A Ray of Darkness
Rowan Williams Cowley Publications, 244 pages During the surreal time of COVID-19, I’ve turned to this classic collection of sermons by the..
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The Spirit and a clerical collar
The first time I wore my clerical collar, I felt squeezed. I was just a month into my ordination as Minister of..
Could the “Second Sunday” series save Sunday school?
Guest commentary by Sheryle Dixon Like many churches of all stripes, the First Presbyterian Church of Alma in Michigan has been facing..
5th Sunday after Pentecost — July 5, 2020
Matthew 11:15-19, 25-30; Romans 7:15-25a Ordinary 14A; Proper 9 This week we are grateful to pastor John Wurster for providing a guest..
July 5: God is gracious — 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: ..
Paul the Progressive? The Compassionate Christian’s Guide to Reclaiming the Apostle Paul as an Ally
Eric C. Smith Chalice Press, 160 pages Reviewed by Jo Forrest “Never say anything from your pulpit that would cause harm to..
Testimonies during trials: Videos convey hope and lament at General Assembly
Cries, calls and challenges of the church Lament was engraved across the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as it..
Keeping safe while serving, church groups tackle pandemic and protests
(RNS) — The Rev. Traci Blackmon was at home outside of St. Louis when a local hospital called. It had been sending..
Welcome, stranger! — Christian education at home
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, we have an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a..
Sisters win Presbyterian Writers Guild’s two top 2020 awards
(PNS) When a worldwide pandemic upended plans for an in-person General Assembly, the Presbyterian Writers Guild had to postpone its biennial awards..
Mission co-workers emerge from quarantine in Lima, Peru
(PNS) After 15 weeks in total lockdown in their apartment in Lima, Peru, mission co-workers Jed and Jenny Koball and their now..
COVID-19 research reveals innovation within PC(USA) churches
(PNS) While congregations and new worshiping communities are facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are also innovating..
Prayers of the people for July 5, 2020
Jill Duffield reads the prayers of the people she crafted for this Sunday. You are welcome to share this with your congregation..
Grieve with hope: General Assembly concludes with worship
Immediately following the end of its business on Saturday, June 27, 2020, the 224th General Assembly moved into a time of worship to..
What’s right about Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church?
Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church — York, South Carolina When the Presbyterian Women of Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church were inspired to donate a..
General Assembly committee asks: What are the lessons of the 2020 GA?
What are some of the lessons of the 2020 General Assembly? In a debriefing held June 30 following the just-concluded 2020 General..
Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference and McCormick Theological Seminary launch Center for Reparative Justice, Transformation, and Remediation
CHICAGO (Press release) – The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference ("SDPC") and McCormick Theological Seminary ("McCormick") are pleased to announce the formation of the Center for..
A common statement on racism, advocacy for Black women and girls, and the 224th General Assembly (2020) — From past moderators, co-moderators, and vice moderators of the General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and predecessor Church
Dear Siblings and Friends of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Grace and peace in the name of Jesus Christ our Brother, Savior, and..
Columbia Theological Seminary commits to repair the breach caused by white supremacy deepening Columbia’s commitment to Black people and their flourishing
Decatur, GA (Press release) — Throughout the 2019 academic year, Columbia has wrestled with its history and participation in the enslavement and oppression of..
PC(USA) Office of Public Witness decries treatment of protesters
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‘Links of Love’ greeted the co-moderators in Louisville last week
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — When General Assembly Co-Moderators Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart and the Rev. Gregory Bentley were elected on Saturday, June 20,..
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Zoom does not lie. Zoom is humbling. I am Zoomed out. Zoom fatigue. I have the Zoomies. These are a few phrases..
Order of worship — July 5, 2020
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Gun violence prevention advocate Jim Atwood dies
(OGA) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is mourning the loss of retired pastor, author, and gun violence prevention advocate the Reverend Jim Atwood, who..
Financial uncertainty leads to adoption of a unified budget at General Assembly
In the uncertainty and unpredictability brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the General Assembly, the Presbyterian Mission Agency and..
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