The digital pulpit: A nationwide analysis of online sermons
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Pew) – Many surveys have asked Americans about their religious affiliations, beliefs and practices, including what religious group they belong..
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Presbyterian scholar selected to lead Eden Theological Seminary
ST. LOUIS —The Board of Trustees of Eden Theological Seminary announced last week the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause as..
River of Fire: My Spiritual Journey
Sister Helen Prejean Random House, 320 pages Reviewed by Roy Howard with Candy Markman and Terry Horgan One of the most remarkable..
Special committee nears a vote on report on PC(USA) financial sustainability
A special committee considering financial sustainability in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is expected to recommend the possibility of some sort of structural..
Regarding Ruling Elders: Holy stories
(OGA) There are innumerable quotes, pieces of advice, and catch phrases related to hearing and knowing someone else’s story. The one that..
Reading as spiritual practice
When my first-grader began school this fall, I was reminded again and again during those first weeks of the school year of..
New worshiping community in Olympia Presbytery creates a sanctuary for God’s beloved exiles
(PNS) In prison, the Rev. Lane Brubaker has never once felt scared or nervous. In fact, she’s experienced more joy and laughter there..
Stated Clerk talks social justice issues with New York Mayor Bill de Blasio
(OGA) More than 8.6 million people call New York City home. It is the most populous city in the U.S. Even with..
Expanding the narrative on the PC(USA)’s gender and leadership study
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — A 2016 study conducted by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Research Services, “Gender and Leadership in the PC(USA)” identified two..
Katie Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership awarded $400k grant
RICHMOND, Virginia (Union Seminary) — Union Presbyterian Seminary will use a $400,000 grant to lift the voices and perspectives of black women..
Dirty Nativity
Guest commentary by Joshua Musser Gritter Silent night, holy night Mary screams, Joseph paces back and forth. “Will the baby survive?” All..
3rd Sunday of Advent — December 15, 2019
Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Advent 3A Total restoration envelops us this third Sunday of Advent. God hones and heightens each..
Young adults encourage the church to take action on climate change
Sam Taylor grew up in the church: His mom and dad are both Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastors in South Carolina; he graduated..
The Overstory: A Novel
Richard Powers W.W. Norton & Company, 512 pages Reviewed by Sarah S. Scherschligt Near the end of “The Overstory,” a character named..
Solvitur ambulando
At the 2019 NEXT Church conference, Pastor Heidi Husted Armstrong introduced her audience to the Latin phrase solvitar ambulando, which means, “it..
Presbyterians hold “die-in” to raise awareness of climate change
No, it’s not a committee, a task force or an overture. Not even a 40-page report. This was a bunch of Presbyterians..
Minnesota church fights to keep member from being deported
(OGA) To Gladys Mbonifor, the community of Apple Valley, Minnesota, is home and the Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church is family. Mbonifor is..
Stewardship invitations for Advent
“Advent is not the season for fundraising. You should not have made that kind of announcement this morning!” This was the message..
All that God has
When I was a kid and asked my dad for money, he would reach into his pocket before I could even finish..
Believer on Sunday, Atheist by Thursday: Is Faith Still Possible?
Ronald P. Byars Cascade Books, 146 pages Reviewed by Chris Currie The point of church and worship together is not to remain..
Wheaton mental health summit remembers Jarrid Wilson’s ‘legacy of hope’
WHEATON, Ill. (RNS) — The day pastor and mental health advocate Jarrid Wilson died was the day organizers began planning a one-day..
Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — For decades, the people of Bethlehem have watched tour buses drive up to the Church of the..
Stated Clerk speaks on Tuesday’s observance of Human Rights Day
Dear Sisters and Brothers: On Tuesday we commemorate Human Rights Day, honoring the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by..
The last will be first
Shellie Warren finished the New York City Marathon at 11:14 p.m. — 12 hours, 6 minutes and 3 seconds after she started...
Stephen J. Patterson wins 2020 Grawemeyer Religion Award
LOUISVILLE (Louisville Seminary communications) — A religious scholar who explained how one of Christianity’s earliest creeds still applies to contemporary life has..
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