Theological Reflection

Sounding the alarm against empire

Faced with the mass mobilization of federal forces in Washington, D.C., a United Methodist Church pastor writes about how she and others are offering protection and hope.

By Donna Claycomb Sokol Pastor, Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church

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Belonging to God and to one another

When we work toward embracing every individual without exception we move closer to the world God wants for us.

By Khristi Lauren Adams Author

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The church can build community in a time of division

In our current age, marked by division and uncertainty, faith communities serve as a crucial refuge, a sanctuary where people find comfort, unity and purpose, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Mycal X. Brickhouse Director of programs and grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Federal law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C., are deepening fear and uncertainty for unhoused people

God wants us to see and to know one another, but the federal crackdown on people who are homeless is forcing them to be invisible. This should be gut-wrenching to Christians, says a pastor in Washington, D.C.

By Meghan Brown Pastor

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What do the roads look like in the kingdom of God? Why urban planning is a theological issue

Urban spaces are designed for cars, not people. But this focus deprives our citizens, especially the most vulnerable, of freedom and safety, writes a Nashville pastor who serves on a transportation advisory group.

By Robin L. Owen Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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Caught up in this summer’s relentless heat, we should remember that seasons exist beyond the weather

Like the calendar and the church year, our lives and work have seasons. We are best served by recognizing them and adjusting accordingly, writes the director of communications for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Emily Lund Director of Communications, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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What Zoom has taught us about in-person connection and stewardship of relationships

The expansion of virtual meeting options during the pandemic allowed us to continue our work and personal interactions more safely. Now, we need to rediscover the value of in-person gathering versus online efficiency, writes a director of grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Victoria Atkinson White Director of Grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Sounding the alarm against empire

Belonging to God and to one another

The church can build community in a time of division

Federal law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C., are deepening fear and uncertainty for unhoused people

What do the roads look like in the kingdom of God? Why urban planning is a theological issue

Caught up in this summer’s relentless heat, we should remember that seasons exist beyond the weather

What Zoom has taught us about in-person connection and stewardship of relationships

Jerusha Neal: Walter Brueggemann understood the task of preaching

How do we live our lives while the world burns?

Entertaining angels can be harder than it sounds, but it’s also worthwhile and important

Spiritual leadership is always contextual