Race in America: Christians Respond to the Crisis
David Maxwell and Laura M. Cheifetz, editors WJK Press, 172 pages At a flashpoint in the United States, during the great uprising..
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For Christian birdwatchers, aka ‘ornitheoligists,’ religion takes flight
(RNS) — It is early morning in the Great Smoky Mountains. Kevin Burrell is half asleep and wrapped tightly in his sleeping..
Office of the General Assembly provides overview of GA225 at Moderators’ Conference
(PNS) — Current and future moderators across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) got an overview of what to expect when the denomination’s first..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) offers its first Transgender Day of Remembrance service
(PNS) — The morning of Nov. 17, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will offer its first-ever denominational worship service commemorating the Transgender Day..
Leading like Jesus — Weekly Christian ed lesson
The concepts of kings and queens are somewhat foreign to us. While our children have models of royalty in books and movies..
26th Sunday after Pentecost — Nov. 21, 2021
John 18:33-37 Ordinary 25B; Proper 28 Thanks to this week’s guest writer! John Wurster is pastor at St. Philip Presbyterian Church in..
Christ the King — Family faith formation for November 21, 2021
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 — November 21, 2021
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The Rev. Dr. Irvin Moxley is dead at age 87
(PNS) — The Rev. Dr. Irvin (Irv) Moxley, the second African American student to graduate from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, died on..
Presbyterian leaders discuss alternate uses for restricted funds
A work group studying the use of restricted funds in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has determined that the definition of what is..
Stated Clerk issues Call to Prayer for the people of Ethiopia
Dear Friends in Christ, I urge you to join me in prayer for our siblings in Ethiopia as they face a deepening..
Pioneering transgender minister lets her light shine
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Brave Church: Tackling Tough Topics Together
Elizabeth Hagan Upper Room Books, 144 pages Pandemic life has accelerated many conversations — we have tackled medical decisions, politics, racism, sexism..
In honor of Veterans Day: Telling too much
“May God bless us with the courage to face these darker truths, so we can work side by side with our veterans to heal the wounds war leaves, striving for a world that embraces the path of peace.”
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December 11, 1968 Danang Not sure how to write this letter. I feel far away from the farm — front pasture, Rock..
Ministry grant helps intercultural church better connect its ‘hybrid’ congregation
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Kate Bowler wants to take down the self-help enterprise
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Presbyterians sharing their experiences at UN climate conference
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Speaker articulates ways that decolonization can build up church leaders
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25th Sunday after Pentecost — Nov. 14, 2021
Mark 13:1-8 Ordinary 25B; Proper 28 “We are in an imagination battle,” writes adrienne maree brown in her book “Emergent Strategy: Shaping..
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