Sabbath for this year and beyond
Learn techniques for keeping sabbath in a productivity-obsessed world for the new year and beyond. Read more
Fascism, Fashion, Faith and Feminism
by Saint Browder These are scary times for the United States. The language of division grows louder, institutions are tested in ways they haven’t been in generations, and the public sphere feels increasingly tense and uncertain. In moments like this, it is tempting to...
Discovering your passion
by Lee Ann Pomrenke We know when we have it, and we know when we don’t. And we know it’s not something we can muster up when it just isn’t there. During the cold, long nights of winter, after the excitement of Christmas and Epiphany has passed, our lack of passion can...
Strong in Faith, Courageous in Love: Practicing Engagement, Accompaniment and Mentorship in our World
by Nola Smith It all started when I read an article in the April 2025 Bold Connections e-newsletter from Women of the ELCA regarding a trip to Arusha and Meru, Tanzania, through their Global Education Travel program. In my retirement from nursing, I was looking...
Five steps for creating rest in a world of busyness
By Dr. Crystal L. Hall
This article offers five steps with accompanying biblical principles for creating rest in a world of busyness. MORE ›
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Boldcafe Monthly Dinner
Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner! Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom. Signature cocktail/mocktail recipe included. MORE ›
Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, February 1 @ 7 p.m. (CDT)!
Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom.
The Rev. Ralen M. Robinson will host our conversation and lead our discussion about finding God in desolate places during Lent. Join us!
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