Soundings

Seeking Connection - Trying Out Church in Today's Lonely World

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These days, people are talking about loneliness as a growing factor in American life. And it turns out it isn’t particularly good for you.  Loneliness “can do everything from increase rates of high blood pressure, heart disease...

Making Room for Unity, Dignity, Mercy and Compassion

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In today’s cultural and political landscapes, is there room to talk about unity, dignity, mercy and compassion? Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde turned to just these words in her sermon at Service of Prayer for the Nation earlier this...