First Armenian Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

Single mums finding acceptance in church

The days of castigating unmarried women with kids are ending

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

I went to church with Bruce Jenner. Here’s what Caitlyn Jenner taught me about Jesus.

Caitlyn knows who Jesus is, and Jesus knows her by name.

Why the Church isn’t Reaching my Unchurched Friends

Millenials want customized, personal experiences at their church. The one size fits all Sunday sermon doesn't connect with them<br>As a 25 yr old, I agree. Many of my own friends don't attend mass. They're not leaving the church, they just don't want to get up and go on Sunday. I feel it's not so much about people being "fake", but that their church experience isn't being customized. I think the only way forward to capture young people's interest is to make that…

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

Stamford’s First Congregational Church was sold to provide housing. What will it take to make...

The city’s Planning Board has approved a plan to save the historic church and put...

How to Write Secular and Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony Scripts

Use these modern tips to personalize your nuptials.

How to Create a Spiritual But Not Religious Wedding Ceremony

More and more couples today say they want a spiritual but not religious wedding ceremony. This mirrors the trend of Americans who self-identify with this...

Video series, coming seminars show how focus on generosity can invigorate congregations

Say “thank you” early and often, and not just once a year.Talk about faith and generosity in worship. Make it “as central as the spiritual practices of

Are religious rituals important?

Baptism, Christening and Religious Occasion Ideas

Delicate Blessings Cross - Personalized #Baptism Invitations

Are Abortion Rights a Matter of Religious Freedom?

If the government endorses one particular conception of when life begins, it is arguably violating the Establishment Clause by favoring certain religious viewpoints over others.

Can LGBTQ, religious rights coexist?

If you’re a person of faith, you’ll want to know about this proposed legislation.

Who Cares About the Religious Right Anymore?

Chase Peeples - We don’t need a “Religious Left” to face off against the Religious Right.

What religion are those religious exemption laws protecting?

We should exercise a little “religious freedom” of our own, and begin to see and proclaim just how queer the Christian tradition really is.

10 Rare Recently Discovered Religious Artifacts

Since antiquity, thousands of religions, cults, and beliefs have evolved alongside mankind. The study of ancient shrines and artifacts allow archaeologists

It’s Easter, but I’m not religious; what should I do?

I’m not religious either, so you’re not alone. Turns out that many of the traditions Christians celebrate during the Easter season are actually much older than Christianity! Egg dying, …

How highly religious women are redefining feminism

A serious religious commitment seems to more adequately prepare women — and their husbands — to face working motherhood than liberal feminism