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Read more about the article God’s desire for a multiethnic church

God’s desire for a multiethnic church

  • Post author:James Hein
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

My congregation sits in the center of Milwaukee, a city frequently residing atop lists of “most segregated cities” in America. Our congregation always observes the celebration of Juneteenth, a landmark…

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Read more about the article Stepping into special education

Stepping into special education

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

“St. Marcus integrated Mason from day one,” says Brenda Jashinsky, Mason’s mom. “They embraced him with love immediately.” After Mason was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, Brenda struggled to…

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Read more about the article Understanding cultural diversity

Understanding cultural diversity

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/02/25
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

This January Martin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm, Minn., commemorated Martin Luther King (MLK) Day by giving its students an opportunity to grow in cultural awareness. “One of the great…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How do we teach our kids to value all people?

Parent conversations: How do we teach our kids to value all people?

  • Post author:Brenda Wagenknecht and Timothy Bourman
  • Post published:2022/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

We can’t all raise our children in New York City like Tim and Amanda Bourman or serve as foster parents for a diverse group of children like Brenda and Steven…

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