Plunged into the valley of the shadow: Ministering after trauma
A few years ago, in the midst of the war in Syria, some 50 pastors from across the Middle East made their..
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Marie Mainard O’Connell to stand with Arthur Fullerton for GA co-moderators
A minister from Arkansas, Marie Mainard O’Connell, has announced that she will stand for co-moderator of the 2020 General Assembly with Arthur..
Stated Clerk offers advice on how to minister to churches during pandemic
LOUISVILLE (OGA) The COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc across the world and the impact could last for years. However, despite its swift spread,..
Connecting during coronavirus
In seminary we often talked about being a “connectional church.” This means that none of us are an island — not pastors,..
A lonely, lonely virus
Drew Faust in the epilogue of her book, “This Republic of Suffering: Death and The American Civil War,” wrote: “Individuals found themselves..
Order of worship — Pentecost Sunday
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Thanks pastor, you’re my hero
Lately I’ve seen a lot of Facebook posts written with the catchphrase “Nurses are heroes.” Nothing could be truer. There is something..
Keeping Hope Alive: Sermons and Speeches of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Edited by Grace Ji-Sun Kim Orbis Books, 256 pages Reviewed by Sterling Morse The offerings in “Keeping Hope Alive” remind me of..
More than $689,000 raised for small churches at risk of closure during COVID-19
RNS) — The coronavirus pandemic hit pastor Kato Hart’s Detroit storefront church hard. Finances dwindled to almost nothing. Rent and utility bills..
NCC urges churches to exercise extreme caution before re-opening
WASHINGTON (Press release) — The National Council of Churches USA is urging churches to exercise extreme caution when deciding whether or not..
COGA to create task group to continue work after General Assembly
LOUISVILLE (OGA) Recognizing the limited time available at the 224th General Assembly (2020) next month, the Committee on the Office of the General..
Some tips on providing and sharing music during and after the pandemic
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — These ideas are offered for congregations as they navigate the return to public worship and seek to bridge online..
Knock on the door and listen
Trauma ministry begins on a small stage. It might stem from crime, accident, sudden illness or natural disaster. But the ministry tends..
God at work: Camps, conference centers and COVID-19
Guest commentary by Dick Young God is at work in our lives and in the world. Such a statement is broad enough..
What will youth ministry look like this summer?
Guest commentary by Rocky Supinger Flying from one mission trip directly to another this summer was going to be a challenge. The..
7th Sunday of Easter — May 24, 2020
Acts 1:6-14; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11 Easter 7A Are we asking Jesus the wrong question? The disciples look at their..
Our God with us in fear and grief
I am not a fan of embalming. I’m not eager to talk about it or think about it or recall the graphic..
Barbara Gaddis
“I know you are doing whatever you can to keep this thing swinging. Oh my. It feels monumental, doesn’t it?” — Barbara..
First Presbyterian Church in Kingsville
First Presbyterian Church in Kingsville, Texas, annually honors their high school seniors and also holds a special luncheon honoring the graduates of..
Three young lads …
Three young lads met on the school playground and began to talk about their fathers. One lad bragged, “My dad wrote a..
Days of heaven upon earth (70 years ago)
70 years ago — May 22, 1950 In 1866, David Livingstone returned to Great Britain after years as a mission worker in..
Prayer for Memorial Day
Lord, we did not anticipate remembering those killed in war while grieving so many lost to a pandemic. We did not..
May 24: Seeing Jesus — 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: ..
Prayers of the people for the 7th Sunday of Easter (May 24, 2020)
Jill Duffield reads the prayers of the people she crafted for the 7th Sunday of Easter. You are welcome to share this..
Presbyterian Mission Agency 2019 Annual Report
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — For the Presbyterian Mission Agency, 2019 will go down as the year the Matthew 25 invitation was extended and..
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