Expanding its seven-year partnership with Grand Valley State University, St. John’s United Church of Christ in Grand Rapids, Mich., opened its doors this summer to the university’s School of Communication. [...]
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Just over a month after its rollout, Faith Practices is drawing enthusiastic reviews from subscribers praising the simplicity of its use and the depth of the reflection it provides. To date, 73 churches have subscribed to the resources. [...] Just over a month after its rollout, Faith Practices is drawing enthusiastic reviews from subscribers praising the simplicity of its use and the depth of the reflection it provides. To date, 73 churches have subscribed to the resources. [...] How do you wash something in blood and have it come out white’ Well, you can if it’s symbolic. It’s not real blood. Or a real lamb. Or even a real robe. And it’s not literally ‘white’ either. The blood, the lamb, the robe, and the color white symbolize other things. Once we’re taught what those other things are, we can think about them. We can think about the ideas of suffering, sacrifice, innocence, and redemption. [...] Jesus, you broke the rules to reach out to other people. Guide us when people and relationships are more important than rules. And thank you for welcoming us wherever we are on life’s journey, regardless of birth certificates, fees or paperwork. [...] |
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