Photo courtesy of Ashley ChavezPeople seem to be dedicating the least amount of their time and efforts to the thing that is most worthy in this world: a relationship with God and prioritizing what He originally designed the church to be, according to Francis Chan's "Letters to the Church."This is the basis of Francis Chan's newest book "Letters to the Church." However, it is … [Read more...] about Book Review: Francis Chan’s Call to Action for the Contemporary Church
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SCEWP Elevates Women to Lead
Photos by Lindsey Sullivan The Southern California Egalitarian Worship Project recently marked its first complete year of worship services, since beginning in August 2017. Members of several Churches of Christ churches in the area came together to create SCEWP to offer women who are interested opportunities to lead and serve in worship services. Meetings are held about once … [Read more...] about SCEWP Elevates Women to Lead
Food Sustainability: A Q&A with Professor Christopher Doran
Photo by Terra Atwood Sprinkled throughout Professor Christopher Doran’s office is: a statue of Saint Francis of Assisi, a bobblehead Jesus, and a Segway, on which he glides to and from work. A graduate of Pepperdine’s Natural Sciences Division and University of California Berkeley's school of theology, Doran is ambidextrous in his discussions of ecology and theology; … [Read more...] about Food Sustainability: A Q&A with Professor Christopher Doran
‘Call Center’ Production Presents Student Talent From Page To Stage
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe entirely student produced, written and directed play, “Call Center,” details the personal journeys of two workers, Malcolm, played by freshman CJ Babcock, and Walker, played by junior Gregory Camperos, as they navigate their harrowing workplace. The play, which ran from Feb. 2 - 4 in the PLC mini theatre, is an original production written … [Read more...] about ‘Call Center’ Production Presents Student Talent From Page To Stage
Why I (Still) Love The Churches Of Christ
Photo by Shawn JonesAt the beginning of last semester, a 30-something-year-old man stood in the middle of a Sunday-morning service at University Church of Christ and asked the congregation if he could take the stage. It was an odd move — with his hands in the air, he asked if anybody would prevent him from making a statement before the congregation. The room was silent. … [Read more...] about Why I (Still) Love The Churches Of Christ