We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People’s Campaign
Nannette Banks reviews a new book edited by Liz Theoharis.
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The preaching task of this age: rebuilding trust
Paul Scott Wilson once wrote in The Four Pages of the Sermon, “Every age must find its own way to revitalize the..
Fighting erasure: Panelists advocate for Black immigrants
(PNS) — A national immigration conference provided a forum on Saturday to highlight the concerns of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers who..
A Lenten day
It was a Monday. Maybe the Monday-ist of Mondays.
On borrowed time: A Lenten poem
These Lenten days are loaned to us, set aside – beg, borrow or steal – from winter’s numbing latterness so we remember..
Divine work: Some say it’s time for a new conversation about ordained leadership in the PC(USA)
Who gets counted and who does not in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? Or maybe the better question is: Who counts and who..
Climate change is a major cause of migration, even in the US
(PNS) — Given recent headlines related to migration, it is easy to presume the major factors prompting people to move are war,..
The Rev. Dr. John Burgess of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary explains the religious dimensions to the crisis in Ukraine
(PNS) — The Rev. Dr. John Burgess has never lived in Ukraine. But over the years he and his family have enjoyed three..
Advocates need to tell a different story about immigrants and refugees
(PNS) — From 2017 until last year, refugee resettlement in the United States suffered “death by a thousand cuts,” says Angie Plummer,..
40 Years Ago — “Reunion is up to you”
40 Years Ago — April 26, 1982 Presbyterians, North and South alike, can have a new, united church if and when enough..
Practically Divine
Beth Waltemath reviews Becca Stevens' new book.
Patience as an active waiting
As my colleague explained the mechanics of muting and unmuting on Zoom for what seemed like the millionth time to the members..
What role do new worshipping communities and immigrant congregations play in the PC(USA)?
The 2012 General Assembly enthusiastically endorsed the idea: The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) would start 1,001 new worshiping communities over the next 10..
Vote delayed again, some United Methodists say they quit. Now what?
(RNS) — Last week, when the United Methodist Church postponed — for the third time in as many years — a vote..
Opinion: United Methodists — Too much method leads to madness
(RNS) — After two previous delays of the United Methodist Church’s quadrennial General Conference due to COVID-19, a bureaucratic entity called the..
Among Russian Orthodox, glimmers of dissent against the invasion of Ukraine
(RNS) — More than 275 Russian Orthodox priests and deacons from around the world have signed an open letter expressing their opposition..
PC(USA) Action Alert seeks support for vulnerable Ukrainians, refugees and asylum seekers
(PNS)— The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness (OPW) is asking people to contact their congressional representatives and urge them to support..
Order of worship — March 13, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Jesus and baby chicks— Weekly Christian ed lesson
One of the questions that children often bring up as we move towards Easter is “did Jesus have to die?” It’s a..
Horizons — What My Grandmothers Taught Me — Mary
Lesson 7: Mary (Matthew 1:18–2:23) If you grew up in a tightknit group, you know how gossip spreads. As Mary’s middle began..
2nd Sunday of Lent — March 13, 2022
Psalm 27 Lent 2C As I write this lectionary reflection, Russian troops are waiting on the border of Ukraine for Putin’s order..
2nd Sunday of Lent — Family faith formation for March 13, 2022
NOTE: During the season of Lent you may want to have the following items available for your gathering space: a candle and..
A prayer for the Ukrainian resistance
God of grace, have mercy. We’ve heard that the arc of the universe bends towards justice, but we watch the nightly news..
United Methodist Church delays General Conference, prompting some conservatives to leave
(RNS) — The United Methodist Church has delayed its General Conference meeting for a third time due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic...
Celebrating Ash Wednesday on fraternity row
Trip Porch and Indianola Presbyterian Church partner with fraternities at The Ohio State University to host an outdoor Ash Wednesday service.
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