Preaching resurrection during a pandemic
On this afternoon in San Diego, it may seem as if everything is normal. The sky is blue. The sun is warm...
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Good Friday litany of penitence based on the Seven Last Words of Christ
This litany by Jill Duffield can be used for personal prayer or public worship.
A mindful Maundy Thursday
As we mark this Maundy Thursday without the ability to gather together physically in churches, perhaps we could be reminded throughout the..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board to consider $4 million fundraising goal for Stony Point
The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board is being asked to approve beginning a “focused exploratory planning phase” for a multiyear fundraising campaign with..
Opinion: Fearing courageously in the face of COVID-19
(RNS) — As the COVID-19 pandemic grips the world at an exponential rate, many health care professionals are admitting that they are..
PC(USA) Washington Office calls for domestic, international COVID-19 advocacy
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (PNS) — The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness (OPW) is calling on people to contact their congressional representatives..
Hope is not canceled
Guest commentary by Becca Weaver Longino I bought my Palm Sunday plant seven months ago. I was in IKEA when I saw..
J. Herbert Nelson nominated for second term as stated clerk
J. Herbert Nelson II, stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has been nominated to serve a second term as the denomination’s..
Who are we, honestly? God’s, yet…
Usher sang “Amazing Grace” at the emotional Los Angeles Lakers game on January 31, 2020 — the first game following Kobe Bryant’s..
Larger churches urged to help smaller ones survive during pandemic
(RNS) — National Christian groups are urging larger and more stable churches to financially help small churches that could potentially close in..
Nancy J. Taylor named executive director at the Presbyterian Historical Society
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has a new executive director: Nancy J. Taylor. Taylor, who led PHS from July 2019 to March..
Stated Clerk sends message to mid council leaders
Message to mid councils from Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) OGA on Vimeo.
Order of service — Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020)
You are welcome to use it in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for worship..
Board of Pensions offers dues relief and deferments to churches and employers
PHILADELPHIA — The COVID-19 crisis is bringing hardship to many employers that participate in the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)...
Presbyterian Publishing offers free resources for congregations and families
Louisville (Press release) — As congregations and families struggle with the new realities that the global pandemic has created, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation..
Loose ends
Guest commentary by Karl Travis Editor’s note: This piece was originally written on February 26, 2020 The hardest part of dying is..
Video: Prayers of the people for Palm Sunday
Jill Duffield reads the prayers of the people she crafted for Palm Sunday. You are welcome to share this with your congregation..
Prayer of thanks for animals
Creator God, as the days lengthen and our world contracts, we give you thanks for the animals all around us. We are..
Palm/Passion Sunday — April 5, 2020
Matthew 21:1-11 I’ve been thinking about all of the large, celebratory gatherings that will not happen this spring. What if Jesus’ triumphant..
Asian American Christians denounce anti-Asian racism amid coronavirus
(RNS) — The FBI released a warning last week about a potential surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans amid the spread..
Matthew 25 grants will support vulnerable congregations facing COVID-19
Like many small businesses, the dynamics of the coronavirus pandemic are putting a strain on a lot of churches — some of..
Virtual General Assembly: How should the PC(USA) do this?
So what might a virtual General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) look like? Facing intense deadline pressure, the Committee on the..
Family faith formation at home for April 5, 2020: Palm Sunday
Welcome One: Come, let us gather around and see how the Spirit will nurture our faith today. All: Who is with..
Christian education at home: The Great Scripture Scavenger Hunt — at-home edition
Stay-at-home order. Shelter in place. Quarantine. These are terms I never thought I’d be teaching my child, much less living under. With..
Montreat asks: What could we do now?
Guest commentary by Richard DuBose When the age of the coronavirus dawned, Montreat Conference Center was unprepared. I don’t mean we didn’t..
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