Call to Prayer for victims of global conflict
(OGA) On January 18, a U.N. humanitarian facility in Ngala, Borno State, Nigeria, on the border with Cameroon, was violently attacked by..
Latest Posts
Presbyterian mathematician, Medal of Freedom winner Katherine Johnson dies at age 101
(PNS) Katherine Johnson, a mathematician and a longtime Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ruling elder who was an important contributor to NASA’s space program,..
Like the Son
Like the son who takes his share, and wanders from his place, so we your wandering children here would yearn to sing..
A snapshot of food insecurity
BRYSON CITY, North Carolina – What does food insecurity look like? First, it’s often invisible, unless you’re paying attention. When you have..
A report finds L’Arche founder sexually abused 6 women
PARIS (AP) — An internal report reveals that L'Arche founder Jean Vanier, a respected Canadian religious figure whose charity work helped improve..
Presbyterian Center celebrates Black History Month
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Carlton Johnson, an associate for Vital Congregations and a worship leader for the Black History Month service at the..
A joyful tribute to Beethoven
Guest commentary by Jeffrey Myers Presbyterians (and other church folk) who would enjoy sharing in the Beethoven Jubilee Year – the composer´s..
Transfiguration of the Lord — February 23, 2020
Exodus 24:12-18; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9 Transfiguration Sunday Liminal space seems like prime territory for holy transformations. Disorientation, an unfamiliar location,..
What’s there and what’s not: Moving Forward Implementation Commission approves recommendations to General Assembly
The Moving Forward Implementation Commission has approved the recommendations it will send to the 2020 General Assembly – work the commission hopes..
A Call to Prayer from the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
(OGA) As the novel coronavirus has captured the headlines in recent weeks, misinformation, conspiracy theories, and fear of the unknown have raised..
National staff briefed on the research that goes into the PC(USA)’s website revamp
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — As part of its work helping the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to overhaul two of its main websites, the denomination’s..
Summoned and Shaped: Traveling Together Into Our Belovedness
Pat Hoffman Wipf & Stock publishers, 158 pages Reviewed by Dean McDonald Full disclosure: My husband and I have known and loved..
The music of “with”
One of my favorite moments in film takes place in “The Shawshank Redemption.” Andy Dufrense, ex-banker and supposed ex-murderer, has been serving..
Stated Clerk urges president and other national leaders to end immigrant family separation
LOUISVILLE (OGA) The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is calling on President Donald Trump and other..
Per capita and funding committee will send five recommendations to General Assembly, including one calling for denominational restructuring
The Special Committee on Per Capita Based Funding and National Church Financial Sustainability has voted to send five recommendations to the 2020..
Louisville Seminary professor wins book award
LOUISVILLE (PNS)— Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Professor the Rev. Dr. J. Bradley Wigger is among the recipients of the 2020 Illumination Book..
Singing hymns to my son
I was asked recently to identify a favorite hymn. The task was harder than I expected. I love music and I especially..
Introducing organ music to kids
As a young organist myself, I feel the responsibility of connecting younger generations to this awe-inspiring instrument. My professor at Mississippi College,..
Regarding ruling elders: Seeking to Be Faithful Together
(OGA) I have a pair of “block-out glasses” that were given to me as a gag gift. When you put them on..
How to fund ministry amid mainline decline? Get creative, say campus ministry leaders
MADISON, Wis. (RNS) — A spirit of innovation has animated Pres House since 1907, when Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison hired its..
Pres House provides spiritual home away from home for Madison students
MADISON, Wis. (RNS) — Emma Brown didn’t know Pres House was a church when she walked in. The University of Wisconsin-Madison freshman..
Elevator music
I feared elevators as a child. In an attempt to lessen my fears, my parents described them as “moving rooms that close..
Oh my God
It was irritating, and yet it was fascinating — in an “oh my God” sort of way. On the morning Amtrak train..
Words of Love: Do Not Steal (Horizons 7)
Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments Lesson 7 Exodus 20:15; Matthew 25:31-46 Which of the following would..
A third-grade Sunday school teacher …
A third-grade Sunday school teacher asked his class, “How do you explain God to your friends in regular school?” One lad answered:..
Page 262 of 892