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.
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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.
Reign of Christ — November 20, 2022
In this week’s lectionary reflection, Teri McDowell Ott highlights a theology of trauma that emerges from Luke’s crucifixion scene and why exposing this trauma is the beginning of hope.
The Solidarity Building Initiative for Liberative Carceral Education
Exploring the benefits and opportunities of McCormick Theological Seminary’s in-prison education initiative with Jia Johnson.
Oregon interfaith leaders declare win in vote to tighten gun control
The gun safety initiative in Oregon would ban the sale of magazines with a capacity greater than 10 rounds and would require permits and firearm safety courses to purchase any gun.
Presbyterian Mission Agency and partners reveal how debt relief addresses systemic injustices across the globe
‘Forgive us our debts’ from Puerto Rico and Sri Lanka to New York.
Religion plays a role in Native American adoption case before Supreme Court
Legal activists argue that Brackeen v. Haaland could inhibit Native American children’s contact with their religious traditions while extending a long history of white Christian efforts to convert Native children and remove them from their homes and families.
Finding Jesus in a prison cell
How are we supposed to love our enemies (as Jesus tells us) and live in a just society?
Presbyterian College unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s innovative service college’
The college made several big announcements with the reveal of its new strategic plan.
Hope in a pocket — For the day after a national election
A poem about beginnings and endings, and finding hope in unexpected places.
A word from the Stated Clerk
J. Herbert Nelson focuses on unnecessary bloodshed.
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