A tiny island nation faces enormous challenges
A PC(USA) partner in Sri Lanka discusses the nation’s vulnerability and offers ideas on how Presbyterians can help
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Addressing Violence in the US Committee will consider timely gun violence reports
Voting rights, countering societal polarization and bullying/harassment round out committee’s agenda
How do you pray with others in their time of need?
Kathleen Long Bostrom shares some lessons she's learned in her ministry on how to pray with others when they are sick, dying or grieving.
Why the PC(USA): Pastor, editor and former moderator John M. Buchanan shares his story
Pastor, editor and former GA moderator John M. Buchanan reflects on what drew him to the PC(USA)and what keeps him coming back.
Processing trauma through stories
Joshua Kerr highlights three recent pieces of fiction that examine trauma in a helpful, accessible way.
Meet those standing for moderator of the 225th General Assembly
A Q&A with Ruth Santana-Grace, Shavon C. Starling-Louis, Josefina Ahumada and Marilyn McKelvey Tucker-Marek.
God’s transcendence and immanence in nature
"I’ve become convinced that the incarnation of Jesus in the world was not just about God becoming human but, in a larger way, about God becoming part of creation itself."
Changes to the Rules of Discipline
Page McRight, who chaired the Rules of Discipline Revision Task Force, previews what edits will be suggested to General Assembly.
What’s right with Immanuel Presbyterian Church?
"We gathered together in unity for peace in Ukraine and against the Russian war. It was meaningful to share with this audience a small piece of our rich Ukrainian culture in the form of music by Ukrainian composers."
Ministry Coordination Committee of the PC(USA) General Assembly to consider LGBTQIA+ issues
Committee also will ponder the format of the 226th GA gathering
Mason Jars
A poem by Arlin Buyert.
Big God, think little: a poem and reflection
The “environment” is not something separate from us, but we are intricacy and intimately part of it. What we do matters on a daily basis.
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.
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.
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