Nicholas TangenA spirituality of stability roots us in place. — Nicholas TangenOne of the reasons the Benedictine tradition speaks to me is its commitment to a spirituality of stability. Benedict says, “The workshop…Nov 20, 2023Nov 20, 2023
Nicholas TangenWe 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, 2023Jan 23, 2023
Nicholas TangenThe 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, 2023Jan 16, 2023
Nicholas TangenHospitality: A Neighboring Practice in EpiphanyEach Epiphany, Christians all over the world remember the journey of the Magi and the gifts they presented to the infant Jesus. Caspar…Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
Nicholas TangenLoving 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, 2023Jan 2, 2023
Nicholas TangenWhy 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, 2022Dec 21, 2022
Nicholas TangenThe 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, 2022Dec 21, 2022
Nicholas TangenPracticing Anticipation in this Season of Advent — Nicholas TangenAdvent is one of my very favorite liturgical seasons, with practices focused on preparation and the announcement that Christ the Messiah…Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
Nicholas TangenThe 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, 2021Nov 19, 2021
Nicholas TangenWhy 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, 2021Sep 6, 2021