, create opportunities for Bible storytelling, and connect worship to the daily lives of children and families.
Proposals are due by 5 p.m. (ET) on May 6, 2024.
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