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The theme for our upcoming issue is Sanctuary.
Sanctuary: a sacred or holy place; the part of a church around the altar; any place of refuge or asylum.
When thinking about the word, “sanctuary,” Christians might typically imagine the room in a church where the congregation gathers on Sundays. The Bible, however, also refers to sanctuaries as people, or the Holy Land, a refuge, and heaven itself. To Christians, a sanctuary is a place where God meets us.
Where does God meet you? Think broadly and creatively about what the word, “sanctuary” means to you. Where have you heard it recently? What are the implications of its meaning today? Where is it found and how is it interpreted beyond the walls of churches, such as in nature or in our daily routines? In thinking about “sanctuary,” consider these similar words: refuge, haven, harbor, oasis, shelter, retreat, asylum.
Be creative. Be bold. Let us know how this theme prompts your thinking below.
Pitches are due March 2.
Check out our full guide for submissions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FYWKCcdCHyUVLmIOh_EPBxd60yDfW4UTAR-kdO8TZ_U/edit?usp=sharing
Reach out to our Editor-In-Chief Peyton Rabb (bmc9yy@virginia.edu), if you have any questions.
