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Purposeful retirement
I became a senior citizen in 2021, a transition I had largely ignored for most of my life. As a public high..
Podcast review: “This is Love”
“This is Love” Host: Phoebe Judge Vox Media Podcast Network The tagline for Phoebe Judge’s podcast, “This is Love” is, “Love is..
Houses of faith are building affordable housing on their properties
(RNS) — Houses of worship own thousands of acres across the U.S., and now through millions of dollars in new grants, congregations..
Elona Street-Stewart on healing historic wounds through action
(PNS) — Last Thursday, Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart joined Nancy Taylor for PHS Live, an ongoing event series by the Presbyterian Historical..
Presbyterians help Afghans get settled in the US
(PNS) — Presbyterians have been stepping up to help Afghan families feel welcome in the United States, from providing meals and housing..
PC(USA) joins a vigil for peace in Ukraine
(PNS) — The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) joined an ecumenical and interfaith vigil at noon Eastern Time Wednesday to pray for peace in Ukraine,..
From new Christian right to Christian nationalism: 21st century
(RNS) — George W. Bush may have been the closest thing the Christian right had to a president who was one of..
From the new Christian right to Christian nationalism: 20th century
(RNS) — When I first began studying religion and American politics 40 years ago, the new kid on the block was the..
After farming all day, talented Black craftsmen spent their evenings constructing Hopewell Presbyterian Church’s stone edifice
(PNS) BLACKSBURG, South Carolina — Just outside of the town of Blacksburg, which is located about 40 miles southwest of Charlotte, North..
With a boost from SDOP, Afghan ranchers in Virginia are raising cattle that meets Halal requirements
(PNS) — Afghan refugees in Prince William County, Virginia, had two major needs: job opportunities and Halal food. There was experience in the..
Second Black History Month forum features a physician’s perspective on ‘rest, restoration and reconciliation’
(PNS) — “Consider this a time when you’re able to just sit down and talk with a doctor about anything. We’re going..
Webinar explores race, science and the church
(PNS) — Wednesday’s online forum Race, Science and the Church uncovered some surprising facts, including this one: Eugenics, which had its heyday..
On Living Well: Brief Reflections on Wisdom for Walking in the Way of Jesus
Eugene H. Peterson WaterBrook, 240 pages Eugene Peterson’s writings inspired generations of pastors to delve deeper into the sacred Word with his..
Beauty in virtual worship
Like many others, my church pivoted to virtual-only worship and programming for much of January. It was a difficult decision, but one..
The difference a colleague can make
Life right now is strange. We continue to work, live, and operate as the pandemic changes daily. We have tension and stressors..
Money Matters: Faith, Life, and Wealth
Paul Stevens and Clive Lim William B. Eerdmans, 199 pages Is money a weapon? A tool? Or an instrument? Clement of Alexandria..
Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America
Alec MacGillis Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 400 pages What’s happening to Baltimore, Maryland? To St. Louis, Missouri? To Dayton, Ohio? To Newark,..
Invitation to a contemplative Lent
Which path – giving up or taking up – will help you foster a contemplative Lent this year, asks L. Roger Owens?
For clergy, COVID-19 has brought both burnout and breakthrough
(RNS) — For Rabbi Katie Mizrahi, the rabbi of the Reconstructionist synagogue Or Shalom in San Francisco, the COVID-19 pandemic has been long, stressful..
Order of worship — February 27, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Transfiguration Sunday — February 27, 2022
Luke 9:28-36 Transfiguration of the Lord “You can tell when someone is really listening to you,” writes Amanda Ripley in High Conflict:..
Transfiguration of the Lord — Weekly Christian ed lesson
Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday can be challenging for our youngest disciples. While the story of Jesus’ transformation paints a vivid word..
A Psalm 27 prayer for the people of Ukraine
“Whom shall I fear?” Creator God, this question of Psalm 27 is not rhetorical for the Ukrainians who are threatened by the..
Black seminary grads, with debt higher than others, cope with money and ministry
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Rev. Melech E.M. Thomas attended two seminaries and graduated from the second, a historically Black theological school, in..
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