Pentecost all year

While Pentecost is a time of celebration, it also presents us with difficult truths we can’t avoid.
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Faith Reflections: Rest and risk

by Jennifer Hackbarth
Once I was given a three-month sabbatical from my responsibilities as a pastor. Not many people have such a wonderful opportunity, so I was intentional about making the best use of this gift–this gift for which I was, and am, so grateful.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 ›

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Boldcafe dinner invite

Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, August 4 @ 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.

Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is ordained in the ELCA and a writer. She will lead our conversation about taking time for rest. Join us!

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Retreat where you are” by Kimberly KNowle-Zeller

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