And now: A poem
Now that we have been given fresh smelling empty time, and hearts broken open, weary of the battering too egregious to voice..
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Alan J. Roxburgh, Cascade Books, 168 pages “Our God is a missional God and we are God’s missional people.” We have been..
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Board of Pensions adds care navigation to simplify the healthcare experience for members
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2nd Sunday after Epiphany — Family faith formation for January 16, 2022
Welcome Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy as a way to begin your time of learning..
Order of worship — January 16, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
2nd Sunday after Epiphany — January 16, 2022
John 2:1-11 Epiphany 2C My friend, who is an Episcopal priest, posted on her Facebook page the Sunday after Christmas: “Just had..
God’s generosity — Weekly Christian ed lesson
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On Jan. 6, vigils recall the insurrection with competing narratives
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The nation’s capital hosted an array of vigils Thursday (Jan. 6) to mark the one-year anniversary of the U.S...
Since Jan. 6 attacks, spiritual leaders unify to combat Christian nationalism
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to Colorado wildfires, other situations
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Opportunities abound for effective online preaching
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‘A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast’ explores commonalities among those struggling for justice around the world
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For dying congregations, a ‘replant’ can offer new life
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Per Capita Sunday: January 23
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Young adults impress leaders at 2022 College Conference at Montreat
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Getting to (and beyond) the point: The future of Presbyterian higher education
The Big Picture William Tennent probably never dreamed we would get to this point. The same could be said for John Witherspoon...
What’s right about Southport Presbyterian Church?
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The Politics of the Cross: A Christian Alternative to Partisanship
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