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Should the Church Be Welcoming to Homosexuality?

Should the church be welcoming to practicing homosexuals? The answer depends on how you define the term "welcoming."

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Theology Conference: One, Holy, Catholic and APOSTOLIC Church

“Apostolic,” like “catholic,” is not found as an explicit expression of the Church. But the Church’s apostolicity is an important truth taught in the Bible. Before we address the biblical teachin…

Five reasons why Orthodox Church split matters

Ukraine is pulling churches away from Russia's grip - a very sensitive issue in the current conflict.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's an AD!

What does the Church teach about generational curses?

A reader asks: “The Bible mentions curses being passed down to future generations because of the sins of ancestors. In reading a Medjugorje message, the Virgin Mary said, ‘Ask of Jesus to heal your wounds, which you, dear children, during your life sustained because of your sins or the sins of your parents.’ Doesn’t this imply that generational curses are passed down to future generations because…

Was Moses Orthodox? Part 1

Did Moses practice orthodox Judaism? Do the distinctions between Jews really have a spiritual meaning? A controversial article by Rabbi Simon Jacobson.

Orthodox Jewish Women Want to Work

You'd be surprised to know that many Orthodox women who were raised religious are more career-oriented that others.

How I dumped the mega-church model and found something bigger

God builds his kingdom as we let go, not as we hold on.

Five Essential Elements for a Home that Nurtures the Spirit

If you're planning to build or remodel your home, consider these five essential elements for a home that nurtures the spirit.

Useful tips for donating to Ukrainian refugees

As more people are donating to help aid Ukrainian refugees, 22News has some tips on how you can make sure you money is going into the right hands.

Art or Design? Greek Orthodox Inspiration

Our office field trip last fall to Columbia’s annual Greek Festival was filled with some interesting conversation. While our primary motivation may have been sampling the souvlaki and baklava, we also planned to check out the newly renovated Holy Trinity...

Why Kids Are Loving Churches In Classrooms

Kids can’t wait to get to school on Sundays. Yes, that’s right! An increasing number of portable churches are launching in public venues including school gyms and classrooms. And, kids are just loving the fun and welcoming environment that these churches are creating! Do you want to engage children in new and creative ways at …

Ingredients That Are Necessary for a Church in Transition

Jim Wigton, Pastor of FBC Cape Coral Florida and Tom Cheyney discuss matters on church's need for change in Revitalization. Church's sometimes get in decline, partly because of the demographic areas, or the overall change of culture. Listen as they discuss the importance of how church's must change to reach people.

The Orthodox Woman’s Tireless Search For The Most Natural

On a chilly spring day in 2002, an Orthodox woman with a fashion-forward sensibility, got engaged. But niggling at the edges of her starry-eyed cloud of happiness was a twinge of worry: she needed…

‘Unchain your wife’: the Orthodox women shining a light on ‘get’ refusal

Orthodox Jewish men give their wives a ‘get’ as the couple is divorcing, which seals the divorce according to religious law

Mary Wollstonecraft or Mary Shelley? How to Tell the Difference

How to tell the difference between Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley, and the Mary Wollstonecraft statue.