10th Sunday after Pentecost – August 18, 2019
Isaiah 5:1-7; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:14-56; Ordinary 20C Proper 15 Hebrews feels like an outlier this week. By faith - the litany..
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When church transitions collide with social media
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The Eucharistic Pringle
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We Will Feast: Rethinking Dinner, Worship and the Community of God
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The pastor and the clerk
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Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
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An announcement in a California church newsletter …
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Presbyterian Church of Venezuela
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UPCUSA considers special meeting of General Assembly to act on church property issue (40 years ago)
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Pastor says $1 million from closing church aids wider ‘fellowship of the concerned’
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National Black Presbyterian Caucus recognizes five high achievers
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Meet the president of the Presbyterian Outlook board: Sharon Blount
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Walk Humbly
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ELCA Churchwide Assembly calls sexism and patriarchy sins, condemns white supremacy
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9th Sunday after Pentecost — August 11, 2019
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 Ordinary 19C Proper 14 Cease to do evil. Learn to do good. Seek justice...
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) calls for major change in Puerto Rico’s political landscape
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Preaching about Racism: A Guide for Faith Leaders
Carolyn B. Helsel Chalice Press, 128 pages Reviewed by Rachel Cheney As a predominantly white denomination, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has the..
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