Spirituality
What we lose when we call Christ ‘king’
Fairy-tale language makes it easy to conclude that church is not to be taken seriously
Opinion
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December 2020, UCC in Focus
A Blue Christmas service gave me fresh perspective on my parents
I didn’t know what I was walking into — but it was exactly what I needed
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Ethical Living
A different Christmas still offers a chance for growth
We won't miss the gifts. Instead, we yearn for each other.
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Ethical Living
This Christmas, consider looking beyond classic children’s books
How nostalgia stifles diversity on kids' bookshelves
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Ethical Living
I convinced myself that I caused the pandemic
One writer examines feelings of personal shame that led her to feel like she was responsible for COVID-19
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December 2020, Ethical Living
I boycotted the Sally Ann bell-ringers. Now I’m having second thoughts.
The Salvation Army adheres to a theology that considers gay sex sinful, but the organization also helped my family
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Jan./Feb. 2021, Spirituality
What white Christian support for Trump reveals about systemic racism
Exit polls suggest a legacy of white supremacy is still dividing the country
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Spirituality
How two progressive Christian New Yorkers are looking at life, post-election
We may have seen a victory for democratic values, but life in the U.S. is still uncertain and tumultuous, they say
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Spirituality
The Pope needs to live up to his words on LGBTQ2 support
Pope Francis's support for LGBTQ2 people has given me confidence as a Catholic lesbian, but they need to be more than words
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Spirituality
Pope Francis’s support for civil unions is a call to justice — and nothing new
The pontiff hasn't changed church teaching on marriage in indicating support for same-sex civil unions. Rather, he is reminding Catholics they should be concerned about justice for all.
