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20h ago
A reality check on the reach of white Christian nationalism in 7 charts
In the wake of the election of Donald Trump with the strong support of white evangelical and other conservative white Christians, my organization, PRRI, released last week our annual update of the largest ongoing study of Christian nationalism ever conducted.
Episcopal Church Sues the Federal Government
In this video, learn about the recent action taken by the Episcopal Church to protect religious freedoms in the United States. The Episcopal Church has joined a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over po ..read more
Anglicans Ablaze
2d ago
Welcome to Sundays at All Hallows
The Bible is filled with imagery taken from nature. In a number of places in the Bible this imagery is used to describe our relationship with God. In this Sunday’s message we consider one such image.
Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, and Luke 6: 17-26
Message: Trees Growing by a Stream
Link: https://allhallowsmurray.blogspot.com/2025/02/sundays-at-all-hallows-sunday-february_15.html
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Anglicans Ablaze
3d ago
The Anti-Social Century
There is a myth that Americans were happily social before the events of 2020. But once the pandemic hit, we retreated into isolated lives and only now are we inching our way out.
Synod Rejects Bishops’ ‘Power Grab’ on Episcopal Elections
After contentious debate on February 13 that extended more than two hours beyond the allotted time, the Church of England’s General Synod defeated three proposals to change the rules by which Crown Nominations Commissions (CNC) would select future bishops, including the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
An Episcopus Vagans Who Ne ..read more
Anglicans Ablaze
4d ago
What are the four loves in the New Testament?
The English word love covers many meanings, but in Greek we find concepts often known as 'the Four Loves'. This is the story....
Thousands Sign Christian Petition Accusing JD Vance of Going Against Jesus
A petition created by a frequently anti-Trump Christian group that accuses Vice President JD Vance of going against Jesus for his comments that promote the immigration policies of President Donald Trump's administration has over 19,000 signatures, close to its goal of 20,000 signatures.
USAID Freeze Worsens Sudanese Crisis
More than Gaza, Ukrai ..read more
Anglicans Ablaze
5d ago
Welcome to Thursday Evenings at All Hallows.
Every Christian, young and old, is called to be a witness to the Lord Jesus Christ. We are witnesses to him not only through our words but also our lives. In this evening’s message, we unpack what the apostle Paul say about our witness as Christians.
Reading: 1 Timothy 4: 1-16
Message: How to Be a Credible Witness to Christ
Link: https://allhallowsmurray.blogspot.com/2025/02/thursday-evenings-at-all-hallows_13.html
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5d ago
The pattern is contempt for the poor
The pattern emerged in the biblical text when the prophet Nathan confronted the king of Israel and said, “Thou art the man.” And in the United States, that very same pattern now has become crystal clear. The pattern is contempt for the poor.
The rich's mistreatment and oppression of the poor is repeatedly condemned in the Bible.
Texas lawmaker introduces bill to require Ten Commandments in public schools, pastor offers alternative
Should the Beatitudes be in public schools rather than the Ten Commandments? A Dallas-area pastor is challenging Christians to ..read more
Anglicans Ablaze
6d ago
What’s Next?! The Best Question to Ask Regarding Guests At Church
Hopefully, you will meet new people this week. One of the marks of a healthy church is a steady stream of new attendees. They might have come for any kind of reason—an outreach initiative, a special service or time of the year, or maybe just an invitation from a church member. Whatever the cause, they are there. And once they are, there is one, key question you should ask: What happens next?
How Healthy is Your Church Culture?
Jim Ozier says a healthy church culture is critical to the long-term growth and viability of a congr ..read more
Anglicans Ablaze
1w ago
9 Encouraging Trends for Global Christianity in 2025
When we expand our vision, we can see several trends in global Christianity in 2025 that give us good news about the kingdom of God.
Water and Wilderness Church Combines Nature and Worship
There’s a perennial question at church meetings: What should we do to draw people to church? An Episcopal priest believes he has found one way.
Fact Check: Do Refugee Resettlement Organizations Promote Illegal Immigration?
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily suspending the United States Refugee Admission Program (USRAP ..read more
Anglicans Ablaze
1w ago
How to Know Your Church Is Truly Revitalized (5 Key Indicators)
At what point can you say your church is fully revitalized?
How to Choose a New Church
The start of the year is often a time when Christians move to new places and so need to find a new church. Is that you? If so, for what it’s worth, here are my tips on how to go about it.
This is not Christianity
“How can people who claim to be Christians do these things?”
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Anglicans Ablaze
1w ago
Welcome to Sundays at All Hallows.
In his teaching Jesus often drew upon familiar experiences from the daily lives of those to whom he was speaking to illustrate what he was saying. These experiences may not be familiar to us, living as we do more than 2000 years later.
In this Sunday’s message we unpack what Jesus meant when he described his disciples as “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world” and what it means for twenty-first century disciples of Jesus.
Reading: Matthew 5: 13-20
Message: Salt and Light
Link: https://allhallowsmurray.blogspot.com/2025/02/sundays-at-all-hal ..read more