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2018-07-26T05:40:23-04:00

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The Gift of Trees – Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith, Wk. 2

Last updated on: July 26, 2018 at 5:40 am By Leah D. Schade

This week's devotional focuses on the gift of trees. Matthew Sleeth provides a meaningful reflection as we contemplate the ways in which God blesses us through trees. Read more

2018-06-12T10:35:43-04:00

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Cedar Trees and Mustard Seeds – The Bible’s Arboretum

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 10:35 am By Leah D. Schade

Let's take a walk through the arboretum of the Bible. From cedar trees to mustard seeds, the power of God is found in the highest branches, as well as the lowliest bushes. Read more

2018-06-11T12:36:58-04:00

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God’s Creation, Human Responsibility – Conference on Christian-Muslim Relations

Last updated on: June 11, 2018 at 12:36 pm By Leah D. Schade

Hartford Seminary in Connecticut is hosting its annual Luce-Hartford Conference in Christian-Muslim Relations from June 18 - 20, focusing on the theme "God's Creation and Human Responsibility." I am honored to be one of the keynote speakers for the conference. Read more

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2018-07-26T05:41:04-04:00

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Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith – Devotional, Wk. 1

Last updated on: July 26, 2018 at 5:41 am By Leah D. Schade

This 8-week interfaith devotional has been designed to encourage and uplift you as you connect your faith with your love of nature. The devotional is part of the Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith study. Read more

2018-06-09T21:43:16-04:00

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Spreading the Gospel of Trees: Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith

Last updated on: June 9, 2018 at 9:43 pm By Leah D. Schade

In Christianity, we talk about "spreading the gospel," gospel meaning 'good news' in Greek. Well, trees are good news! Here's how we can share the gospel of trees. Read more

2018-06-07T14:15:30-04:00

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We Intend to Be Heard: Poor People’s Campaign Denied Access in Kentucky

Last updated on: June 7, 2018 at 2:15 pm By Leah D. Schade

June 4 marks the first time a Poor People's Campaign group was denied entrance into their state’s Capitol building – and it happened in Frankfort, Kentucky. Read more

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2018-05-19T07:16:24-04:00

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Mr. Trump, Here’s What’s Wrong with Calling People ‘Animals’

Last updated on: May 19, 2018 at 7:16 am By Leah D. Schade

'These aren't people. These are animals,' said Trump. So what's wrong with calling people 'animals'? It cuts both ways - it hurts people, and it hurts animals as well. This rhetoric puts us on a very dangerous path. Read more

2018-05-10T16:32:47-04:00

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Sisters EMERGING from the Wilderness: Women of Color Leading the Church

Last updated on: May 10, 2018 at 4:32 pm By Leah D. Schade

The election of two female African American bishops in the ELCA may be a turning point for the church. The biblical story of Hagar helps us frame this historic event to see how women of color are stepping out of the wilderness and into positions of leadership within the church. Read more

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2018-05-10T15:47:48-04:00

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An Iconic Moment – ELCA Synod Elects First Female African-American Bishop

Last updated on: May 10, 2018 at 3:47 pm By Leah D. Schade

The Rev. Patricia Davenport has been elected as the first African-American female bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This iconic image captures why this moment is so important for the church. Read more

2018-04-30T20:57:42-04:00

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James Cone – One White Woman’s Tribute

Last updated on: April 30, 2018 at 8:57 pm By Leah D. Schade

James Cone has died at the age of 79. It feels like a shining light in the moral universe has just gone out. This is one white woman's tribute whose heart was convicted and whose eyes were opened by the work of this theologian. Read more

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