Apr

10

Sex Offenders Test Churches’ Core Beliefs

April 10, 2007 | Comments Off

This article in the New York Times brings up a topic which is dividing many congregations — to what extent can church congregations forgive and minister to sex offenders with a history of molesting children?
CARLSBAD, Calif. — On a marquee outside and on a banner inside, Pilgrim United Church of Christ proclaims, “All […]

Apr

2

Off for Holy Week

April 2, 2007 | Comments Off

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