Regarding ruling elders: The Ministry of the Commissioned Ruling Elder
(OGA) Where has your faith journey taken you? My journey has always kept me in the church. As a child, my playtime..
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No race problem here: Despite summer of protests, many practicing Christians remain ambivalent
(RNS) — As racial tensions have risen in recent months, a new report reveals that some Christians are becoming less motivated to..
Union Seminary to use $4.5M grant to address religion in families
RICHMOND, VA (Press release) – Union Presbyterian Seminary has received a $4.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to create a research..
Abuse Prevention Helpline to continue
(OGA) An Abuse Prevention Helpline, designed to help Presbyterian churches end and prevent abuse among children or youth, will continue operating for..
Want to impact racism in this country? Have the hard conversations, says Street-Stewart
(OGA) Standing in solidarity with those who have been impacted by racism and hate is good, but making a real difference will..
A pastoral confession about fall programming
Hey, hey you! Yes YOU! Come a little closer (not closer than six feet though) — I need to keep my voice..
One body
We are one body, so the Bible says. “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice..
A call to observe Christian and Citizen Sunday on Sept. 20
(PNS) The Office of Mission Engagement and Support — whose charge it is to provide resources that educate, inspire and encourage the ministries..
Presbyterians join Poor People’s Campaign voting effort
(PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is co-sponsoring a Poor People’s Campaign event Monday focused on voting. “Voting is Power Unleashed: Moral Monday..
New PDA National Response Team member is aiding the derecho response in Iowa
(PNS) The Rev. Kristin Hutson’s road to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s (PDA) National Response Team started as a college chaplain. At Coe College, a..
Order of worship — September 20, 2020
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Yearning to sing, yearning to breathe
Selah. This mysterious little word is sprinkled throughout the psalms. My colleagues tell me that its origin and translation are uncertain and..
Creative ministry during pandemic grief
My study leave this year looked different than a conference, or even sermon series planning. I used my study leave to catch..
The Rev. Dr. Cecil Corbett dies at 89
(PNS) The Rev. Dr. Cecil Corbett, a retired pastor and former president and chancellor at Cook College and Theological School in Tempe,..
Testimony: Vocabulary of Faith
We are excited to offer this new curriculum, which we hope frees people to live their Reformed faith by remembering, reclaiming and..
Disruption can be very hope-filled
I do not watch much TV. Yes, even in quarantine. I watched more TV before quarantine began if that is believable; my..
Horizons 1: “Into the Light: Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament”
Lesson 1: Psalm 22; Matthew 27:45-56 My name is John. For years, clinical depression has dogged at my heels. It rolls in..
During West Coast wildfires, religious groups prepare meals, offer spiritual guidance
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — In the past few months, volunteers with United Sikhs have logged hundreds of hours, handing out thousands of..
Prayer for those impacted by the fires on the West coast
Lord God, this year continues to batter us and we wonder when there will be relief. Even as the pandemic persists, natural..
Drive-though blessings as Christian Education Week begins
(PNS) The Sunday after Labor Day has always been a big day of celebration for many Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations around the..
Moria refugee camp in Lesvos, Greece destroyed by fire
BERLIN, Germany — Late Tuesday night, the refugee camp Moria, on the Island of Lesvos, Greece, experienced a nightmare. “#MoriaCamp has burnt..
Hurricane hospitality and the connectional church
A few days before Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category 4 storm in the early hours of Aug. 27, Marie Nelson,..
Livin’ the dream during COVID-19
Guest commentary by Thomas Willadsen “What would your ideal call be?” was the first question the pastoral nominating committee asked after we’d..
15th Sunday after Pentecost — September 13, 2020
Exodus 14:19-31; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 Ordinary 24A; Proper 19 The early Christians quarreled over opinions. The members of the church in..
September 13 — Forgiveness: Family faith formation at home
Welcome Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy to begin your time of learning together. One: ..
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