Evangelical Covenant Church joins list of Protestant denominations rebuking Doctrine of Discovery
(RNS) — The Evangelical Covenant Church became the latest Protestant denomination in the United States to repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery, the..
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Gentleness: A chaplain shares her story of learning to step back and listen
Interview by Jay Blossom In more than 20 years as a hospital chaplain, Beth McKee has ministered to people in many stages..
“Churches” of individuals
From toilet paper stockpiling to gas hoarding to not wearing a mask when asked — we still haven’t figured out how to..
How college chaplains became vanguards for LGBTQ acceptance on campus
(RNS) — It was a little after 10 p.m. on a Monday night 40 years ago, when the Rev. Sue Anne Steffey..
What’s right about Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church?
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church — Mauldin, South Carolina In January 2021, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church began a partnership with Root & Rebound..
Let’s connect: Board of Pensions
Board of Pensions | Philadelphia Why does the Board of Pensions exist, and why would anyone call us? The Board of Pensions..
Order of worship — July 4, 2021
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Faith-based investment committee revises evaluation criteria
(PNS) The Presbyterian Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment voted during its June meeting to update the Guideline Metrics framework it uses..
Late night hosts, you’ve got nothin’ on us pastors!
Guest commentary by Nancy Jo Dederer In mid-March 2020, late night television hosts found themselves in a new situation. No live audience. ..
5th Sunday after Pentecost — June 27, 2021
Mark 5:21-43 Pentecost 5B; Proper 8 One of my college professors, James Edwards, first introduced me to the concept of a “Markan..
New resources focus on youth mental health
(PNS) Two new resources focused on the mental health and wellness of youth are now available for free download from the Office..
Office of Christian Formation develops resources to help navigate next steps in the post-pandemic time
(PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Christian Formation (OCF) recently introduced two new resources designed to help congregations, church leaders, communities and..
PC(USA) seminaries advance curriculum to match the needs of the church and society
(PNS) “We started our curriculum discussions asking what kind of person do we want to graduate,” said the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley, Dean..
Announcing the 2021 Katie Cannon award recipients
(PNS )Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries has announced the 2021 recipients of the Rev Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon Scholarship. The scholarship..
The gift of faith — Family faith formation @ home: June 27
Note: This session involves the use of art supplies. Gather those items your family would enjoy using and have them available...
Sunday’s Sermon for Monday’s World: Preaching to Shape Daring Witness
Sally A. Brown Eerdmans, 216 pages Reviewed by Alice Rose Tewell Over a year into this pandemic, having gone through the intricate..
In a new documentary, Will Willimon puts his preaching toolbox to the test
(RNS) — Good preaching took a hit during the coronavirus — with many preachers speaking into their computers from their living rooms..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance promotes hurricane preparedness
(PNS) With a busy Atlantic hurricane season predicted and tragedies already being reported in the South, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is encouraging churches..
God at work in and around us — Christian ed at home
As young children begin wondering about God, they inevitably ask some variation of this question: “Where does God live?” And, as..
A prayer for the second summer in a pandemic
Creator of the stars of night: You time the seasons and the tides, You set the planets in the sky, You water..
A high probability
Hello! I have just now received your email, and I am calling to invite you to tell me more. Why? Fair question...
Faithfulness: Churches love their neighbors and open their hearts during a pandemic year
The stories of churches serving in a pandemic year are full of faithfulness. Faithfulness not defined as unfettered success, but as..
Making a new beginning
Things are reopening in at the church I serve. Not that we were ever “closed.” Worship continued throughout the entirety of the..
Lutheran World Federation elects first female general secretary to lead global communion
(RNS) — The Lutheran World Federation has elected the first woman to head its global communion of churches. The Rev. Anne Burghardt,..
Dusk, Night, Dawn — On Revival and Courage
Anne Lamott Riverhead Books, 224 pages Does Anne Lamott have anything new to say? Are you joking? No, I know you’re not...
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