Who’s That Knocking at My Door?
“He departed from him until an opportune time.” What a strange line. We assume Luke meant the Garden of Gethsemane; But we..
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Horizons — What My Grandmothers Taught Me — Bathsheba
Lesson 6: Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11-12; 1 Kings 1:11-31; 1 Kings 2:13-25) Power corrupts. In this section’s readings, David chooses to stay..
Stated Clerk reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
(OGA) - We are deeply saddened and shocked by Russia’s military action in Ukraine. Russia’s invasion violates international law and threatens to..
Now accepting applications for the Katie Cannon Scholarship for woman leaders of color
(PNS) — Applications are now being accepted for the Katie Cannon Scholarship, sponsored by the Women’s Ministry Fund. The scholarship supports Presbyterian Church..
Minnesota congregation will spend Ash Wednesday praying for Ukraine, inviting other churches to do likewise
(PNS) — First Presbyterian Church of Holland, Minnesota, will gather for worship on Ash Wednesday. But the service will be nontraditional, and the..
Tech watch: Venmo
For many of us, Venmo has become the “go to” app for personal payments — we’ve downloaded it to our phones and..
Straddling the care gap: Why Christians must think beyond self-sacrifice to support caregivers
Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty explores the contemporary context of caregiving and how the church can support caregivers.
Joshua Park accepts call to support for Korean-speaking councils
(OGA) — The Office of the General Assembly has hired a new manager for Korean-speaking Councils Support within Mid Council Ministries. The..
We Pray for Peace
FINLANDIA 11.10.11.10.11.10 ("This is My Song”) We pray for peace, O God of love and justice, as once again, we face a..
Outlook style update: Why we’re capitalizing White
On behalf of the Outlook editorial team, Teri McDowell Ott explains a recent style change.
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..
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