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ReportWealth-Building ResourcesWhat are your life goals? We all have financial goals — you may want to save for education or retirement, get out of debt or buy a house. The USC Center for …Topics: CMCCE, Economic Justice,- ResourcesCongregations Affected by LA County WildfiresIn the wake of disasters, congregations and faith organizations often respond to the immediate physical needs of their members and neighbors, while also providing emotional and spiritual care to those who have …Topics: Disaster Response, Southern California, Thriving Congregations
ReportReimagining Church: A ToolkitEven as religious affiliation declines in the United States, some faith groups across religious traditions continue to thrive. But what does it mean to thrive? How can congregations grow more vital as …Topics: Christianity, Innovation and Change, Thriving Congregations
ArchiveJoy Comes in the Morning: The Prophetic Social Witness of Rev. Cecil L. Murray“Joy Comes in the Morning” is a workbook with 14 sermons delivered by the Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray at First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME) in Los Angeles. It is part of the …Topics: CMCCE, Murray Archive
CommentaryPreaching Into our Post-Election DividesThe following were Richard Flory’s opening remarks at the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture’s Compelling Preaching Across Divides conference, held on November 20, 2024. Just two weeks ago, we had …Topics: Christianity, Evangelicalism, preaching, Richard Flory
AnnouncementNew Book Series: Bloomsbury Studies in Religion and Civic CultureThe USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture has signed a contract with Bloomsbury to produce the new series, Bloomsbury Studies in Religion and Civic Culture, with an ambitious 13 titles to …Topics: Books,
EventCompelling Preaching Across DividesThe 2024 Election may be over, but our country and churches remain strongly divided. CRCC’s Compelling Preaching Initiative came together in Wednesday, November 20, 2024, to process the election, gain insights into …Topics: Christianity, preaching
CommentaryBringing Religion Reporting—and Understanding—to NigeriaInspired by a fellowship with CRCC’s global project on engaged spirituality (2019-2023), journalist Innocent Eteng has found ways to improve reporting on religion in Nigeria. Nigeria is a country with over 250 …Topics: Engaged Spirituality, Media and Technology
EventPassing the Mantle 2.0: The Murray LegacyAfter decades of ministry, the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray spent his “retirement” sharing his model of leadership and vision of Christian social ethics to a new generation of faith leaders. …Topics: Black Church, CMCCE, Engaged Spirituality, Religious Leadership- VideoAI Tips for Preachers