‘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…
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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…
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…
Updated: Bo’s Law signed by Texas’ governor
Updated: June 18, 2021: Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott signed the Botham Jean Act, HB 929, into law on Wednesday. Rep. Carl Sherman, author of the…
In South Carolina, a vision for church planting
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A quarter-century ago, the Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ was at a crossroads. The congregation in the Charlotte, N.C., suburb of…
