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ON Scripture

In these unprecedented times, Odyssey has heard from our faith network a desire for brief, shareable media elements tied to the Lectionary cycle of Scripture. We’re thrilled to offer free access to ON Scripture, our high-quality short videos and accompanying materials with insights from leading biblical scholars, produced from 2011-2017.

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Words of Wisdom and Hope

In this time of crisis, as we face pervasive collective trauma in navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic, Odyssey Impact stands in solidarity with you and our shared community. We want to share words that can unite and shine a light of hope in these difficult times. We thank our network of friends for their wisdom, guidance and solidarity.

Breathe-centered welcoming meditation – Carrie Doehring, PhD

This 7 minute breathe centered practice will begin with a few deep, relaxing
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The Plague by Rabbi Gustav Buchdahl

The Rabbis taught העולם כמנהגו נוהג (ha-olam c’minhago noheig): the world is governed
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It is like all #healthcare workers just got drafted into the #military. So now what do we do? – Rev. David Fleenor

None of us who went to work for health care organizations – which is 16 million
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Lessons from Ministry in the Midst of a Disaster – Rev. Matt Crebbin

Beloved Colleagues in Ministry, This is a message I wish I didn’t have to write. I do
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Live Town Hall Events

may, 2020

On The Web

News from around the globe as we together navigate the Covid-19 crisis.

We’re Not Ready for This Kind of Grief

According to my mother, there are two unique forms of grief that everyone touched by
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The Reverend Dr. William Barber on Community in the Coronavirus Crisis

Jelani Cobb has written, for The New Yorker, that the Reverend Dr. William Barber is
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How Should Christians Act During a Pandemic?

Churches are usually packed this week, the holiest on the Christian calendar. But
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Passover, Easter, Ramadan — and interfaith America in action

Passover is about how a people who stay steadfast in hope can be liberated as a
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When we come to the end of our strength, the universe will hold us

When Blaise Pascal said, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit
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How People Learn to Become Resilient

Norman Garmezy, a developmental psychologist and clinician at the University of
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These days I preach to an empty room. But I see my church clearer than ever.

David Platt is the lead pastor of McLean Bible Church in metropolitan Washington,
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‘We Can’t Anoint The Sick’: Faith Leaders Seek New Approaches To Pastoral Care

Churches across America have managed to get around bans on public gathering by moving
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The Gospel in a Time of Social Distancing

Turning outward to one another as the coronavirus locks us down. Many years ago,
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