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February 8, 2012
Update: Still breathing …

Your response to the recent Progressive Christian Media Challenge was among many factors that encouraged the TPC publishing board, at its Feb. 7 meeting in Manchester, Connecticut, to seek sustainable publishing models, including continuation of this website in a "hold" pattern for the foreseeable future. Using the "ChipIn" donor application, the 10-day experimental effort generated more than $250 in small donations, demonstrating its practicality as a fundraising tool.
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January 5, 2012
The Progressive Christian Suspends Publication

One of the nation's oldest continuously published social justice magazines ceased publication Jan. 1, falling to the same social and economic forces that have decimated other non-profit organizations and periodicals in recent years.

One of the nation's oldest continuously published social justice magazines ceased publication Jan. 1, falling to the same social and economic forces that have decimated other non-profit organizations and periodicals in recent years.

The Progressive Christian, a 189-year-old magazine of Christian social witness, suspended publication “indefinitely," according to its Board of Directors, after a winter fund-raising campaign fell far short of the financial resources needed to keep the faith-based social justice periodical afloat.

December 9, 2011
State of the Church: Where Are the Young People?

Young Americans are seeking spiritual integrity, compassion, real experience and a place that encourages their questions.

In a Sept. 28 article published by the Barna Group, “Six Reasons Young Christians Leave Church,” Barna, a nationally respected non-profit research organization dedicated to spiritual development, outlines six reasons why young people stay away from churches:

• Churches seem overprotective: While many churches try to convince members to reject or avoid “worldly” influences, today’s young people are more connected to culture, media and concerns of the world than ever.

September 2, 2011
Sept. 11, 2001

Remembrances and viewpoints from The Progressive Christian's contributors will appear through Sept. 11, 2011.

October 8, 2011
Technical Update Causes Temporary Shift

Updating content on our TPC website will be temporarily suspended effective Oct. 8 while we work out some technical issues.

Dear Faithful Readers:

Updating content on our TPC website will be temporarily suspended effective Oct. 8 while we work out some technical issues. In the meantime, we'll be posting important news as notes on The Progressive Christian's Facebook page.

We look forward eagerly to returning this website to active status shortly.

Cynthia B. Astle

Editor

June 21, 2011
TPC Quotables

What does technology bring to our lives and spirits?

What technology brings to us individually is the possibility of finding out who we are, and more important, who we might be ... The technology of oil paint and canvas unleashed the talents of painters through the centuries. The technology of film created cinematic talents.

March 11, 2011
Fox Business Video Attacks Progressive Author

Progressive Christians have rallied in support of author and historian Diana Butler Bass, after her column on Wisconsin's budget woes and workers' rights drew this attack from Fox Business.

Progressive Christians have rallied in support of author and historian Diana Butler Bass, after her column on Wisconsin's budget woes and workers' rights drew this attack from Fox Business.

February 25, 2011
Inspirations from Big Tent Christianity

Watch Big Tent Christianity participants talk about their "big take-aways" from the event.

Big Tent Christianity participants talk about their "big take-aways" from the event.

February 21, 2011
The Center for Progressive Renewal

The Center for Progressive Christian Renewal, based in Marietta, GA, specializes in online learning. For details, visit the website or email Gregg Carlson, director of online learning

February 1, 2011
Talk with Congress

Talk with congressional representatives and learn about issues that concern people of faith during Ecumenical Advocacy Days, sponsored by Church World Service.

Church World Service: Ecumenical Advocacy Days, social justice gathering, Washington DC. Contact: Douglas Grace at 202-997-8024; e-mail: coordinator@advocacydays.org; website: www.advocacydays.org

November 16, 2010
Bush Failed

A recent University of North Texas graduate attends the Bush Center demonstration wearing his cap and gown.

November 16, 2010
Transportation this way ...

A roadside sign directs invited guests to shuttle transportation for the Bush Center groundbreaking.

September 14, 2010
Angel Ring Toss