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Poorer Indeed: A Response to the Restriction of Women in Ministry Leadership by the Southern Baptist Convention

By Deacon Dr. Laura Gifford June 22, 2026

“Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights, beside the way,..

topicIcon Grief, women, leadership, scripture, pastor, baptist, ReEngaging ELCA Social Teaching, ELCA, Deacon
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Let S&S Do the Heavy Lifting: Crafting Services in Times of Crisis

By Augsburg Fortress February 12, 2026

In times of crisis, we search for words and rituals to ground us. Pastors and other worship leaders..

topicIcon Planning, community, Grief, service, worship, All Creation Sings, Sundays and Seasons, SundaysandSeasons.com
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Sankofa - Reaching Back to Move Forward

By Jia Starr Brown February 5, 2026

Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. As I looked at my calendar, I thought..

topicIcon community, Grief, history, justice, Valentines Day, Black History Month
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Holiday Grief: The "Why"s and "How-To"s of a Blue Christmas Service

By Rev. Laura Berdahl October 2, 2025
topicIcon Planning, Christmas, Grief, Holidays, worship
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In a Time of Trial: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Folks with Recommended Books for Churches

By Heather Blackstone November 28, 2024

700%. That’s how much calls to LGBTQIA+ crisis hotlines have increased since November 5th. Part of..

topicIcon church, community, Grief, Resources, lgbtq, love, love wins

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