Congregational Vitality

Redeemer, Greensboro, is building bridges and relationships with the law enforcement community By Christine McTaggart Redeemer, Greensboro, is a church of about 100-plus active souls deeply committed to their community and …

Why online community is real community and how churches can use livestreaming to build it By Summerlee Walter Simply put, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Episcopal churches online. Most churches in …

Developing Faith Practitioners in Community By The Rev. Alissa Newton   On any given Sunday at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Kent, Washington, somewhere between 70 and 85 people attend …

How a small church seeks new ways to deepen its connection to its neighbors By Summerlee Walter   The people of St. Andrew’s, Haw River, know a thing or two …

By The Rev. Lisa Fischbeck   When the newly minted Baptismal Covenant came out in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Episcopalians everywhere reacted to the question: “Will you proclaim …

St. Ambrose ministry focuses on vibrant seniors By Christine McTaggart Mission Statement: Provide the older adults (age 60 and over) of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church and the surrounding community with …

An interview with the Rev. Phillip Bass, one of the founding ministers of Beloved Community at The Trees Interviewed on January 26 by Summerlee Walter The Beloved Community at The Trees is …

St. Martin’s, Charlotte, goes deeper into the foundations of relationship By Christine McTaggart When the term “culture shift” becomes part of any organization’s conversation, it is usually understood that accomplishing it is …

How St. Joseph’s, Durham, weathered—and thrived during—the pandemic By Summerlee Walter The St. Joseph’s church building is something of an anamoly on its Durham block. Built from beautiful Rowan County …