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A Thanksgiving meal prayer — Remembering our history, praying for peace
Hunter Steinitz offers a prayer for the Thanksgiving table that remembers our history as Americans and calls on God as the giver of life, justice and peace.
Discerning Welcome: A Reformed Faith Approach to Refugees
"At a time of almost unprecedented of people – from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Syria to name only the most recent cases – Ellen Clark Clemot's book will be an increasingly valuable resources to educate all Christians in how to practice a loving ethic of witness and welcome."
Song of ascent
Andrew Taylor-Troutman remembers a friend who passed away, who taught him the connection between a song of ascent and Psalm 23.
“Nones” and “dones” and Presbyterians
After interviewing 200+ young adults with no religious affiliation, two PC(USA) pastors share how this growing population differs from the institutional church — and how these groups are similar.
Announcement expected Nov. 21 to name members of new commission to restructure the top level of the PC(USA)
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly also finalized the dates for the 2024 General Assembly.
As Trump launches new presidential bid, will former faith advisers back him?
Most have remained silent about his new campaign, while others have hinted at allegiances to other potential contenders such as Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis.
A Thanksgiving mealtime prayer inspired by Psalm 104
Amanda Horan offers a prayer for the Thanksgiving dinner table that focuses on creation, community and gratitude.
How opposition to Prop 8 led Latter-day Saints to back Senate’s same-sex marriage bill
Same-sex marriage, long a divisive issue, could be the thing that brings Americans together, said Troy Williams, executive director of Equality Utah.cSame-sex marriage, long a divisive issue, could be the thing that brings Americans together, said Troy Williams, executive director of Equality Utah.
The PC(USA)’s advocacy director contributes to a thoughtful discussion on white churches and the sin of racism
The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins joins a panel convened by Union Presbyterian Seminary to lay out the problem and outline solutions.
WWII bombed churches and synagogues live on in art glass exhibit
An art show displays 25 glass works by 13 different artists built around the shards McDonald, an Episcopal priest, collected from the destroyed churches, synagogues and chapels he visited in England, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany in 1944 and 1945.
Are we entering a ‘postdenominational’ era?
The rise of the unaffiliated church.
Did faith fall off a cliff during COVID? New study says no.
Religious life in America was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But did it lead to a loss of faith as well as a decline in churchgoing?
Thanksgiving as a call to moral community
James Calvin Davis explores the wisdom that Christian tradition brings to American Thanksgiving, as well as the ways in this holiday might prompt us to discern the imperatives of our faith in new ways.
Religious groups with immigrant members grew fastest over past decade
A decennial study of US religious life shows that the number of participants in congregational services has not kept up with the overall population growth. But religious groups drawing large numbers of immigrants have seen steady growth.
Presbyterian Peace Fellowship announces new vision statement
In the new vision statement, PPF anchors its work in abolition.
Why you should listen to Bad Bunny
Alex Evangelista explores the depths of social, political and spiritual significance, along with the joy, in the music of the hit Puerto Rican recording artist.
Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice
"...systems of power limit and control us all in some form ... and it's an act of profound faith in ourselves, each other and God to break free."
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Sabbath and Surrender
Lesson 4 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
A Thanksgiving benediction
Katy Shevel offers a benediction to use in a Thanksgiving worship service or over your Thanksgiving meal.
A prayer of thanksgiving
Letarshia C. Robinson offers a prayer of thanksgiving that can be used as a part of a Thanksgiving worship service, a regular Sunday worship service or a blessing over a meal with your family.
During a PC(USA) webinar, Bible scholars reimagine evangelism as equity, inclusion and flourishing
‘Evangelism must be redefined’ says Dr. Donghyun Jeong of Austin Seminary.
Order of worship — November 20, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Thanksgiving — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore and practice the call to thank God for the abundant gifts we are given in Psalm 100.
Co-moderators of the 2022 General Assembly address PC(USA) leaders
At the 2022 Moderators' Conference, GA co-Moderators Shavon Starling-Louis and Ruth Santana-Grace join 145 presbytery and synod leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of church ministry.
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