A letter to my newborn granddaughter
Dear Norah Esther Ross, Welcome to the world, my precious granddaughter. What an amazing, beautiful gift from God you are. Your Papa — that’s my…
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‘Rip and sip’ communion cups may be new normal
ABILENE, Texas — The practice of passing the Lord’s Supper in gold, silver or wooden trays became common among Churches of Christ and other Christian groups…
VBS returns with a few changes
Vacation Bible School is back. Many congregations had to cancel VBS in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that vaccines are being distributed and…
In Canada, a reckoning after remains of 215 Indigenous children are found
At age 6, Brenda Cyr was taken from her family and forced to live at a church-run residential school — part of a 120-year Canadian government…
From the editor: About our recent coverage of racial issues in Churches of Christ
If my inbox is any indication, some Christians — particularly White ones — think we talk too much about race. “Please cancel my subscription. I’m tired of…
At Tulsa massacre’s centennial, two Oklahoma churches focus on racial unity
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — At the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, two preachers — one Black, one White — stand on stage at…
Open hearts for racial healing
Sarah Baugh couldn’t sleep. It was late spring 2020. The nation had erupted into protests and unrest after George Floyd’s killing on May 25. Baugh,…
Christian faith drives two leading advocates of Tulsa Race Massacre justice
TULSA, Okla. — Two weeks after her 107th birthday, Viola Fletcher traveled to Washington, D.C., this month to tell a congressional subcommittee what happened to her…
‘To be loved by her was one of the great gifts from above’
Fern Hill, who co-founded Timothy Hill Ranch with her husband, Jerry, died May 17. She was 86. The Riverhead, N.Y.-based ministry, supported by Churches of…
Be rivers, not reservoirs
Bible class teachers have it tough. Every week they’re expected to lead thought-provoking, deep dives into Scripture. Most are volunteers who agree, sometimes grudgingly, to…
