Kindness: Fruit well suited to grow new creation

Our communal life is in crisis. I do not know how things got so bad — how I can see something one..

Survey: Religion a key topic for many millennial moms during pandemic

(RNS) — Religion was an important topic of conversation between mothers and their children during the pandemic, according to an annual “State..

Presbyterian News Service

Annual book of statistics produced online only

(OGA) Since the 1860s, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its earlier organizational structures have annually printed an inch-thick book of statistics, salaries,..

Weekly Liturgy

Order of worship — May 30, 2021

You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..

Voices

Do no harm: Wear your mask

When I heard the newest CDC guidelines that vaccinated people no longer needed to wear masks in almost every public gathering, whether..

Religion News Service

Poor People’s Campaign, lawmakers unveil sweeping resolution to tackle poverty

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Lawmakers and leaders of the faith-based Poor People’s Campaign unveiled a sweeping new resolution Thursday (May 20) designed to eradicate..

Presbyterian News Service

100 years later, Black church leaders seek reparations for Tulsa massacre

(RNS) — On the first Wednesday in May, as the centennial of the Tulsa massacre approached, the Rev. Robert R.A. Turner stood..

Voices

Yoda, Yellowstone and a pair of old shoes: Learning to see and celebrate the beauty of God

Guest commentary by Tod Bolsinger “Could we just celebrate a little, Tod? Before we starting making plans for the next thing, could..

Looking into the lectionary

Day of Pentecost — May 23, 2021

Acts 2:1-21; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Pentecost Sunday is a gift. Pastors extend much intellectual and imaginative work each week to discover and articulate..

Religion News Service

Meet the Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist encouraging her fellow Christians to get vaccinated

(RNS) — Emily Smith didn’t realize there was such a divide between faith and science for many Christians. Smith’s parents led worship..

Outlook Reporting

Groups approve $2.4 million in renovation costs for Presbyterian Center and “what to expect” for General Assembly commissioners

Although the event itself is still a year away, decisions about the configuration of the 2022 General Assembly continue to unfold —..

Family Faith Formation

Pentecost— Family faith formation @ home

Welcome Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy to begin your time of learning together. One:..

Voices

Pomp and circumstance and COVID-19

Picture it: January 2021. Plans were made and students moved hesitantly into their housing. COVID-19 tests were given. Quarantine was required. Masks..

Outlook Reporting

Dollars and imagination: Board considers renovation plan for Presbyterian Center

Will spending $2.4 million in renovations on the Presbyterian Center in downtown Louisville, in order to hold a hybrid General Assembly with..

Prayers for the moment

Prayer for our Israeli and Palestinian siblings

God, in the midst of violence, grant us the strength to stand with our Israeli and Palestinian neighbors. Give us the..

Outlook Reporting

Renovations to Presbyterian Center estimated at $2.4 million

It will cost an estimated $2.4 million to renovate the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s office building in downtown Louisville to get ready for..

Presbyterian News Service

The Rev. Dr. Barbara Roche, Horizons Magazine’s first editor, dies at 86

(PNS) The Rev. Dr. Barbara Anne Roche, Horizons Magazine’s first editor, died May 8 after a year-long decline from a head injury. She..

Presbyterian News Service

PC(USA) calls for leaders in Colombia to end retaliation against protesters

(OGA) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders are calling on the government of Colombia to “respect the fundamental rights” of people as they seek..

Presbyterian News Service

National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches to quietly recognize its 50th anniversary

(OGA) Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches (NCKPC) has decided to postpone its 50th Jubilee celebration..