Order of worship — May 8, 2022
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Gratitude, celebration and a caution for General Assembly
Gratitude and celebration of service was an unofficial theme of the last day of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) Board’s April 27-29..
A prayer for mission co-worker Cathy Chang and the people of the Philippines
Earlier this week, Presbyterian mission co-worker Cathy Chang was red-tagged in the Philippines, meaning she was publicly marked as an enemy of..
Could a culture of public forgiveness break our modern outrage cycle?
(PNS) — An article published last month by Vox entitled “Everyone wants forgiveness, but no one is being forgiven” captured our attention...
Poor People’s Campaign co-chair speaks before participants meet with congressional representatives
https://vimeo.com/703872978?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=49031955 (PNS) — As participants in Ecumenical Advocacy Days prepared to meet their congressional representatives with urgent pleas for human and civil rights,..
A litany for coming together again
Recently, we published an article by Joshua P. Kerr about how, after two years of pandemic leadership, he is struggling to find his..
Presbyterian mission co-worker the Rev. Cathy Chang red-tagged in the Philippines
(PNS) — The Rev. Cathy Chang, a mission co-worker serving in the Philippines since 2015, was shocked on April 11 when she..
A hint at discussions that may come at General Assembly on climate change, abortion
The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board on April 28 approved a series of comments on items of business coming to the 2022 General..
Preaching to the entire congregation
In my first year of ordained ministry, a long-time member I served didn't like me. I never figured out exactly what the..
Permission to be angry?
When I imagine my anger, I imagine myself in fatigues, right hand snapped to attention. As I stand there, knees slightly bent,..
10 years ago — “A combustible conversation about same-gender marriage”
10 years ago — June 11, 2012 It’s likely to be one of the most combustible issues at the 2012 General Assembly..
After two years of pandemic leadership, one Oklahoma pastor struggles to find his pastoral mojo
I will never forget the emotional weight of suspending worship services and shutting down our church building when COVID came to Oklahoma...
Board approves new mission budgets; leaders praise new conference space
Explaining that for the church, dollars add up to ministry, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board voted April 27 to approve a proposed..
Ellen Sherby named associate director for World Mission’s Global Connections
(PNS) — Ellen Sherby began her duties this week as associate director for a new area of Presbyterian World Mission called Global Connections...
International Peacemaker from Rwanda to discuss her country’s history
(PNS) — An International Peacemaker from Rwanda will visit the United States this fall to share how the country has evolved since..
Barrier-breaking Christian educator Freda Gardner remembered at First Presbyterian Church in Albany, New York
(OGA) — Freda Gardner, Moderator of the 211th General Assembly in 1999 and the first woman full-time faculty member at Princeton Theological Seminary, was..
President Blount to retire from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2023
RICHMOND, VA (April 27, 2022) – President Brian K. Blount announced to the board of trustees of Union Presbyterian Seminary at their meeting today that..
The right to anger
In “A nation on hold wants to speak with a manager,” journalist Sarah Lyall describes the way people currently fly off the..
American Christianity’s aggressive individualism
Today’s problems require collective solutions, but the American church is not answering the call. The Adam McKay satirical film “Don’t Look Up”..
Addressing pandemic anger: a Presbyterian psychiatrist’s perspective
Family and friends, we live in extraordinary times. The pandemic wilderness of Greek alphabet variant soup is palpable and unrelenting. The global..
Anger as revelation
“I’m not some crazy angry person,” I said through tears as the urgent care nurse stitched up the wounds on my hand.
Interfaith Trolley offers inspiration and a whirlwind tour of religion in America
(RNS) — In America’s third largest city, it’s possible to get a crash course in the world’s religions in a journey of..
PDA’s David Barnhart employs a deliberate and inclusive approach to make films Presbyterians and others flock to see
(PNS) — Producing a film that makes a difference starts with relationships and gets to the big screen by talking with and..
Presbyterians for Earth Care turns to NOAA oceanographer to learn about the risks for 30% of the US population
(PNS) — Nearly three in 10 residents of the United States live in coastal counties, according to U.S. Census data — 41 million..
Psalm 30 in Iambic Decameter
Hymn: Psalm 30 in Iambic Decameter (Tune: TOULON, or most any 10.10.10.10 tune) I will extol you, Lord, you’ve drawn me up, Allowing no..
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