The return of the shepherd God
Warner Bailey writes about the trauma captured in Lamentations, chapter 1, and how pastoral caregivers can serve as witnesses for those who have no words for their pain.
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Preview of the Health, Safety and Benefits Committee for the 225th General Assembly
Stephen Salyards previews the discussion about sexual misconduct and abuse prevention coming to GA225.
Finding healing in the trees
Now, when I get to these moments that feel like they may overcome me, I turn to nature ... I remember whose I am, that I am not traveling alone, and that one day I will be ok.
Parenting for a Better World: Social Justice Practices for Your Family and the Planet
"This book is written by real Christian parents for real Christian parents; the contributors share how they marry parenting and passionate social justice acts together, acknowledging that working parents simply don’t have the time to do them separately."
Faith leaders, labor advocates push for White House meeting on poverty
President Joe Biden has yet to agree to the summit with the Poor People’s Campaign, despite endorsing the group while running for office and speaking at their events.
After church shooting, Iowa pastor tells stunned flock: ‘God is near to the broken-hearted’
Two members of the church's college ministry, known as the Salt Company, were killed on Thursday night.
Presbyterian advocacy director part of White House reproductive rights meeting
The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins joined other faith leaders in dialogue with White House Office of Public Engagement.
Order of worship — June 12, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Trinity Sunday — June 12, 2022
A Looking into the Lectionary reflection by Whitney Wilkinson Arreche.
An argument to add “truth” to the proposed Rules of Discipline edits
James S. Evinger reviewed the proposed changes to the Rules of Discipline, which will be presented at the 225th General Assembly, and found that something important was missing: an explicit reference to "truth."
Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World
"[Saving Us] is best read in faithful community – wherever two or more are gathered – whether a community of climate action enthusiasts, the quietly curious, the global warming skeptics or those without an opinion simply seeking to follow Jesus."
Mennonite Church USA passes resolution committing to LGBTQ inclusion
Delegates also repealed membership guidelines instructing pastors not to officiate same-sex marriages.
How the role and visibility of chaplains changed over the past century
Chaplaincy emerged as a professional field in the mid-20th century. In the years since, their roles have evolved and they have also come to include many diverse religious traditions.
I see the moon. The moon sees me. God bless the moon. And God bless me.
A poem by Karie Charlton.
Holy Imagination: A Literary and Theological Introduction to the Whole Bible
"With her scholarly expertise, Fentress-Williams invites us to reimagine all the 'others' – the women, minorities, poor, powerless, disenfranchised and those not necessarily connected to the power structure – the 'outsiders' with whom we can engage in conversation with the books of the Bible."
Stated Clerk denounces latest shootings
When will the bloodshed end?
Gun violence and GA225
'Addressing Violence in the USA' committee to examine links between guns, inequality, advocacy
Comfort in hard things
"There is a beauty when everything is in its correct place and we move from A to B. But that’s not how life works. I’m pretty sure that’s not how God works either."
There’s a committee for that: Why I’m Presbyterian
"The Presbyterian church has given me so much: a voice, an unrelenting passion for making our world better, compassion for others, a deep appreciation for diversity. And on my bad days, when the news is filled with despair, I take heart in knowing that somewhere within the PC(USA), there’s a committee working faithfully to solve it."
Presbyterian Outlook prepares for hybrid assembly coverage
Presbyterian Outlook shares our plans for covering the three-week General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Tech watch: Grammarly
Whether you’re writing in Gmail, Google Docs, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Wordpress, Grammarly reviews your writing and makes suggestions to improve it.
Small but steady witness: Big lessons from little churches
Katy Shevel reflects on the lessons she learned in pastoring a small church and the value of these congregations.
PC(USA) and Berliner Missionswerk offer volunteer service placement in Berlin
Applications for the new opportunity are due June 10.
Call Us What We Carry: Poems
"This is more than a poetry book; it is an experience. Gorman employs form and structure to accompany each poem’s meanings and emphases."
Eco-theology at work at Lyon College
Maggie Alsup, the chaplain at Lyon College, shares what she learns from college students as they celebrate Earth Day each year.
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