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KC Live Theater Provides Alternative to What People Miss in Shrinking Congregations

Stage Productions Address Moral Issues, Questions

by Bill Tammeus

History

From Monasteries To Mainstream: Some Find Healing And Purpose Through Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Directors are becoming more and more common as an alternative to traditional clergy.

by Bill Tammeus

News & Issues

‘Buy Nothing’ Helps Neighbors Share More Than Free Stuff

As Gen Z's latest version of minimalism, underconsumption, gains traction on TikTok, others are finding their own sweet spot to consume less and reuse more.

Faith

New Pastor Brings Generations of Faith to the Pulpit

The arrival of the Rev. Sarah Are Speed at Second Presbyterian Church highlights the ongoing impact of family legacies in shaping spiritual leaders

by Bill Tammeus

Arts & Culture

Building Up Low-Income Youth in Lawrence with Skateboards

It Began with Plans for More Ramps, But Became Something More

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

People & Places

‘Most Fortunate Man’: KC Civic Leader Bert Berkley at 100

LINC Founder Savors Extraordinary Life

by Joe Robertson

News & Issues

Luces apagadas: puertorriqueños en KC están ‘cansados’, ‘agotados’

Las secuelas del huracán Fiona han expuesto problemas arraigados en la historia de la isla con Estados Unidos y la corrupción del gobierno

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

News & Issues

Lights Out: Puerto Ricans in KC Are ‘Tired,’ ‘Enraged’

Absorbing Another Hurricane

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

News & Issues

Diversity Defines Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council Event

Flocks Gather Around Table of Faith

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curiousKC | Your Questions on KC’s LGBTQ+ Community — Past and Present — Are Welcome

Time to Examine the Midwest’s Place in Belonging and Inclusion

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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