The Rev. Mark Whitlock, CRCC’s director of community initiatives, appeared on CNN to discuss his church’s attempt to bring an end to segregation on Sunday morning. Rev. Whitlock is pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in Irvine, a multiethnic church within denomination that is historically African American.
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Joy 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 ...
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Passing the Mantle 2.0: The Murray Legacy
After 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. ...
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Memories of the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray – 1929-2024
The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, who died April 5, 2024 at age 94, trained 1,000 faith leaders in community development and civic engagement at USC, building on an illustrious career ...
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Reflections from the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray
“If I could help somebody as I travel along…then my living has not been in vain.” Hear the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray quote the song that inspired his life and ...
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Wellness and Wellbeing: Caring for Self and Community
Anyone can experience burn out – pastors, preachers and even volunteers. Leaders can help their congregations thrive by maintaining their own wellbeing and helping their teams do so as well. As part ...
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“We Save Us” – 2025 Trends to Watch in Religion and Society
Multiple 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 ...
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Congregations Affected by LA County Wildfires
In 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 ...
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Reimagining Church: A Toolkit
Even 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 ...