I Am Not Your Enemy: Stories to Transform a Divided World
Michael T. McRay Herald Press, 256 pages Reviewed by Karie Ann Charlton I would love nothing more than for every white American..
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God knows us — Christian education at home
Over the last few days I have been glued to the internet reading about plans for reopening schools in the fall while..
In midst of pandemic, Presbyterian camp pays off multi-million-dollar mortgage
(PNS) Maria Shupe thought the day when she would be able to pay off Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center’s mortgage “might..
Regarding ruling elders: Elders as educators
My friend Mildred celebrated her 100th birthday on July 5, 2020. A lifelong Presbyterian, Mildred has served many terms on the session..
Caesar Act worsens humanitarian situation in Syria
LOUISVILLE — The humanitarian situation in Syria continues to worsen — much in part, many faith leaders believe, to the Caesar Syria..
Giving thanks for Marj Carpenter
We give thanks for the life and witness of Marj Carpenter. For many years Marj contributed “Presbyterians In Action” and “In This..
The Spirit at work in the pandemic
Pentecost is one of my favorite celebrations of the church year. There is just something about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit..
What books make you who you are?
For the last few months, my extended family and I have been getting together on twice-weekly Zoom calls. Every Wednesday and Saturday,..
As depression, anxiety, grief spike during pandemic and protest, churches offer hope, mental health resources
CHICAGO (RNS) — Not long into the coronavirus pandemic, the Rev. Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a pastor at Grace and Peace Church..
Order of worship — July 19, 2020
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
PC(USA) shelves plans for Big Tent in 2021
(OGA) The COVID-19 pandemic coupled with major budgeting issues have prompted leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to cancel plans for Big..
Courage kindled
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change… The Serenity Prayer became part of my morning ritual as..
What’s right about Louisville Seminary?
Louisville Seminary — Louisville, Kentucky After classes at Louisville Seminary went online in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear..
Let the church be the church again
These past few weeks, Langston Hughes’ evocative poem “Let America be America Again” has been shaking me. (Take a moment to read..
6th Sunday after Pentecost — July 12, 2020
Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Ordinary 15A; Proper 10 God does amazing work through that which we fail to even..
In every story, our life
A pandemic changed things. It changed the way we worship, work, move about in our cities and sometimes even within our homes...
Diane Moffett
“It is the person of Jesus, unjustly tried and murdered by the state, that makes me understand we are not alone. It..
Presbyterian churches in Cuba
The Presbyterian Mission Agency and the Presbyterian Outreach both report that Presbyterian churches in Cuba continue to grow and the Evangelical Theological..
A 5-year-old student ….
A 5-year-old in Oklahoma got impatient with his Sunday school teacher when she was typing. The lad said: “Let me type it...
20 years ago — July 10, 2000
Syngman Rhee became the first Asian-American to be elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) during the first day of the 212th..
OGA offers retirement package to staff 60 years and older
(OGA) As the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of going away, the Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)..
July 12: God’s Word — 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: ..
Court: Some employers can refuse to offer free birth control
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled broadly Wednesday in favor of the religious rights of employers in two cases that could..
The Collected Sermons of David Bartlett
David Bartlett (foreword by Leonora Tubbs Tisdale) Westminster John Knox, 256 pages At a commencement ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, I introduced myself..
Keep on keeping on… with God’s help — Christian education at home
Last week, out of curiosity, I flipped back through my calendar to count the number of weeks since our congregation last gathered..
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