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A spirituality of stability roots us in place. — Nicholas Tangen

One of the reasons the Benedictine tradition speaks to me is its commitment to a spirituality of stability. Benedict says, “The workshop…

Nov 20, 2023

A spirituality of stability roots us in place. — Nicholas Tangen

Nov 20, 2023

We already have what we need. -

There is a constant question within the church about how to practice Christian community well. What does it mean to follow Jesus in this…

Jan 23, 2023

We already have what we need. -

Jan 23, 2023

The revolutionary practice of loving our enemies. -

Today the United States honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. We remember his leadership, his powerful voice, and his vision…

Jan 16, 2023

The revolutionary practice of loving our enemies. -

Jan 16, 2023

Hospitality: A Neighboring Practice in Epiphany

Each Epiphany, Christians all over the world remember the journey of the Magi and the gifts they presented to the infant Jesus. Caspar…

Jan 9, 2023

Hospitality: A Neighboring Practice in Epiphany

Jan 9, 2023

Loving Our Neighbors Begins with Prayer.

When churches decide to renew or establish a relationship with their neighborhood and neighbors, the tendency is to go immediately to…

Jan 2, 2023

Loving Our Neighbors Begins with Prayer.

Jan 2, 2023

Why your congregation should have more meals together.

Again and again in the work of the church, I find that it is the unremarkable things, the simple things, that lay the groundwork for the…

Dec 21, 2022

Why your congregation should have more meals together.

Dec 21, 2022

The world is complex, our neighborhood engagement doesn’t need to be.

We live in an incredibly complex world. There’s no getting around that. When we look at some of the most pressing issues we face as a…

Dec 21, 2022

The world is complex, our neighborhood engagement doesn’t need to be.

Dec 21, 2022

Practicing Anticipation in this Season of Advent — Nicholas Tangen

Advent is one of my very favorite liturgical seasons, with practices focused on preparation and the announcement that Christ the Messiah…

Nov 29, 2021

Practicing Anticipation in this Season of Advent — Nicholas Tangen

Nov 29, 2021

The church at its best is simple and relational.

I was in a meeting the other day when someone asked us to reflect on a time when we experienced the church at it’s best. I thought for a…

Nov 19, 2021

The church at its best is simple and relational.

Nov 19, 2021

Why focus on practices for congregational transformation?

In March of this year, I began working as the Director of Faith Practices & Neighboring Practices at the Minneapolis Area Synod. This Lilly…

Sep 6, 2021

Why focus on practices for congregational transformation?

Sep 6, 2021

Nicholas Tangen

Nicholas Tangen

Nicholas Tangen is a Lutheran, writer, & community organizer in Minneapolis, MN writing at the intersection of faith & social transformation. nicholastangen.com

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