Whiteness rooted in place “All of our efforts at changing the social fabric of this country must begin with changing the geographic fabric.” ...

Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.

What's the text: Alternatives to the common lectionary The RCL includes a few "optional" readings, to be subbed in as needed. Of course, it's all optional.

Surviving Hillcrest Letta Cartlidge created a group for missionary kids who’d attended her boarding school in Jos, Nigeria. The stories of abuse poured in.

What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John? “Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.” ...

Worshiping at the church of Taylor The goodness of a Taylor Swift show points to our need for a deeper goodness.

Thinking of Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro through the lens of Christian nationalism helps us understand better the chaotic situation the Brazilian people have been facing during the pandemic—and ...

The woman behind tarot’s strange beauty I wonder how Pamela Colman Smith worked it out in reverse, led by her own creativity straight to the Catholic Church—the place I’ve tried to leave.

There’s no such thing as a Bonhoeffer moment Dietrich Bonhoeffer didn’t choose to be a martyr. He simply tried, as many others did, to be decent in the face of evil.

Deconstructed, reimagined faith Five ways I see a new generation reorienting its Christianity ...

Nonbinary gender and the diverse beauty of creation In Genesis, God separates the dry land from the sea. But God also makes marshes, estuaries, and coral reefs.

The Prodigal Son is often read to mean that God loves sinners, whereas the Jews thought God only loved the righteous. This makes no ...