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Category Archives: Civic Engagement

Congregations and Community Involvement: The Impact of Friendships and Congregational Size

Civic Engagement, Ecology Frame, Interviews, Networks & Relationships, Social Service & Activism, SurveysBy Jennifer McClure HarawayMay 8, 2015

Contributor Jennifer McClure shares her recent published research examining the intersection of network connections, congregational size, and community involvement.  A few years ago, I wondered how a congregation’s organizational context shapes whether attenders are involved in the broader community outside of their congregation. I grew up in a large evangelical congregation with about 2,000 regular attenders. A few…

Congregations’ role in Community Support: A View on Ferguson, MO

African American Churches, Buildings & Spaces, Civic Engagement, Leadership, Neighborhoods & Contexts, Participant Observation, Resources Frame, Social Service & ActivismBy Ellen ChildsAugust 22, 2014

During times of struggle, congregations often ask themselves “what can we do to help?” The first step is to understand the congregation’s resources. Is your building able to be used as a first-aid station or a place to get water and use the restroom? Is there meeting space to have community-wide discussions or small-scale planning…

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