American Idolotry

There are dozens of books out now on Christian nationalism. I know at least several of our congregations have done studies on the topic in the last few years. What I like about American Idolotry is that it truly is about the ideology and less about people.

Introducing the 2025 Lent Series: “Broken and Beloved: Stories of God’s Steadfast Love” by Rev. Dr. Char Rachuy Cox through the Nourishing Vocation with Children Project.

Enter the Bible is here to help everyday disciples and spiritual seekers engage Scripture in ways that are thoughtful, accessible, and faithful—with an aim to encourage and strengthen faith in the God revealed in the Old and New Testaments.

There are many online resources out there for Christians eager to deepen their understanding of scripture. But how do you know who to trust?

Art has always been important to me. My walls are the same neutral color as when I purchased this house in 2011, but each piece of wall art and each three-dimensional piece of art has been carefully selected and placed. Many of the pieces of art speak to my faith, either because they capture a biblical story or some place in the natural world.

Many mainline denominational churches are seeking faithful innovation amidst our changing ecclesial landscape. For example, 75% of churches in the Presbytery of the Inland Northwest have fewer than 100 members and are continuing to shrink. Inspired by the ecclesial imagination of other innovative congregations, some of these churches are seeking renewal and transformation by creating housing with their land to meet the needs of the community.