Presbyterian Mission Agency Board talks racial reconciliation and reparations
After police officers shot and killed Breonna Taylor in her home in Louisville, what would it take for white Presbyterians to join..
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Camp Hanover gets “magical” to minister to virtual campers
(PNS) The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour avant-garde film wasn’t well-received back in 1967. But its iconic status and concept proved stunningly successful in..
Second chances — Christian education at home
There is no denying that the restrictions that COVID-19 has imposed on our lives add at least one layer of stress to..
We are all created equal, except your terrier
Warning: Unpopular article ahead. Before we go on, please understand that I truly love animals. I travel too much for pets now,..
The racial dance
It never fails, and always seems to happen in just the same way. There is an instance of racial outrage in a..
Horizons 2 “Into the Light: Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament”
Lesson 2: Psalm 137 What do you do with your anger? What do you do with rage? Do you bottle it up..
Reparations
by Jess Cook As someone who frequently facilitates trainings and conversations related to the identities of and challenges faced by lesbian, gay,..
Helen De Cruz
“The repetition of ritual practices trains our minds and bodies to respond with awe and wonder to the world around us. By..
Presbyterian Women
Last year, the Presbyterian Women of the United States gave $100,000 to complete the purchase of a retreat center property run by..
Bulletin blooper
An evening service included this message in the bulletin: “Remember in your prayers the many discouraged people who are sick of life...
Churches’ Week of Action on Food creates path to “Grow, Nourish, Sustain Together”
(WCC) Churches around the world will be observing Churches' Week of Action on Food from 11-17 October as hunger is a stark..
Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) officially commissioned
(OGA) The Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) were officially commissioned Monday night during the fall assembly..
“Power and Privilege” observances among Presbyterian Mission Agency Board action items this week
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Cultural humility training, a report on power and privilege observances among board members and committee meetings and reports are among..
Repair first
Christ gave us the ministry of reconciliation. The Bible tells us so. The word “reconciliation” is found only four times in the..
The social (gospel) dilemma
I recently watched the troubling yet necessary documentary “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix. Let me first say, if you’ve not seen it,..
Praying for the president and the first lady
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Many across the nation and around the world are praying for the healing of President Donald J. Trump and..
Grateful in a pandemic (not for a pandemic)
In seminary, I used a “character contract” one semester (I attended Denver Seminary and as a part of our individualized learning we..
Order of worship — October 11, 2020
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
The Myth of the American Dream: Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power
D.L. Mayfield IVP, 216 pages This is an important book. It’s a memoir beautifully written with an authentic tone of humility and..
A letter from Jill Duffield
Friends, On Sunday evening, October 4, the congregation of First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, called me to be their next..
Two 2020 Katie Cannon Scholarship award recipients named
(PNS) Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries has announced the 2020 recipients of the Rev Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon Scholarship. The Presbyterian Mission..
Most congregations are doing all right during COVID-19. But the future is uncertain.
(RNS) — The people who worship at First Baptist Church in Maury City, Tennessee, have been exemplary during the long months of..
The edge of the world
Guest commentary by Kathleen Dain One of my objectives on a recent journey to the Isle of Lewis was to travel to..
18th Sunday after Pentecost — October 4, 2020
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46 Ordinary 18A; Proper 22 World Communion Sunday Jesus leans into controversy this week. He..
A declaration of Christian intention (60 years ago)
60 years ago — October 10, 1960 During the past several months college and university students in the United States, both [African-American]..
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