A work in progress
Jenny McDevitt reflects that hope finds a way; that creation hasn’t given up on us yet, despite overwhelming rationale for doing so; that, while it may be too late to fix everything, we can still fix some things.
Highlighting earth care, environmentalism and an overview of the climate change overtures coming to this summer’s General Assembly, this issue turns our attention to the state of creation. Readers will contemplate their relationship to nature, consider the PC(USA)’s divestment from fossil fuel, and be inspired by up-cycled gifts and the connection between food and faith.
Jenny McDevitt reflects that hope finds a way; that creation hasn’t given up on us yet, despite overwhelming rationale for doing so; that, while it may be too late to fix everything, we can still fix some things.
"I plan to bring this book to the Friday study immediately and with confidence that the participants will find it both deeply meaningful and spiritually sustaining, as I did."
"This book is written by real Christian parents for real Christian parents; the contributors share how they marry parenting and passionate social justice acts together, acknowledging that working parents simply don’t have the time to do them separately."
"[Saving Us] is best read in faithful community – wherever two or more are gathered – whether a community of climate action enthusiasts, the quietly curious, the global warming skeptics or those without an opinion simply seeking to follow Jesus."
By recognizing the sincerity of doubt and disbelief and accepting criticism of the church as a “gift of a critical friend,” Samuel Wells applies his head and heart to forging a way forward that is more inclusive and accessible.
A poem by Arlin Buyert.
Warner Bailey writes about the trauma captured in Lamentations, chapter 1, and how pastoral caregivers can serve as witnesses for those who have no words for their pain.
Katy Shevel reflects on the lessons she learned in pastoring a small church and the value of these congregations.
Philosophy and experiential learning form a practical theology in the Tahoe Semester program.
In adrienne maree brown’s futuristic short story “the river,” a Detroit girl makes extra money by taking passengers on boat tours.
How food can help restore our relationship with the earth and with each other.
A list of gifts you can create using materials you might otherwise throw away.
A uniform lesson for July 24, 2022.
A uniform standard lesson for July 17, 2022.
Uniform lesson for July 10, 2022.
The kids are not alright.
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