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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Man Arrested After Stabbing Incident in Union County

Nicholas R. SabyniczAn Illinois man was arrested after a stabbing incident in Union County this past Sunday.According to the Daily Media Release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 34,000 block of Shertzer Road to investigate.The Southeast Hardin North

What to Do If You're Pulled Over By the Police and You're Legally Carrying a Concealed Firearm

If you don't want to accidentally get shot by the police, here is what you should do during a stop

Just Give Me Jesus: A Closer Look at Christians Who Don’t Go to Church

Barna examines the ranks of ‘spiritual but not religious’ Americans.

How to protect your purse from theft (Portsmouth Police Department)

With the recent thefts of purses nearby, the following is a way to keep your purse safe during the holidays and all year round1. If you carry a purse, try to give it nerve endings: hold it snug against your body, never let it stick out behind you, especially never let it stick out behind you open.2. Use a wide-strapped bag and wear the strap diagonally across your chest; or use a short-strapped one with the purse tucked under your arm.…

6 Signs that Invite Burglars to Target Your Vacant Home

Despite how thorough you are about making sure all of your doors and windows are locked each time you leave your home

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

19 Ways to Let Your Parish Priest Know You Appreciate Them

Our parish priests are some of the hardest working members of the Church. The typical parish priest works every weekend and holiday, lives in the same building as their office, and only gets one...

How to plan parish events that foster real friendships

It took nine months of attending services at her new parish before Sam, who is shy by nature and admits to avoiding events that could feel like a middle school cafeteria on the first day of school,

Adult Faith Formation Resources for your parish!

Catholic Discipleship and Beyond the Pews Adult Faith Formation Resources for your parish! Catholic Discipleship and Beyond the Pews Catholic Discipleship offers easy-to-read units to build the awaren

Parish email: “white noise” or engagement tool?

Parish email is a critical part of your evangelization toolkit. Incorporating focused content, calls to action and imagery, drives engagement.

Hosanna Update, Trunk or Treat, R! Youth, R! Kids. And more!

Heading to College? Why You Should Join Student Government

Heading to college? Consider joining student government. Learn about the opportunities it offers for career development and more.

A Go-To Guide About DRaaS for Government Agencies

DRaaS is a valuable tool for government agencies who need to bolster disaster recovery strategies while defending against malicious attacks like DDoS.

Now we know exactly how many children the government took from their parents

And the government isn't promising to reunite them.

Don't Dismantle Government—Fix It

Under assault from conservatives, government actually holds the key to American prosperity.

Coding a better government

Can government be run like the Internet, permissionless and open? Coder and activist Jennifer Pahlka believes it can -- and that apps, built quickly and cheaply, are a powerful new way to connect citizens to their governments -- and their neighbors.