By Rick Burnette Most of us are aware that the 2020 hurricane season was unrivaled. By the end of November there had been a record breaking 31 tropical systems, 30 named storms and 13 hurricanes, six of which were major. This includes the 12 storms that made landfall in the U.S.; also a record. Keeping … Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2020 Contacts:Corey D. B. Walker | Center for Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation | cdbwalker@faithandjusticerva.com | 757-288-0758Jeff Huett | Cooperative Baptist Fellowship & CBF of Virginia | jhuett@cbf.net | 202-680-4127Mike Frontiero | Union Presbyterian Seminary | Mike.Frontiero@upsem.edu | 804-647-2715 Legacy of BTSR will fund new initiatives in racial justice and theological … Continue reading
By Shauw Chin Capps With this year’s unusual Thanksgiving behind us, we are heading full speed into the Christmas season. This year, unlike any other, Christmas will also feel different as the pandemic puts limitations on our gatherings and activities. However, as followers of Jesus made in the image of a generous God, I believe … Continue reading
By Paul Baxley This past Sunday we began the Season of Advent. So much was different this year. Because of the surging coronavirus pandemic, we did not begin Advent with large congregations in sanctuaries. Many more worshipped online than in person. We could not sing the carols of Advent with the same energy, instead the … Continue reading
By Andy Hale 2020 has thrown everyone for a loop. So much of what we had planned or worked on was rearranged entirely when the pandemic’s severity began to hit in late February. Even though the CBF Podcast had numerous interviews recorded with brilliant guests, we adapted to these unusual times by bringing you stories … Continue reading
In this season of Thanksgiving, we pause to give thanks to our CBF family, gathered at many tables across the country and around the world. We are grateful for all of the ways you practice bold faith partner with us to share God’s love and transform lives around the world. On this day of giving … Continue reading
Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas, returns to d365.org, beginning on November 29. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. Writers include Emmitt Drumgoole, Pastoral Resident at Second Baptist in Liberty, Miss., Rosy Robson, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Richardson, Texas, Luz Cabrera Montes, Youth Ministry Liaison for The … Continue reading
By Andy Hale While this has been one of the most challenging years on record, it has generated a lot of healthy conversation about overdue change in our communities. No more critical discussion has been amplified thus than systemic racism and disparity. And yet, that phrase alone draws a line in the sand as to … Continue reading
By Laura Stephens-Reed The church is not a building,the church is not a steeple,the church is not a resting place,the church is a people. –“We Are the Church,” words and music by Donald Marsh and Richard Avery, ©1972, Hope Publishing Company You might be familiar with this hymn, which is sometimes sung on Pentecost Sunday … Continue reading
By Rick McClatchy President-elect Biden called for healing from the partisanship that has characterized American culture in the recent years. Many, and I am among them, would wish for this to happen. There are many strategies that we can use to produce healing, but I would like to suggest one that might be helpful. We need to … Continue reading
