April/May 2021, Spirituality
White Jesus is grounded in colonialism. Black Jesus is rooted in liberation.
Warner Sallman's famous depiction of Jesus symbolized a white-centric version of Christianity
Religion
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Justice
Big U.S. Christian adoption agency will now serve LGBTQ2 couples
Bethany Christian Services said it has already been working with queer couples in some states, but this decision means consistency across its operations
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March 2021, UCC in Focus
The highs and lows of the United Church’s first year with COVID
After a hard many months, the denomination may be more united than ever
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Spirituality
Dream of 3 faiths worshipping in one building meets reality in Berlin
The House of One is intended to show that peace is possible among Abrahamic traditions, but some Berliners think it's an overwrought symbol
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Spirituality
Muslim women reflect on wearing the niqab in a mask-wearing world
Some adopted the garment for the first time in their lives during the pandemic
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Spirituality
Half of pastors say they hear conspiracy theories in their churches: U.S. study
Those most likely to say they did were those who pastor churches with an attendance of 250 or more people
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Jan./Feb. 2021, UCC in Focus
How well is the new United Church working?
The denomination underwent major structural changes two years ago. Broadview checked in on the revamped church.
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Spirituality
This year, American Jews are taking Hanukkah outside
Many have previously shied from overtly public menorah displays out of a sense of vulnerability
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Spirituality
Progressive United Methodists announce new denomination
Correct doctrine is less important to the Liberation Methodist Connexion than correct action, say collaborators
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December 2020, UCC in Focus
This year, let’s take stock of how we celebrate the birth of Jesus
I wonder if we might take this as a year to let our Advent and Christmas lie fallow
