Mourning rituals around the world
Emotionally, rituals allow space to express pain heal. As part of our faith, mourning rituals focus us on spiritual aspects and our reliance on God.
Baby shower traditions
As we explore baby shower traditions, we discover celebrations for motherhood that are steeped in community rituals that bind us together.
Norman churches of England
A Norman church is both massive, square, and immovable while, at the same time, also seeming delicate with beautifully carved stone ornamentation.
Methodist history in Indy
A brief history of the Methodist church, including styles of church architecture and growth of the Methodist denomination in Indianapolis.
Trading city life for village living
A Uganda ministry wasn’t in the plans for a young African doctor and his new wife. But God’s calling meant that city living was out and village life was in.
Why are family traditions important
Have you ever wondered why family traditions are important? In a new series, a writer discusses how traditions bond us together and support our values.
Surviving hard times in life as a church
When hard times in life happen, this traditional Methodist church found out that God can take them in surprising new directions.
Flowers and the Bible
Flowers and the Bible have much to teach us about growth, perseverance, and even the transitory nature of our physical life and world.
St John’s Episcopal Church
As soon as Connecticut settlers arrived in Worthington, Ohio, they unpacked and held a church service. Ohio churches were an important part of pioneer’s lives.
History of Indianapolis churches
In the first story of a series, a historiographer introduces us to the history of the Circle City’s Christian congregations and growth trends.