Maundy Thursday — April 1, 2021
John 13:1-17 Time in this pandemic year has been weird and indefinite. Days run together, and weeks pile up amorphously. In contrast,..
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Speaking Peace in a Climate of Conflict
Marilyn McEntyre Eerdmans, 212 pages Words matter. They matter supremely right now, as our culture continues to descend into rhetorical battles over..
A Statement from the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Moderators & Vice Moderators of General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Dear Siblings and Friends of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Grace and peace to you in the name of the One who was..
God, In Our Church’s Teaching (free hymn after violence in Atlanta)
God, In Our Church’s Teaching AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D ("The Church's One Foundation”) God, in our church’s teaching, may we be bold and..
Well-being support for ministers from the Board of Pensions
Guest commentary by Lea Sitton Everyone has experienced loss and sadness and faced personal challenges during the coronavirus crisis. But pastors have..
Palm/Passion Sunday — March 28, 2021
Mark 11:1-11; Philippians 2:5-11 Palm Sunday / Passion Sunday Year B I’ve always been intrigued by the Gospel of Mark’s many references..
New call, same Spirit
I embarked on a new call in August, moving to a new city during the depths of the pandemic lockdown. As I..
National Hispanic/Latino Presbyterian Caucus issues statement on Atlanta area killings
(PNS) It is with heavy hearts and concern that the National Hispanic/Latino Presbyterian Caucus of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denounces the recent..
Stated Clerk offers message of love and support for Asian siblings in the midst of violence
(OGA) Dear Siblings in Christ, This is a message to everyone, and it is a message in particular to all those who..
March 28— Palm Sunday: Family faith formation @ home
Note: During the season of Lent you may want to have the following items available for your gathering space: a candle and..
Teach Us to Pray: The Lord’s Prayer in the Early Church and Today
Justo L. González Eerdmans, 192 pages Reviewed by Mary Austin How many times, I wonder, have you said the Lord’s Prayer, over..
A prayer for Holy Week
A prayer that moves from Eden to Calvary to Gethsemane to Pentecost. — Jay Blossom
Rooted resilience
I was a guest preacher a few months ago in these weird days of this in-between time. No one was there. I..
Horizons 8: God laments
“Into the Light: Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament” Lesson 8: God laments Hosea 11:1-9; Luke 19:41-44 It has been years since their daughter has..
Hosanna! — Christian ed at home (Palm Sunday)
When I was young, my father rented the movie “Old Yeller” for our family to watch. We’re a family of dog lovers,..
Study: Most Black ‘nones’ believe in God or higher power, fewer pray regularly
(RNS) — The vast majority of African Americans who are religiously unaffiliated say they believe in God or some other kind of..
National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus calls for healing following Atlanta-area shootings
(PNS) The Rev. Sameh Shaker and Dr. Mirna Wasef, moderator and vice moderator of the National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus, have released..
Presbyterian women discuss leadership during UN event
(PNS) Jyungin Lee, moderator of Presbyterian Women, was recently asked by a woman who is white if she still experienced racism in..
Grief is a way of loving: Pastoral theology for a pandemic
“We are not alone. We live in God’s world.” These words open the United Church of Canada’s affirmation of faith, known..
Prayer in the aftermath of the shooting in Boulder, Colorado
March 22, 2021, 2:45 p.m., 10 dead. My God, my God! Why have you forsaken us? Why do you not help us?..
United Methodist bishops cancel virtual special session of General Conference
(RNS) — United Methodist bishops have canceled a special session of the global denomination’s General Conference that was scheduled to meet May..
Kindness ‘rocks’ on first Mr. Rogers’ Day in the PC(USA)
(PNS) What did you do on Mr. Rogers’ Day? Saturday, March 20 would have been the 93rd birthday of Fred Rogers (1928–2003), remembered..
Stated Clerk calls for compassion and humanitarian aid at the US southern border
(OGA) He [the scribe] asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord..
Asian American Christian Collaborative releases statement condemning Atlanta shootings
(RNS) — More than 600 Christians signed onto a statement before its release Monday evening (March 22) by the Asian American Christian..
What has the pandemic taught the church?
The biggest takeaway in pandemic learning for the church is that we can adapt and change quickly. I had just a few..
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