Covenant Network of Presbyterians celebrates 25 years of justice work
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The director of Princeton Seminary’s Farminary Project says we ought to start by stopping
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Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly condemn weekend violence in the US
‘To remain silent in the face of these atrocities is an act of complicity and a betrayal of the Gospel’
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NEXT Church keynoter Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes puts to rest the excuses that drive some clergy to toil too much
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Why do we keep doing these prayers of confession?
Two thoughtful theologians — Dr. Martha Moore-Keish, the J.B. Green Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary, and the Rev. Dr. David Gambrell, Associate for Worship in the Office of Theology & Worship — put their brains and their hearts on display Thursday during the Presbyterian Association of Musicians’ town hall, “Why do we Keep Doing these Prayers of Confession?”
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) advocacy series lifts up Hispanic voices
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) advocacy series lifts up Hispanic voices
Silencing human rights advocacy in Israel has broad implications, PC(USA) webinar says Peace & Justice May 12, 2022
Panelists discuss US role in displacement of Palestinians, efforts to smear critics of Israeli government
The moment Covid cancelled the 2022 Presbyterian Youth Triennium, youth leaders across the country began creating innovative regional events
(PNS) — The pandemic has indeed nixed the planned in-person Presbyterian Youth Triennium this summer. But youth leaders across the country are coming..
Humans are being trafficked all over the world, including our neighborhoods
(PNS) — In the days before the Rev. Cathy Chang, a mission co-worker serving in the Philippines, was red-tagged having been accused..
‘God is moving God’s own people much faster than we could ever move ourselves’
(PNS) — How people engaged in mission are recalibrating their work post-pandemic was the topic of last week’s panel discussion offered by..
For red-state clergy who back abortion rights, losing Roe is a call to action
(RNS) — When the Rev. Kira Austin-Young, an Episcopal priest in Nashville, Tennessee, heard that the Supreme Court may overturn Roe v...
Florida churches among first to begin exit from UMC to new, conservative denomination
(RNS) — A statement posted on Facebook Tuesday (May 3) by the Wesleyan Covenant Association’s Florida chapter caught the attention of the Florida bishop..
How can comics help preachers hone their homiletical humor?
(PNS) — The Rev. Dr. Jake Myers’ recently-completed book, “Stand-Up Preaching: Homiletical Insights from Contemporary Comedians,” will be published in late summer..
Any PC(USA) employee or minister with student loan debt is now eligible for free student loan advising
https://vimeo.com/705476395?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=49031955 (PNS) — Every person who has student loans should explore their options for Public Service Loan Forgiveness by October 2022. This is..
Funds freed up for 1001 New Worshiping Communities program
JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana — An Indiana judge signed an order recently that frees up funds at the Presbyterian Foundation to support the 1001 New Worshiping..
Mid-Kentucky Presbytery offers grants to its congregations to help them care for Creation by installing electric car charging stations
(PNS) — The 49 churches in Mid-Kentucky Presbytery are being offered grants on a sliding scale, depending on their membership, to help them..
‘Who translates God words?’ is the question the Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney seeks to answer during the 111th Sprunt Lectures at Union Presbyterian Seminary
(PNS) — Who translates God words and how? That’s the question the Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney seeks to answer this week during three lectures..
Presbyterians at the forefront of protecting New Mexico’s Greater Chaco Landscape
(PNS) — The Rev. Andrew Black, a pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is coordinating an effort to ensure..
Poor People’s Campaign co-chair speaks before participants meet with congressional representatives
https://vimeo.com/703872978?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=49031955 (PNS) — As participants in Ecumenical Advocacy Days prepared to meet their congressional representatives with urgent pleas for human and civil rights,..