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Struggling With What to Do With Your Church Building? Here is How to Find Help

This article provides resources and strategies for congregations that are beginning to evaluate the future of their building and property. Author Elizabeth Lynn of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving encourages congregations to start slow and gather inspiration from other congregations. To begin this process, the article offers three actions congregations can take to get started and a robust guide to organizations that support congregations through this process.

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Processing the tragedy of school shootings

This short article offers practical and compassionate steps to support youth in the wake of mass violence.

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Responding to Gun Violence Concerns at Churches

This short article provides perspective and ideas for congregational security options.

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The Risk the White Church Must Take to Address Racism

This letter from a white pastor encourages the white church to take action after the killing...

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5 Truths about Diversity in the Church

This brief article focuses on what diversity is, why it happens, and how churches should view...

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Craft an Effective Sermon by Friday

This guide teaches lectio divina and thought organization tools to create a sermon quickly.

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Guide to Gathering Virtually

This downloadable guide helps faith leaders co-create, facilitate, and host meaningful...

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The American Mosque 2020: Growing and Evolving

This statistical study provides data about U.S. mosques, dispelling misconceptions and...

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Understanding the Effects of Social Isolation on Mental Health

This article defines social isolation and its effects on human beings. It also provides tips...

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Praying in the Time of COVID-19: How the World's Largest Mosques Adapted

This article demonstrates how prayer and community life can take new forms during pandemic...

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How to Recover from Psychological Aftershocks of Lockdown

Written in May of 2020, this article describes the long-term and downstream negative effects...

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More Collaboration, Fewer Buildings? Post-COVID

In this article, Jewish communities share practical strategies to refocus resources and...

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Karen Goley

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Comedy and the Congregation

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