Clay feet
Roger Gench reflects on the politics of power found in Daniel 2, the problematic theology of the American dream and the necessity of diversity.
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Books briefly noted: For families
Three recent books for families to consider.
What is Advent?
When did Advent start? Why decorate with purple? When did the Advent wreath become popular? Katy Shevel answers all these questions and more.
Get Those Chop Saws Going!
Congregations and communities host guns to gardens events to prevent gun violence.
Church of England bishops head for showdown on marriage for same-sex couples
In the next few months, the Church of England's long-running debate on marriage for same-sex couples may come to a head.
Thanks to the PC(USA)’s Christmas Joy Offering, a pastor and his family receive critical support in their season of financial hardship
The pandemic dealt a blow to the finances of a pastor serving a Korean American congregation in Atlanta.
PC(USA) 2023-24 scholarship applications are now open
The need-based aid responds to Matthew 25 priorities.
Podcast review: “Interfaith America with Eboo Patel”
"Listening to these fruitful conversations left me wanting to talk to someone about them — perfect fodder for a church discussion or book group."
An Advent with grit
This Advent, Karie Charlton turns to biblical women with stories that are brutal and beautiful, messy and good.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance opens Volunteer Host Site in Western Kentucky
A year after tornado outbreak, ‘We still need help.’
The Presbyterian Center’s new conference facility came in on time and slightly under its (revised) budget
Supply chain issues and additional technology investments drove the final price tag to nearly $3.8 million, A Corp Board learns.
Order of worship — December 18, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
The fourth Sunday in Advent — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore love through the story of a pregnant Mary and Elizabeth and they will also consider the ways that the four Advent themes connect.
Fourth Sunday of Advent — December 18, 2022
Christmas is difficult, bringing up painful memories for many. But, as John Wurster writes while reflecting on Joseph’s story, Christmas has been difficult from the beginning.
A prayer for light in Advent
Daniel Heath writes a prayer that focuses on light in a dark season.
Lilly Endowment Grant at Union Presbyterian Seminary to provide a bridge for early career preachers
The $1 million grant will fill the unique gap between formal theological education and the early years of preaching ministry.
Renewed faith will help Black lives matter, says 2023 religion award winner
Episcopal priest and womanist theologian Kelly Brown Douglas is awarded $100,000 prize for the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion.
Is it hope or wishful thinking?
To Aaron Neff, the difference between hope and wishful thinking is evidence. In this article, he explores the foundation for our Christian hope.
As it heads over to the Administrative Services Group, leaders from the PC(USA)’s Mission Engagement & Support talk about where they’ve been and where they’re headed
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation Board receives a briefing from MES.
Presbyterian Foundation webinar reveals four tips for boosting end-of-year giving
More giving occurs during December than any other month.
Never alone
William E. W. Robinson explores how God often accompanies us in life through the presence of others.
The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide
"[This is] a book for people like me and hopefully people like you: who refuse to give up on hope, who believe we should regard others from more than a human point of view, who have faith that the gospel can still transform lives ...."
Atlanta megachurch alleges widespread fraud by lenders against African American churches
Attorneys representing an Atlanta megachurch have filed a lawsuit alleging the bank and investors group that financed its property engaged in predatory..
California Megachurch Members Now Hold Majority On City Council
Members of Bethel — the 11,000-member northern California megachurch famous for elaborate healing services, Bethel Music and musician Sean Feucht’s nationwide worship protests against COVID restrictions — now hold the majority on the Redding City Council after November’s elections, according to nearly complete vote counts
Ukrainian churches unable to function as Russian forces arrest priests
Russian forces have seized many religious leaders of a variety of religious communities. In most of these cases, however, it remains unclear if places of worship or religious leaders were targeted to specifically punish the exercise of the freedom of religion or belief.
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