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Downtown KC Renaissance Seeds Congregations

Urban Ministering Comes with Unique Challenges and Rewards

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Gay Bishop Reflects Evolution of Evangelical Lutheran Church

Central States Synod will Install the Rev. Donna Simon in September

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Kansas City’s ‘Stunning’ Array of Sacred Music

The Broad Genre Offers Seemingly Limitless Options

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Retreat Centers Serve as Oases from Stressful Times

Residents of the Heartland Have Many Options When Looking to Decompress

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Sharpening Teeth of Acclaimed KC-Based Catholic Watchdog

Decorated journalist and Kansas City native, James Grimaldi, promises investigative reporting as new executive editor of The National Catholic Reporter

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Aging KCK Congregation Bequeaths Building to Serve Youth

Former Argentine Mennonite Church Now Home to Christian Nonprofit that Runs Programs for Young People

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Clergy Sex Abuse Survivor Reflects on His Reform Work

St. Louis man, David G. Clohessy, cites better victim support and resistant bishops among wins and losses in efforts to change the Catholic Church

by Bill Tammeus

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Buddhism: Religion, Philosophy or Way of Life?

Popular Option for Spiritual Seekers

by Bill Tammeus

Arts & Culture

Kansas City’s Muslim Community Prepares for Ramadan

Month-long Observance Begins Monday Evening

Arts & Culture

Behind the Scenes of ‘The Black Church,’ Coming Next Week to Kansas City PBS

A Conversation with Producer Stacey L. Holman.

by James Napoli

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