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..
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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..
Panel of faith leaders focuses on opportunities for democratic renewal
(PNS) — “We need to talk about voting,” Dr. Rodney S. Sadler Jr. of Union Presbyterian Seminary said to kick off a 90-minute..
Casper I. Glenn: A life in urban ministry at 100
(Presbyterian Historical Society) — A devoted city minister with a peripatetic career, the Rev. Casper Isaiah Glenn turned 100 years old in..
Two churches come together to bend the moral arc toward justice
(PNS) — “How Long, Not Long” is the popular name given to the speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King..
Leading Theologically broadcast features the Rev. Saleem Ghubril, founding director of The Pittsburgh Promise
(PNS) — The numbers put up by The Pittsburgh Promise over the last 13 years are astounding: to date, the organization has funded..
PNS movie critic explores theological themes and ethical values in the Best Picture nominees
(PNS) — Oscar buzz is in full swing now that the list of nominees has been released. This year there is a..
What’s right with Mariners in Mission?
National Presbyterian Mariners, the head organization that linked individual Mariner groups across the nation, closed in 2003. There were too few members..
Anchored in the Current: Discovering Howard Thurman as Educator, Activist, Guide, and Prophet
Gregory C. Ellison II, editor Westminster John Knox Press, 222 pages There are times when a book emerges “for such a time..
30 Years Ago — “Moderator Valentine praises vitality in the church”
Moderator Herbert Valentine, in his first major report to the General Assembly Council, had plenty of good things to say about what..
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