A work in progress
Jenny McDevitt reflects that hope finds a way; that creation hasn’t given up on us yet, despite overwhelming rationale for doing so; that, while it may be too late to fix everything, we can still fix some things.
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Father Abraham’s Many Children: The Bible in a World of Religious Difference
Mayfield’s guiding questions are “how are Christians to engage this increasing religious diversity?” and “how might the Bible help us with this necessary engagement?".
Food and faith
How food can help restore our relationship with the earth and with each other.
Consideration of Moffett’s re-election among the duties of the General Assembly Entity Policies and Procedures Committee
The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board ‘unanimously and enthusiastically’ recommends a second term for the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett
Opinion: Patriarchy and purity culture combine to silence women in the Southern Baptist Convention – and are blocking efforts to address the sexual abuse scandal
Accused men were protected by the SBC while the women who dared to speak up were called sluts, adulteresses, Jezebels and even agents of Satan. A scholar of evangelicalism writes about this culture.
Southern Baptists overwhelmingly approve abuse reforms amid contentious first day of meetings
‘We have guests with us and many of them have suffered much,’ Southern Baptist President Ed Litton said. ‘We thank those survivors for being with us today.’
PC(USA), other congregations join in National Guns to Gardens Day
At one Presbyterian church in New Mexico, 240 guns were turned in for dismantling, topping even the total at the Broncos’ stadium in Denver.
Professional Christian: Being Fully Yourself in the Spotlight of Public Ministry
"Professional Christian successfully marries an academic approach, including primary interviews with church professionals of all stripes, with a practical understanding gleaned from serving as a music leader in worship from a young age."
Who is our neighbor? US churches’ role regarding Israel and Palestine
Peter Makari writes about the role U.S. churches play in Israel/Palestine and the difficulty of balancing interfaith relationships with advocacy.
11 environmentally friendly gifts for local agencies
A list of gifts you can create using materials you might otherwise throw away.
Everyday Contemplative: The Way of Prayerful Living
"I plan to bring this book to the Friday study immediately and with confidence that the participants will find it both deeply meaningful and spiritually sustaining, as I did."
The ongoing fight for freedom: General Assembly touches on Juneteenth and cash bail
Leslie Scanlon outlines how General Assembly will touch on Juneteenth and cash bail.
This is not your backup plan – An open letter from a chaplain
"I’m called to be a chaplain. I didn’t settle for this vocation. I am not a chaplain because I couldn’t cut it in the parish. I truly believe the Holy Spirit guided me here."
Monastic memories
Austin Theological Seminary student Ashley Brown remembers the God she found on a five-month monastic retreat in the mountains of North Carolina.
Race, reparations and reproductive justice fill the docket for the Race and Gender Justice Committee of GA225
A preview of the Race and Gender Justice Committee for the 225th General Assembly.
Welcome to Louisville — Here’s what you can do around town
For those coming to GA225, Lousiville resident Leslie Scanlon shares some hints for exploring the city.
Columbia Theological Seminary appoints Dr. Christine Roy Yoder as Vice President and Dean
Yoder will succeed Dr. Love Sechrest, who’s joined the Mount St. Mary’s University faculty in Maryland
Princeton Theological Seminary embraces bold vision for PhD program in a changing world
Faculty unanimously endorses recommendations from the Seminary’s PhD taskforce
Letter to OGA regarding armed guards at General Assembly 225
The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship writes an open letter to GA225 leadership.
Order of worship — June 19, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Second Sunday after Pentecost — June 19, 2022
A Looking into the Lectionary reflection from Rev. Cecelia Armstrong.
Invisible illnesses — Weekly Christian ed lesson
A Christian ed lesson for children.
2022 General Assembly to consider pressures on small churches and presbyteries
The PC(USA) is changing. In what ways does the polity and funding structure need to change too?
Does faith have a place in mental health?
Faith leaders, mental health providers share their insights and experiences during a thought-provoking webinar.
My hope for this GA: Run to catch up with the Holy Spirit
"I see our call to be the church in the 21st century as God daring us to look deep into our identity as believers during social, political and theological turmoil, daring us to be grounded yet flexible enough to thrive in a rapidly changing context."
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