From flannelgraphs to Zoom, churches bring Sunday school home
(RNS) — Brian Kaylor didn’t realize how the coronavirus pandemic — with its stay-at-home orders, school closures and other distancing measures —..
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What do we have to do with each other? Witness to the common good
Never read the comments There is an adage in the social media lexicon: Never read the comments. Media outlets frequently curate their..
Navajo Nation suffers from one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the U.S.
As scientists work at a furious pace to find answers and a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus, the death rate from the..
Former Moderator the Rev. Charles A. Hammond dies at 86
The Rev. Charles A. Hammond, who in 1980 was elected Moderator of the 192nd General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in the..
Staycation Bible School 2020: Feet that follow
Presbyterian Outlook Staycation Bible School 2020 Feet that follow: “Awesome are YOUR feet! They carry God’s love wherever you go!" Are you..
Liturgy for recognizing a graduate
One of the many losses wrought by the global pandemic is our inability to recognize our graduates with in-person ceremonies and celebrations. However,..
Opinion: Before we get “back to normal,” we need to grieve and pray
(RNS) — Like many pastors and church leaders around the world, I've been grieving the damage caused by COVID-19. People have died,..
When do we reopen the church? A pastor considers the questions brought by coronavirus
There are many vulnerable people in the church I pastor. For 15 years, I’ve served at a multicultural urban church in a..
Who are we, honestly?
My wife and I are the parents of three young children. Almost every evening, we all sit down at our table to..
Arthur Fullerton to stand for moderator of the 224th General Assembly
A ruling elder and management consultant from upstate New York, Arthur K. Fullerton, has joined the group of those seeking to lead..
Order of service — 6th Sunday of Easter
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Video: Ministry in an emergency
(OGA) Churches of all denominations have reinvented worship and ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic through technology and other means. Some congregations across the..
What does God have to do with us?
The prophet Isaiah assures the bereft of Zion that God will not – indeed, cannot – forget them. “Can a woman forget..
A prayer in a time of pandemic
Guest commentary by Lori Archer Raible ( John 1:1 & Romans 8:18-28) Shut Down Expose Flatten Peak Risk Isolate Intubate O Holy God,..
Change and opportunities
Guest commentary by Gary Smith Change is hard for everyone. It doesn’t matter what the discipline or occupation; change is hard. I..
Former General Assembly Moderator Freda Gardner dies at 91
Freda Gardner, who was elected Moderator of the 211th General Assembly in 1999 and was the first female full-time faculty member at..
Religious leaders decry, question death of Ahmaud Arbery after video surfaces
(RNS) — With the release of a viral video months after the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a black jogger in Georgia, religious..
Board of Pensions releases video on its Employee Assistance Program
(PNS) A new video featuring Board of Pensions President the Rev. Frank Spencer highlights the 24/7 availability of the Employee Assistance Program..
Presbyterian Hunger Program awards almost 50 COVID-19 grants
Recognizing a rapid increase in demand for food assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program has announced $113,000 in grants to help churches and..
Presbytery of Baltimore named online host for the 224th General Assembly
(OGA) The 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) may not be held in Baltimore this year, but the city and..
Peru YAVs home safely
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The phrase “it takes a village” has new meaning for the Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs) serving in Peru. All..
PC(USA)’s Daily Prayer app upgraded with helpful features
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The PC(USA) Daily Prayer app, which combines services for daily prayer from “The Book of Common Worship” with Bible..
Thank you for almost coming to Baltimore: Reflections from the chair of the Committee on Local Arrangements
Guest commentary by Carrie Finch-Burris Way back in the fall of 2016, a small group from the Presbytery of Baltimore gathered..
5th Sunday of Easter — May 10, 2020
Acts 7:55-60; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Easter 5A I remember vividly feeling alone, afraid, homesick. Alone in a college dorm room,..
A prayer for the singers
Creator God, Since You formed us in Your image, we humans have been singing. After You led them out of slavery, Moses..
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