Louie Fong & Fong Family Assn

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 …

‘I do.’ Rules relax on weddings as catering hall capacity increase to 150 people

Starting today, catering halls can operate at 50% capacity, and maximum guest capacity has increased to 150.

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.

The 20 Best Foods to Eat for Breakfast

These 20 staples and mix-ins will give you all the energy and nutrients you need in the morning.

4 Practices That Keep a Life Crisis From Creating a Business Crisis

Nurture relationships and practice equanimity while life is calm and you will be prepared to navigate a personal trauma that could upend your business.

9 Rainforest Facts Everyone Should Know

Protecting rainforests is a powerful natural climate solution that’s critical to our collective future.

Is Social Media Sparking Civic Engagement?

How is social media changing civic engagement around the world? Are citizens more involved because of technology? Are political representatives more in touch with their constituents?

Are Social Capital and Civic Engagement Declining?

More individuals are choosing to be less involved in traditional forms of civic engagement. Are we as a society losing the social capital that connects us?

Rubrics for Civic Knowledge & Civic Values

Social Media Resources and Learning Materials

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What Is the Civic University For? (SSIR)

Embedding action through research by placing the Sustainable Development Goals at the center of university planning. Part of the Innovating Higher Education series.

5 Steps To Cultivating A Civic Startup Ecosystem, According To Civic Entrepreneurs

Institutions that serve the public good need hackers and startups just as much as the tech sector.

Duty of fraternal correction/ Why did Jesus say 'tell no one'?

Is it not our duty to point out when a friend is committing a sin? Otherwise, if we don't try to save the soul of a sinner, then we too can be found guilty.

Is Civic Education Effective?

To find out, a program at Tufts monitors students’ voting rates.

Planning a ‘timeless’ civic building

The revived project to create a new Canby Public Library and civic center has a fresh look.

Towards Deeper Civic Learning

Improving civics learning takes active engagement with pressing issues, not a multiple-choice citizenship test.

How to Deepen Children’s Civic Engagement

Teach your child or teen the value of working for the community to make it better.

Finding the Fine Line Between Fraternal Correction and Being Judgmental

Finding the Fine Line Between Fraternal Correction and Being Judgmental - Relevant Radio

Democracy and Civic Life: What Is the Long Game for Philanthropy?

A well-functioning democracy depends on healthy and trusted public and private institutions; strong public institutions; an economy that provides broad-based opportunity and prosperity; tolerance and respect for one another and our differences; and a vibrant civic life.