PC(USA) leaders express disappointment in grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor case
(PNS) Our hearts break today upon the news that a grand jury will not seek stronger charges against the police officers involved..
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Presbyterian seminaries consider context and change
One of the challenges for seminaries: how to prepare people for ministry that deals with contextual change. That was part of the..
Pastor speaks on the ‘George Floyd Protests: Temporary Uprising, Movement or Miracle?’
(PNS) On the second night of a lecture series sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary and the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation..
Five churches complete mission to clear millions in medical debt for more than 1,000 households in Minnesota and Wisconsin
(PNS) In a year like no other, five faith communities in southeastern Minnesota have worked together to clear more than $2 million in..
A prayer for God’s growing kingdom
Then Jesus said, “ This is what God’s kingdom is like. It’s as though someone scatters seed on the ground, then sleeps..
What’s right about Redwoods Presbyterian Church?
Redwoods Presbyterian Church — Larkspur, California Like many churches in the COVID-19 era, Redwoods Presbyterian Church is meeting for worship by Zoom. ..
Stated Clerk reflects on the life and impact of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
LOUISVILLE (OGA) As the nation mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of..
Using the Enneagram to help understand ourselves and others
Who are we? Who am I? These are questions that we wrestle with from time to time, perhaps never more than in..
Seeing the sacred: A beloved text, an outdoor vespers service
I heard on my favorite movie podcast that Brad Pitt does “three films for us and one for him.” I think about..
Order of worship — September 27, 2020
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary president announces retirement
(PNS) David Esterline, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s president and professor of Cross-cultural Theological Education, has announced his retirement effective summer 2021. “Serving as..
Video: Stated Clerk says the national church will need to prioritize its work in the future
LOUISVILLE (OGA) As its budget continues to tighten, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is facing tough decisions on what its focus will be..
Combating COVID-19 in rural Haiti
As COVID-19 quickly spread from Asia to Europe and across the ocean to the United States, worldwide concern over the impact of..
Remember to forgive
One of the least helpful things I think you can suggest to someone is to “forgive and forget.” I know that people..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) issues Call to Action in observance of Native American Day
(PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will celebrate Native American Day by hosting two of the first events in an ongoing series. The..
Oregon presbytery working through the smoke to respond to wildfires
(PNS) The Rev. Clark Scalera keeps running into this roadblock when giving an update on the impact of wildfires in Oregon’s Presbytery..
James Forbes speaks on ‘COVID-19: A Parable of Plagues before Deliverance’ during Union Presbyterian Seminary lecture series
(PNS) In a lecture series sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary and the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation this week, the Rev...
Christian discipleship and individual rights
Guest commentary Over the last few months, I have heard a lot of people talking about “individual rights” or “individual liberties.” As..
16th Sunday after Pentecost — September 20, 2020
Exodus 16:2-15; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Ordinary 25A; Proper 20 Grumbling in the face of grace. So often that is our human..
Diving into the Matthew 25 vision: Presbyterian Mission Agency leaders look to immediate issues facing the church and post-pandemic steps
Leaders of the Presbyterian Mission Agency are trying to look ahead to what the vision of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) should be..
September 20 — It’s not fair: 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: ..
Webinar replay — Holy Imagination + Race: How the Church Can Be a Healing Force in America’s Racial Divide
Recorded September 15, 2020 90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar Presented by Kerry Connelly Sponsored by Presbyterian Publishing Download the slide handout: Holy Imagination..
Updates coming to Church Leadership Connection
(OGA) Presbyterian ministers seeking a call will soon find it easier to connect with churches looking to fill positions. Church Leadership Connection..
Stated Clerk reflects on September 11 in sermon to New York church
(OGA) Sunday was a special day for Bedford Presbyterian Church in Bedford Village, in northern Westchester, New York. Not only was the..
Faith and Politics in a World Gone Awry
Stephen W. Plunkett Wipf & Stock, 112 pages Reviewed by Frank C. Ehman Jr. Steve Plunkett’s new book has come along at..
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