Refining the shape and focus of the Matthew 25 vision
Now it’s time for Bible study — to dig a little deeper into what it looks like for churches to be Matthew..
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What’s working? What’s not? What’s needed? — Vision for the PC(USA)’s future
In a nation that’s deeply divided – rich and poor, red and blue, with fissures of race and religion and so much..
PC(USA) Washington and United Nations offices combine to streamline advocacy efforts
(PNS) The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations in New York and Office of Public Witness (OPW) on Capitol Hill in Washington,..
The prayer is in the noticing
Praying through a pandemic has certainly changed the ways in which I find myself praying. I have held the same prayers as..
3rd Sunday after Epiphany — January 24, 2021
Mark 1:14-20 This week’s lectionary text from the Gospel of Mark narrates the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry and his calling of..
Presbyterian Historical Society shares insights from the past to help present-day work
(OGA) What can you learn from the past to help shape the work of the present and future? This topic is of..
Voices at the table at future General Assemblies: Concerns and considerations
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly is continuing its work of shaping the 2022 General Assembly of the Presbyterian..
January 24 — Words and ideas: Family faith formation @ home
Welcome Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy as a way to begin your time of learning..
Blessing of the vaccine
When you have been struggling for a very long time in a battle against an unseen viral enemy, and your life feels..
2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerating Change
Tom Sine and Dwight J. Friesen Fortress Press, 200 pages Jerry Seinfeld could teach the church a thing or two about innovation...
Exploring a graduated income tithe
Theologian Ronald Sider presents the idea of a “graduated income tithe” in his book, “Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving..
Follow me and do what you do best — Christian ed at home
This week as we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most prominent civil rights leaders from our nation’s past, and..
Order of worship — January 24, 2021
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Joe Biden’s family Bible anchors faith-infused inaugural events
(RNS) — President-elect Joe Biden plans to be sworn in with his hefty family Bible when he becomes the 46th president of..
Living in tension: Polarities in Presbyterian polity — Orthodoxy and forbearance
Most of us who have lived through the ordination and sexuality wars of past decades know the phrase “mutual forbearance.” Fewer..
A prayer for the inauguration and beyond
Eternal God, grant us your guidance. Protect the president, vice president and all members of Congress. Empower us to serve the common good. ..
Rethink church: Committee on the Office of the General Assembly discerns future GAs and how to be faithful as the PC(USA)
J. Herbert Nelson, stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), says, “We have to rethink church in the 21st century in order..
Remembering Joanne Rogers
Guest commentary by Helen Blier About two years ago, a dear colleague invited me to a cocktail party at his house. His..
Horizons 6: “Into the Light: Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament”
Lesson 6: Lamentations 5:1-22; Luke 23:26-31 I remember the lack of trees, shrubs, flowers and playgrounds — the barrenness. I was in..
The thought that I think: A farewell to Aunt Ida
As I was completing this benedictory, I received the phone call that I had dreaded for several days. Aunt Ida, who had..
Toward the year 2000: The NCC’s fifth decade (30 years ago)
30 years ago — January 7, 1991 Meeting in Portland, Ore., the National Council of Churches’ General Board celebrated its 40th anniversary..
Laughter and lament
I rediscovered a book on my shelf that was given to me in 2011 by a church member. The book, by James..
The Long Night: Readings and Stories to Help You through Depression
Jessica Kantrowitz Fortress Press, 200 pages Reviewed by Jenn Zatopek Pastor and first-time author Jessica Kantrowitz has written a soulful manual for..
Joanne Rogers, Fred Rogers’ widow, dies at 92
(PNS) Joanne Rogers, who was married for more than 50 years to children’s television icon and Presbyterian pastor Fred Rogers, died Thursday in..
A Heart Lost in Wonder
Catharine Randall Eerdmans, 195 pages I’ve never forgotten the wise counsel I received from a mentor early in my pastoral life: Read..
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