The loss of a beloved animal companion is like no other loss because our relationship with animals are like no other. Our culture tells us that an animal companion is an engaging toy, and that our grief over its death is alarming and ill-placed. Our culture is just flat wrong. The love and comfort of […]

Many churches and church leaders are unsure of how to be inclusive of the LGBTQ community.This course will enable church leadership to create children, youth, and family ministries that can fully love and embrace LGBTQ people. Course materials will include short articles, videos, and class discussions. A Zoom component will be offered on Tuesdays from […]

The new course is written and hosted by the Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Generosity, who will introduce the course and set up each of the sessions in videos. Ken will also serve as instructor for the course, interacting with participants through their responses to questions throughout the course, and answering questions […]

Join Duke University Chapel, Duke Divinity School, the Duke Alumni Association, and "Everything Happens: A Podcast with Kate Bowler" for a conversation with Dr. Kate Bowler '10, associate professor of the history of Christianity in North American, and Rev. Dr. Luke Powery, dean of Duke University Chapel and associate professor of homiletic at Duke Divinity […]

Charles Maynard is a lot of things to a lot of people. To some, he’s the author of several books on the mountains and historical characters. To some, he’s author of United Methodist books like Tidings of Comfort and Joy and A Storyteller Looks at the Parables. To others, he’s a pastor at one of […]

We live in a molten era where so much is changing and therefore anything is possible. Will America become a nightmare or a dream? So much depends on leaders like you. Are you ready to be an architect of an America where people from all identities thrive? This session with veteran interfaith leader Eboo Patel […]

For years there has been a perception that people have stayed away from church because “the church is always asking for money.” This has led many churches to feel like money is a taboo subject – reserving that uncomfortable conversation for a Sunday in the fall (if at all) and then put it back on […]

Me / Us / the World Living Inside God’s Great Story An interactive online event featuring conference presenters James Finley, Barbara Holmes, Jacqui Lewis, Brian McLaren, Richard Rohr, and Mirabai Starr. In this time of great unknowing, how do we expand our sense of self to include love, healing, and forgiveness—not just for ourselves and […]

A distinguished historian, academic and occasional evangelist I know was hushed by his stunned wife after he said to a friend he was visiting in the hospital, “I hope you don’t die.” A sentiment delivered sincerely but oh-so-awkwardly. Expressing care to someone in need – whether within the community of faith or beyond—may seem the […]

This course is open to anyone who would like to become more comfortable praying in public. The course will help participants grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich your personal prayer life. The course may be used as the required ‘Leading Prayer’ course to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Register for this […]

Do you long to reach new people with the love and good news of Jesus Christ — on brand new mission fields? Most of us have learned how to make the most of Facebook and YouTube in our churches, but what about using other platforms like Twitch, TikTok, and Marco Polo to meet and invite […]

Grief can be a lonely place, and those who care for persons who are grieving often find themselves at a loss. Helping Others Grow Through Their Grieving will explore how persons who work with grieving friends or family can guide them to grow during this difficult time. The three-week course will share a book study […]