“Response hosting” is an initiative of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
(PNS) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has worked in long-term recovery efforts following disasters for years. This includes scheduling volunteer work teams at recovery..
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2020 Peaceseeker Award goes to Michelle Muñiz-Vega
(PNS) A woman who’s been instrumental in helping Presbyterians to understand systemic issues facing Puerto Rico and the effects of decades of colonialism..
The Wilmore and McCloud Collections: Keeping the common memory alive
(PHS) Recently processed and now available for research at the Presbyterian Historical Society in Philadelphia are the personal papers of two prominent African..
The Giving Spoon: Caring for those facing food insecurity one meal at a time
BRYSON CITY, North Carolina – This winter’s night, there was a bit of good news. After being homeless for six months, Christy..
Lenten practices
As Lent approaches, I often feel torn between ramping up our opportunities at church and embracing the quiet of this season. In..
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..
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..
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