Reparations bill gains momentum as an interfaith cause
(RNS) — A pastor in Evanston, Illinois, the first U.S. city to adopt a municipal initiative on reparations, told a gathering of..
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At Tokyo Olympics, even faith events look different as COVID spikes. Here’s how.
(RNS) — It’s been dubbed the first “no-fun” Olympics. Athletes have been asked to eat alone and maintain distance in the dining..
Order of worship — August 1, 2021
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charles Mackesy HarperOne, 128 pages Some scientists say the global pandemic began in November 2019. Most people mark January 2020 as the..
Saying no to the church ladies
Around seven years ago, due to a health crisis, I became sensitive to a long list of foods. While I’ve added back..
SDOP disburses more than $190,000 in grants to 13 self-help projects
(PNS) The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) approved grants earlier this year totaling more than $190,00 to a baker’s..
US churches reckon with traumatic legacy of Native schools
(AP) — The discoveries of hundreds of unmarked graves at former residential schools for Indigenous children in Canada have prompted renewed calls..
The challenge to forgive
Guest commentary by Glenn Burkland In leading and attending Bible studies over the years, I have noticed one topic that eventually makes..
9th Sunday after Pentecost — July 25, 2021
John 6:1-21 Pentecost 9B; Proper 12 Unique among the Gospels, John replaces the scene of the last supper with a foot washing...
Earth Care Conference spreads out buffet of events online
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Presbyterians for Earth Care has a reputation for presenting its conferences every two years in appropriately picturesque locations such..
Digitizing Presbyterian history of New York City
PHILADELPHIA (PHS) The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has completed mass digitization of 48 volumes of the original records of the First Presbyterian..
Through Devastating Storms (a free hymn)
LEONI 6.6.8.4 D ("The God of Abraham Praise") Through devastating storms, through times of heat and drought, through fire and flood, creation..
Rooted in love — Family faith formation @ home: July 25
Note: Please have paper and colored pencils or regular pencils, pens, markers or crayons available for later in the session. Welcome Invite..
Cotton-Eyed Joe: A Tale of Grace
Bob Lively Treaty Oak Publishers, 425 pages Reviewed by Thomas Currie At the present time, there are 27 states that have capital..
More change ahead? Board discusses restructuring plan and vision process for denomination
In October, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board will be asked to vote on a restructuring plan for the Presbyterian Mission Agency —..
Making a lot out of a little — Christian ed at home
It’s often difficult for us to figure out what is enough. Do we have enough time? How much is enough money? Have..
A special kind of village
“Will you take care of this child?” The question caught DeEdra Clinkscale off guard. As a teacher, she had phoned the..
Regarding ruling elders: Leaders speak
(OGA) Several years ago, I was privileged to serve on an interfaith panel in Washington, D.C., on the topic of why so..
Stated Clerk tells Georgia congregation to have faith as pandemic continues
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what..
The bind of courage: Family systems theory for church leaders
In the tradition of Murray Bowen’s systems theory, Peter Steinke authored “Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter..
On gratitude
This past year has been marked by loss: Loss of loved ones and friends, loss of community and social gatherings, loss of..
Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico names new president
(PNS) The Rev. Dr. Juan Ramón Mejías Ortiz, an ordained pastor of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and a professor of..
Morning and Evening Prayers
Cornelius Plantinga Eerdmans, 138 pages The disciples pleaded with Jesus, “teach us to pray.” He gave them a sturdy prayer that continues..
Order of worship — July 25, 2021
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Uncovering boarding school history makes for monumental task
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — They sat inside a dust-covered box that had been stashed away, untouched, for years: black-and-white photographs of Apache..
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