As Israelis continue to protest in unprecedented numbers against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed overhaul of the judicial system, political tensions arise within Jewish families during Passover.
"Help me stay with the transformative tomb./ Help me trust it’s not over," writes Arianne Braithwaite Lehn.
Gwendolyn Brooks writes, “We are each other’s harvest.” To be each other’s harvest requires us to also help each other in the planting, the cultivating, the weeding and the nurturing, adds Marcella Auld Glass.
Amy Pagliarella reviews Shannan Martin's latest book.
In advance of Earth Week 2023, the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York is deepening its commitment to environmental stewardship by reducing its endowment’s exposure to fossil fuel investments.
In the face of death, chaplaincy intern Ashley Brown learns the gift of bearing witness.
We invite you to prayerfully reflect on the incarnation with a piece of original artwork by Sarah Scoggin.
How do we move toward one another, asks Erin Weber-Johnson, after times of isolation and fear?
A child in cowgirl boots heralds the coming of Easter for Andrew Taylor-Troutman.
Before we hear the stories of all “they” did to Jesus, we might stop and look at ourselves this Holy Week. That is what Lent calls for, isn’t it? — John Cleghorn
The new rules mirror restrictions set forth by the Trump administration that were eventually blocked in court by migrant activist groups.
In this children's message, Sara Pantazes explores how resurrection is something that we all experience.
A lesson for April 16, 2023, about disappointment and restoration.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
In this lesson, children will explore the disciples' first encounter with the risen Lord and will consider how their faith allows them to continue to believe in hope and love even when things are difficult.
Jesus is patient with “doubting Thomas.” Maybe we should be too, writes Editor Teri McDowell Ott.
Historian, pastor and musician Raymond R. Roberts reviews Dave Matthews Band's latest single and considers the church's approach to violence.
Like all mass shootings in America, it emerged fully politicized, enabled and abetted by our politicians in power, opines Tyler Huckabee.
Brendan McLean offers a prayer that can be used alongside an Easter meal shared with friends and family.
When we embrace visibility and vulnerability, we can find a God-given sense of belonging in the make-up aisle, at a civil protest, and – if we allow it – in the church, writes trans woman and pastor Lucinda Isaacs.
‘We gladly welcome Carl Lentz to our Transformation Church staff, helping TC with strategy as we continue to move forward in our vast vision,’ said one pastor of the predominantly Black megachurch.
"By letting chaplains tell their stories, Cadge allows readers to understand their motivations, individual approaches and perceptions of the significance of their service."
Barbara Wood Gray on opening the gate of the heart.
A Nashville pastor contemplates the ‘why?’ of this week’s shooting.
Eric Barreto interviews Willie James Jennings on what it means to belong.
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