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.
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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.
Interrupting a Gendered, Violent Church
Abby mohaupt reviews Anna Mercedes' new book.
There is a way forward
Whether it was struggling with reading as a first grader or wrestling with Hebrew as a seminarian, Rebecca Gresham’s education taught her that she can do hard things, even if it requires multiple attempts and some failure. This is a lesson she brings to her ministry: There is always a way forward.
Death without regret
Ashley Brown spent a month with her beloved, dying grandmother before she passed. In this essay, she reflects on their conversations about death and the unending gift of love.
She was an early church deacon. Catholic women now want to reclaim her example.
On Saturday (Sept. 3), 56 pilgrims from four countries will gather in Mexico City to celebrate St. Phoebe’s feast day and consider how they might urge the church to reclaim the diaconate for women.
Julia Henderson wraps up work with the Office of the General Assembly
PC(USA) leader led implementation for two historic General Assemblies.
Measuring church vitality
"If a church’s vitality is measured less by what it takes in (people or dollars) and more by what it gives out (meeting needs outside its walls), the downturn in Sunday service attendance could become a catalyst for greater vitality," writes Sheldon W. Sorge.
Pastoral prayer for the anniversary of 9/11
You have permission to use this prayer in worship as written or adapted for your context. Please credit Jill Duffield and Presbyterian Outlook.
Pandemic pastoring: lessons learned in the crucible of crisis
A new survey of church leaders details what the pandemic was like and how it changed church leaders. Where do pastors go from here, it asks?
Order of worship — September 11, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
‘I believe very firmly as a Muslim that Christ’s love was meant for me too’
Dr. Azza Karam, formerly of the United Nations, tells the World Council of Churches it’s time to ‘act as believers.’
‘Honk for Jesus’ provides an uncomfortable reflection of the Black church
Candice Marie Benbow explains how the film depicts the Black church in all of its conflicting glory.
Looking beyond the 99 — Weekly Christian ed lesson
A Christian ed lesson for children on Luke 15:1-10.
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 11, 2022
Teri McDowell Ott reflects on the challenge and gift of being lost, and how we can live with the certainty that will be found by our God who seeks.
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Genesis 1:1-2:3
Lesson 2 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
‘God’s Hand’ In Unlikely Kidney Donation Between Strangers Connected By Faith
“Maybe our experience, with its amazing blessings on both sides, will encourage another to listen to God’s prompting in his or her heart and change someone’s life forever.”
Landmark legislation will aid not only stretched budgets but Planet Earth, too
Presbyterians for Earth Care webinar explains underpublicized aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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