Congregations improvise ways to fight COVID-19’s isolation
PULLMAN, Wash. (RNS) — On a normal Sunday, most of the 100 people filling the pews of the Rev. Lori Cornell’s congregation..
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United Methodist Church postpones General Conference amid coronavirus
(RNS) — The United Methodist Church has postponed its 2020 General Conference — where delegates were expected to take up legislation to..
Compassion, Peace & Justice Training Day canceled
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – Compassion, Peace & Justice Training Day, set for April 24 in Washington D.C., has been canceled due to the..
In the midst of a worldwide health crisis, J. Herbert Nelson and Diane Moffett write a pastoral letter to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the President and Executive Director of..
An order of worship for online services is ready — and it’s adaptable
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The Office of Theology and Worship has developed an order of worship, available here, that’s been adapted for congregations..
Commentary: When a priest and housemate falls ill, the practical becomes spiritual
(RNS) — The call from a member of my community came at 11:30 Sunday evening. “The test came back positive. I have..
What if Easter, Passover and Ramadan get canceled?
(RNS) — For many faith groups, spring is one of the most important times of the year. Early spring coincides with at..
Seminarians of Color Conference: Celebrating 40 years of building leaders within the PC(USA)
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 reminds us of this: “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there..
Presbyterians and the coronavirus: Ideas and responses so far
It feels like Tilt-A-Whirl time. With the coronavirus upending life around the globe, people of faith are working to create new ways..
Acting as one during a pandemic
I am still trying to grasp what happened this past week. On Sunday, March 8, Faith Presbyterian Church in San Diego..
Before Last Wednesday
Before last Wednesday We were like ancient Babylonians Huddled together building our babel towers And we all spoke one language Work, make,..
As COVID-19 leads to canceled religious gatherings, faith leaders embrace the digital
(RNS) — On Sunday (March 15), the Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, a Presbyterian minister, began the Christian celebration of Communion as he always..
As world turns virtual during COVID-19 crisis, it is easy to pray
(WCC) People pray daily for an end to the coronavirus-COVID-19 that is gripping the world, turning human interaction into a virtual affair..
Former General Assembly Moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow shares how he and his flock practiced social distancing Sunday by worshiping online
(PNS) On Monday, pastors and other leaders from dozens of churches were eager to share their most recent virtual worshiping experiences from the..
Despite coronavirus, in Italy communion is stronger than quarantine
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — One week into quarantine, one might think that a certain loneliness and desperation would set in among Italians..
Vital Congregations gathering postponed
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Both the 2020 Vital Congregations facilitator training and national gathering in Austin, scheduled for April 24-30, have been postponed...
Love in the Time of Corona
Raise the yellow flag that marks disease. This lonely ship will not soon come to rest in port of comforting communion, or..
COVID-19 and the church
I really want to write a good column for you, because these are important times. But I’m tired. As a leader in..
Campus chaplains, religious clubs advocate for students in a moment of anxiety
BOSTON (RNS) — When students at Harvard University received an email from the school announcing that students had five days to pack..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance suspends volunteer trips
(PNS) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has made the difficult decision to call for the closure of volunteer host sites and cancel volunteer trips..
PC(USA) Washington Office urges passage of coronavirus bill
(PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness on Capitol Hill is calling for the United States Senate to quickly pass..
Mister Rogers in a time of coronavirus
Taking a deep breath, I pushed record and tried to smile into the laptop camera. Parishioners were counting on me. But I..
Commentary: Spirituality in a time of quarantine
(RNS) – Churches around the world have had to cancel Sunday services because of the coronavirus. In the Vatican, services for Holy Week,..
A word of prayer from the 223rd General Assembly co-moderators for these uncertain times…
Eternal God, sustainer, provider, God of all wisdom and knowledge, Our spirits are weary, our faith quivers, our minds get clouded by..
Opinion: Christian love in a time of coronavirus
(RNS) — The impact of the coronavirus is a global natural disaster in progress. Followers of Jesus have a choice to make...
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