Ministry Matters™

Rites and rituals

The U.S. has never had much of a pilgrimage tradition – perhaps now is the opportunity

By James Mills
One feature of the pandemic has been the curtailment of a practice that for millennia has provided an outlet for healing in times of crisis: pilgrimage. From restrictions on the… read more

Does the book matter?

By Sara Galyon
Our world is pretty topsy-turvy right now, and we may find some comfort in the events and/or people we can count on that come around when we expect them. However, many of those… read more

Why do presidential inaugurations matter?

By Dimitris Xygalatas
As one president’s term ends and another begins, there is a ceremony. Its importance is one of symbolism rather than substance. The Constitution is clear: On Jan… read more