The importance of difference
Rather than being suspicious of other viewpoints, Aaron Neff has learned to embrace disparity as a potential vehicle for the Holy Spirit.
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Shared food ministry fosters friendship between two diverse churches
Dodd-Sterling United Methodist Church and St. Luke's Presbyterian respond to their community's food insecurity while caring for one another.
From shoeboxes to war zones: How Samaritan’s Purse became a $1 billion humanitarian aid powerhouse
Now one of the largest US nonprofits, its growth has come largely through frontline work in public health crises and natural disasters around the world.
PC(USA) Co-Moderator, UCC Capitol Hill advocate talk formation, faith and the future
"We either have fun learning or we give in to despair."
Podcast review: “Learning How to See”
How do we transform and transcend our biases?
Evangelism: Addressing Harm, Embracing Hope
The Office of Theology, Formation & Evangelism of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, PC(USA), in partnership with Montreat Conference Center, is hosting the hybrid conference “Evangelism: Addressing Harm, Embracing Hope” on Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2022.
Kentucky pastor documents community’s deep loss and resiliency following major floods
PC(USA) minister at large Janice Stamper shares an account of the devastation following a major flood in July. She encounters death, loss, destruction, and glimpses of God’s presence too.
Nearly 200 religious colleges deemed ‘unsafe’ for LGBTQ students by Campus Pride
'Campus Pride envisions campuses and a society free of anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice, bigotry, and hate,' said Campus Pride Executive Director Shane Windmeyer.
At World Council of Churches gathering, Russian church keeps its membership
The 11th assembly of the World Council of Churches approved a statement on Thursday (Sept. 8) regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Unity among members of the World Council of Churches? Not in every case, Presbyterians on the ground report
A statement on seeking justice and peace in the Middle East stops short of calling Israel’s actions against Palestinians ‘apartheid.’
The Church of Scotland pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
The moderator of the PC(USA)’s Scottish forebear says she’s been ‘the steady constant in the life of our nation for over seven decades.’
Order of worship — September 18, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
If you want to be sad, be sad — Weekly Christian ed lesson
A Christian ed lesson for children on Jeremiah 8:18-9:1.
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 18, 2022
In this week’s lectionary reflection, Teri McDowell Ott writes about debt forgiveness in light of Luke’s parable of the dishonest manager.
The Tree at the Edge of the World
A poem by Paul Hooker.
Unity Presbyterian Church — Fort Mill, South Carolina
Maggie Bost, an elder at Unity Presbyterian in Fort Mill, South Carolina, shares how the Spirit is moving in their congregation.
Leaders attending the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly look at developments
They also consider the upcoming 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.
Stated Clerk brings greetings to military chaplains
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II offers words of encouragement for challenging work.
The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets and Kings That Birthed the Torah
Bill Tammeus reviews Edward Feld's new book.
World Vision Gaza Director Sentenced To 12 Years In Controversial Terrorism Case
The lengthy and opaque trial has drawn condemnation from some Israeli news outlets: “Either El Halabi is one of Israel’s greatest and most dangerous enemies ever, as the indictment against him indicates — or he’s the victim of a cynical, cruel propaganda system that is exploiting him to stop the influx of international humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.”
Open the barn doors
In this excerpt from Mark Elsdon’s book We Aren’t Broke, he encourages a move from the fear and greed of scarcity to a recognition of God’s abundance.
The many ways a New Jersey church has embraced a member with autism is the subject for ‘A Matter of Faith’
Nassau Presbyterian Church demonstrates inclusivity.
Free hymn for Sept. 11’s Inclusion Sunday
Permission is given for free use of this hymn, including in online worship services.
California congressman demands more transparency from health care sharing ministries
‘These are businesses … masquerading as health plans that somehow follow biblical principles,’ said U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman.
World Council of Churches elects new presidents
Serving North America will be the Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith of the National Baptist Convention, USA.
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