God’s generosity — Weekly Christian ed lesson
From an early age, we are told God provides for our needs. In the Lord’s Prayer, we ask God to “give us..
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Was Mary Magdalene really from Magdala? Two scholars examine the evidence
(RNS) — The findings were heralded with bold headlines. Archaeologists excavating near the Israeli town of Migdal, also known as Magdala, had..
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
(RNS) — Shannon Rivers believes that Indigenous people are the moral compass of the United States. A member of the Native American..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to Colorado wildfires, other situations
(PNS) — Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) and the Presbytery of Plains and Peaks are responding to wildfires that impacted the area between Boulder and Denver,..
Opportunities abound for effective online preaching
(PNS) — While in-person preachers have a big toolbox from which to draw, online preachers have just two main tools — their..
‘A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast’ explores commonalities among those struggling for justice around the world
(PNS) — The Rev. Lee Catoe and Simon Doong, co-hosts of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast,” had an epiphany for..
For dying congregations, a ‘replant’ can offer new life
(RNS) — From the time he was a teenager, Min Lee wanted to be a missionary. Lee, who grew up in a..
Per Capita Sunday: January 23
(PNS) — A new celebration Sunday has been added to the PC(USA) calendar: Per Capita Sunday. According to the Per Capita Sunday..
Young adults impress leaders at 2022 College Conference at Montreat
(PNS) — Following the just-completed 2022 College Conference at Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina, Anisha Hackney said she learned as much, if not..
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?
Southport Presbyterian Church — Southport, North Carolina What do you do when COVID-19 strikes and suddenly church members and community members are..
The Politics of the Cross: A Christian Alternative to Partisanship
Daniel K. Williams Eerdmans, 334 pages This is a great book, and one that is needed. While many have inveighed against partisanship..
Anti-vaxxism is the latest in America’s esoteric religions
(RNS) — On Sunday (Jan. 2), Twitter permanently suspended Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal account for violating its “five-strikes-and-you’re-out” policy against spreading misinformation about COVID-19...
With child tax credit stance, Manchin runs afoul of former faith allies
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As Democrats struggle to revive talks over the stalled Build Back Better bill, Sen. Joe Manchin is facing pushback..
Jan. 6: A timeline in prayers
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was many things — an assault..
Church and religious leaders worldwide pay tribute to Desmond Tutu’s life
(WCC) — Rev. Dr. Makgoba wrote: “While we mourn his passing, as Christians and people of faith we must also celebrate the..
Across the world, churches work to end child abuse by bringing it “Out of the Shadows”
(WCC) — As one straightforward workshop participant put it: “It’s our responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of our children.” Out..
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will draw together churches across the world in hope
(WCC) — The Middle East Council of Churches, based in Beirut, Lebanon, was the convener for the Week of Prayer for Christian..
Desmond Tutu was the ‘spiritual father’ of the new South Africa, says President Ramaphosa
(WCC) — President Cyril Ramaphosa was during the final struggle against apartheid in South Africa in the 1980s inside the country with..
She was John the Baptist
Upon one of the Sunday School walls, there hung a painting of John baptizing Jesus, but the River Jordan looked more like..
The ministry of higher education
Ministry takes a variety of forms. Some are called to be pastors of churches, others, chaplains of colleges, hospitals, prisons or retirement..
Stated Clerk looks ahead in the new year
The pandemic, immigration, political challenges on Capitol Hill. As another year kicks off, many of the challenges faced in the past two..
San Francisco Theological Seminary reaffirmed as Presbyterian institution
The Committee on Theological Education of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (COTE); the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the..
If approved by the 225th General Assembly, the Presbyterian Tree Fund will support global efforts to combat climate change
(PNS) — Climate change will become a focus of the Matthew 25 invitation in 2022 and in support, global partners and ministry areas..
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