Thousands of churches close every year. What will happen to their buildings?
(RNS) — When he was named a district superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene, the Rev. Albert Hung found himself facing..
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Stated Clerk joins other faith leaders to urge more work on Puerto Rico’s debt crisis
(PNS) — The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has joined..
Stephanie Vasquez begins ministry on Monday as Manager of Global Language Resources
(PNS) — “Language hospitality celebrates multilingual spaces,” affirms Stephanie Vasquez, who begins serving as the Manager of Global Language Resources in the Administrative..
Five hidden superpowers of congregational mission leaders
The two-fold crisis we face U.S. Christians have a worldwide reputation for generosity when compared with other groups in this country and..
Rethinking mission trips for college students
Working in higher education, my circle of colleagues has had a long-standing conversation about what mission means and what to do with..
From Dry Bones to Living Hope: Embracing God’s Faithfulness in Late Life
Jenn Zatopek reviews Missy Buchanan's book.
Evangelical scientist Katharine Hayhoe finds hope in United Nations’ climate report
CHICAGO (RNS) — “Like doorstops of doom.” That’s how climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe describes the recently released report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel..
Russian Orthodox parishes in Europe pressured from both sides as war rages in Ukraine
PARIS (RNS) — The war in Ukraine has split Russian Orthodox parishes across Europe, forcing believers outside Russia to either stay loyal..
Decolonizing environmental health
“If we don’t change the way we do things, we’re making sure the generations to come are going to have no life..
Diane Moffett addresses Presbyterian delegates of United Nations gender equality gathering
(PNS) — A Presbyterian delegation that will be taking part in a United Nations gathering on gender equality and environmental issues met..
In You, God, We Have Put Our Trust
At the onset of the Russian invasion, Ukraine's Chief Rabbi, Yaakov Dov Bleich, urged not only Jews but the nation's Christians —..
Humility over competency
During my time in college chaplaincy, I served on Monmouth College’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team. To equip ourselves for our..
Conversations with Calvin: Daily Devotions
Donald K. McKim Cascade Books, 186 pages John Calvin looms large in the history of Christianity. Yet, he is often misunderstood and..
Standing with and celebrating transgender and nonbinary youth
(PNS) — The Advocacy Committee for Women’s Concerns and Presbyterian Women are calling on the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to stand with transgender, nonbinary and LGBTQIA+..
The Board of Pensions bulletin spring 2022
The Board Bulletin is published after each regular meeting of the Board of Directors of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian..
3rd Sunday of Lent — Family faith formation for March 20, 2022
NOTE: During the season of Lent you may want to have the following items available for your gathering space: a candle and..
Horizons — What My Grandmothers Taught Me — Mary in the faith tradition
Lesson 8: Mary in the Faith Tradition (Matthew 1:18–2:23) Pictures of Mary often show little emotion. She seems passive. Whether in school..
Slow growing trees — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In the fall, my family planted four heirloom apple trees in front of our house. Rather than purchasing full-sized trees, we opted..
3rd Sunday of Lent — March 20, 2022
Luke 13:1-9 Lent 3C “In the spring of 1936, a writer planted roses.” Orwell’s Roses, Rebecca Solnit’s recently published book, is as..
Order of worship — March 20, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
When trusting God ‘is all we can do’
(PNS) — To celebrate the gifts of women, worshipers gathered online Wednesday to hear a Sprit-filled sermon from the Rev. Dr. Terrlyn..
Breaking historic ground . . . again
(PNS) — It took 122 years, but on June 10, 1983, the Presbyterian Church in the United States and the United Presbyterian Church..
Podcast review: “Ear Hustle”
“Ear Hustle” Hosts: Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams Radiotopia from PRX Recognizing the humanity of the 2.2 million people that our..
Holy Communion in a time of COVID-19: How PC(USA) elders are being trained to serve increasingly small, virtual congregations
One of the lessons the COVID-19 pandemic has taught churches is this: For many Presbyterians, receiving communion is a powerful, precious part..
Seeking shelter
As I seek shelter from the storm and run from the meadow of familiarity to the dark forest of confusion, where shall..
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