Confronting fear and selfishness
The most fraught time in a congregation’s life is transition. A new pastor arrives, a new cohort of leaders emerges, the world..
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Communion
A little girl was watching and listening during communion at a church that used wafers in the service. The little girl suddenly..
Godmother
Recently a Presbyterian woman from Houston showed up in a church several hundred miles away for the confirmation of her godchild. One..
Nicolas Marang
“Something just collapsed inside me. One of the worst things I’ve ever seen.” – Paris resident Nicolas Marang on seeing Notre Dame..
The value of “friendly”
I made a passing remark during a class about Karl Barth meeting with Billy Graham. My students were all over it. “Karl..
The National Council of Churches (70 years ago)
70 years ago — May 23, 1949 “The week of November 28 through December 2, 1950, bids fair to stand as one..
Collegiate ministry network incorporates as independent entity
(PNS) UKirk, the collegiate ministry network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is in the process of incorporating as its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit..
The Gospel of Faith and Justice
Antonio Gonzalez Orbis Books, 179 pages A second-generation liberation theology? That is what Antonio Gonzalez portends to write, taking a frank assessment..
Advocacy Committee for Women’s Concerns issues statement on abortion rights
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — With an increased number of state legislatures passing laws to severely curtail access to abortion, the Advocacy Committee for..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is in contact with presbyteries affected by Midwest floods
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is in contact this weekend with presbyteries in states in the lower Midwest, where flooding and tornadoes have impacted..
Prayer for Memorial Day
Lord, what we remember of the past shapes who we are today and influences how we will act tomorrow. On this..
6th Sunday of Easter — May 26, 2019
Acts 16:9-15; Revelation 21:10; 21:22-22:5; John 5:1-9 “I go down, down, down.” Reflecting on her experience of walking from the concrete deck..
Photographs of Mr. Rogers on display at Pittsburgh Jewish Community Center
(RNS) — In 1978, photographer Jim Judkis got a big break. People magazine asked him to photograph Fred Rogers, the beloved public television..
Triennium will feature preaching from the heart
(PNS) LOUISVILLE — Thousands of youths from across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church are gearing up for five..
My dream for the church: Missions and Mars
We asked our bloggers to share their biggest dreams for the church. Here’s what they imagine. We can put a..
On Thomas Merton
Mary Gordon Shambhala Press, 160 pages The renowned novelist Mary Gordon has done what few people can do: say something new about..
Wonder of all wonders: A tribute to Rachel Carson
“Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” — Rachel Carson Let’s begin..
All are included
We asked our bloggers to share their biggest dreams for the church. Here’s what they imagine. The 5-year-old exclaims, “There’s my friend!”..
Co-moderator Cindy Kohlmann preaches at Travis Air Force Base
(PNS) FAIRFIELD, California — In Ephesians, Chapter 2, the reader is reminded that God is rich in mercy and grace, and people..
Survey: 1 in 3 Protestants think more stories of abuse by pastors yet to come
(RNS) — The past year has been filled with stories of alleged sexual misconduct and abuse by Protestant Christian pastors. Bill Hybels..
Study: It’s easier to be a ‘none’ in Canada than in the US
(RNS) — Nearly a quarter of Canadians today say they have no religious affiliation — about the same as in the U.S...
International Theological Seminary: Preparing ministers for a global reach
EL MONTE, California – With only about 70 students, International Theological Seminary in suburban Los Angeles doesn’t have an impressive campus, a..
A dream for the church: Let go and serve
We asked our bloggers to share their biggest dreams for the church. Here's what they imagine. Dreaming big has always come easily..
As abortion debate grows, Stated Clerk reminds church of General Assembly policy
Friends, There is growing and widespread concern in the wake of Alabama’s recent anti-abortion legislation, which, if implemented, will have the effect..
Texas church opens new sanctuary 18 months after massacre
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — A South Texas church began a fresh chapter of worship on Sunday as it unveiled a new..
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