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Reflections on faith, community, and compassionate living from St. Francis Episcopal Church in Greensboro.

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Reading the Bible Responsibly in a Polarized Church & World – Part 8

by The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan | Mar 22, 2026

Deacon Joe dives into the complex history of biblical interpretation. From the Bible's historical role in the debate over slavery to its modern usage across the political spectrum, we examine the principles that guide how we read and apply these sacred texts today.

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Reading the Bible Responsibly in a Polarized Church & World – Part 7

by The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan | Mar 15, 2026

Deacon Joe dives into the complex history of biblical interpretation. From the Bible's historical role in the debate over slavery to its modern usage across the political spectrum, we examine the principles that guide how we read and apply these sacred texts today.

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Reading the Bible Responsibly in a Polarized Church & World – Part 6

by The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan | Mar 8, 2026

Deacon Joe dives into the complex history of biblical interpretation. From the Bible's historical role in the debate over slavery to its modern usage across the political spectrum, we examine the principles that guide how we read and apply these sacred texts today.

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Reading the Bible Responsibly in a Polarized Church & World – Part 5

by The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan | Mar 1, 2026

Deacon Joe dives into the complex history of biblical interpretation. From the Bible's historical role in the debate over slavery to its modern usage across the political spectrum, we examine the principles that guide how we read and apply these sacred texts today.

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Reading the Bible Responsibly in a Polarized Church & World – Part 4

by The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan | Feb 22, 2026

Deacon Joe dives into the complex history of biblical interpretation. From the Bible's historical role in the debate over slavery to its modern usage across the political spectrum, we examine the principles that guide how we read and apply these sacred texts today.

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Reading the Bible Responsibly in a Polarized Church & World – Part 3

by The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan | Feb 15, 2026

Deacon Joe dives into the complex history of biblical interpretation. From the Bible's historical role in the debate over slavery to its modern usage across the political spectrum, we examine the principles that guide how we read and apply these sacred texts today.