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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. This resource guide includes …Topics: CMCCE, Economic Justice,
CommentaryCommunity involvement a great way to overcome divisionsThis commentary was originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune by a participant in the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture’s Compelling Preaching program. By Anastasia G. McAteer Regardless of …Topics: preaching
CommentaryWe’re still fighting for migrants’ dignity in Los AngelesThis article was originally published on Religion News Service, by staff and participants in the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture’s Compelling Preaching program. By Susan Goldberg, Najuma Smith, Soraya Ahyaudin, Guillermo Torres and Tanny Jiraprapasuke LOS …Topics: Immigration, Interfaith/Multifaith Movements, Politics, preaching, Racial Justice, Religious Leadership, Southern California
ToolsPreaching Beyond the Walls of the Congregation: How Faith Leaders Can Use MediaCongregations are often on the frontlines of significant social issues, from poverty to immigration to polarization. Clergy’s moral leadership on these issues is grounded in both their spiritual traditions and the lived …Topics: Christianity, Media and Technology, preaching, Religious Leadership
Commentary‘No Kings’: The Rise Of Religious Authoritarianism In AmericaThis commentary was originally published in Religion Unplugged by a participant in the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture’s Compelling Preaching program. By Michael J. Christensen As fascism threatens to rise …Topics: Christianity, Politics, Religious Leadership
CommentaryWhy The Pope Matters In A World Of RivalriesThis article was originally published on Religion Unplugged. “Cheering for the Cubs is like praying to Allah,” my cousin, a White Sox fanatic and evangelical Christian, once quipped over Christmas dinner. According to …Topics: Catholicism, Christianity, Politics, Religious Leadership
AnnouncementFlourishing in Ministry Program Offers Coaching to SoCal PastorsPastoring a church can be fulfilling work — and it also can be demanding. Faith leaders often feel a divine call to accompany individuals on their spiritual and personal journeys. At the …Topics: Christianity, Religious Leadership, Southern California, Thriving Congregations
CommentaryChurches Come Together for Good Friday in Ocean BeachThe USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture provided seed funding for an ecumenical group of faith leaders serving San Diego’s Ocean Beach neighborhood through its Compelling Preaching Initiative. It seemed odd …Topics: Christianity, preaching, Religious Leadership, Southern California- VideoWellness and Wellbeing: Caring for Self and Community
Commentary“We Save Us” – 2025 Trends to Watch in Religion and SocietyMultiple wildfires broke out across Los Angeles the day before our team was scheduled to discuss 2025 trends to watch in religion and society. Our leader canceled the meeting, while other team …Topics: Disaster Response, Economic Justice, Innovation and Change, Politics, Racial Justice, Religious Leadership, trends