Prayer for those who grieve
We pray comfort for our friends at the Presbyterian Mission Agency and Office of General Assembly in the sudden deaths for medical..
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What Pilates has taught me about the Bible
For the past five years, I’ve been participating in a Pilates class taught by a church member. We do all exercises on..
Robina Winbush dies
(OGA) Ecumenical and interfaith groups across the world are mourning the passing of the Rev. Robina Winbush. The director of Ecumenical Relations..
“Move on out!” — Co-moderator challenges Next Church participants to be bearers of good news
SEATTLE — How can congregations be bearers of good news to their neighborhoods? Co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.),..
What’s right about Presbytery of the James?
Presbytery of the James — Virginia Following the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Presbytery of the James (POJ) adopted..
The story of God’s people: Tali Hairston speaks to Next Church
SEATTLE – “The way the story is told matters,” W. Tali Hairston told the NEXT Church 2019 national gathering during its opening plenary..
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry preaches on selflessness at Baptist church
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (RNS) — Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry spent the evening of Ash Wednesday at a Baptist church, preaching a..
Q&A: What happened at the United Methodist General Conference?
(RNS) — A recent meeting of United Methodists in St. Louis caught the attention of everyone from Westboro Baptist Church, which picketed outside the..
A time to tear, a time to mend: Next Church national gathering opens with worship
SEATTLE (Outlook) — What does it mean to be woven together as a community of faith? Participants in the 2019 Next Church..
Mental illness: Sharing stories to reduce stigma
Mental health and mental illness are terms that, unfortunately, can carry shame, guilt, confusion, misunderstanding and stigma. But of all these, stigma..
Borrowed Time
These forty days are Lent to us – not counting Sundays – a blessed space in time in which to step aside,..
So I agreed to go to therapy
Guest commentary by Jacob Kennedy Yep, the title of this piece is correct. I agreed to go to therapy. To some, that..
1st Sunday in Lent — March 10, 2019
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Luke 4:1-13 Lent 1C What is the chief end of man? Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy..
Glimpsing Resurrection: Cancer, Trauma, and Ministry
Deanna Thompson Westminster John Knox Press, 175 pages Reviewed by Sharon K. Youngs “Cancer stories are everywhere,” writes author Deanna Thompson in..
White face, black face
I wouldn’t call it pride or arrogance, but I certainly have a strong belief that I am doing good. Our church has..
Stated Clerk remembers migrants who died coming to the U.S.
“If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil, if you offer..
Almost Everything: Notes on Hope
Anne Lamott Riverhead Books, 208 pages Who doesn’t love Anne Lamott? I know there must be some, but that’s a group I..
Comfort My People: Presbyterians accompany those suffering from the impact of mental illness
He suffers under the weight of his serious mental illness. In her depression, she clutches to a hope that seems to be..
A prayer for those recovering from tornadoes
Lord of all that is, seen and unseen, we remember today those struggling to pick up the pieces after the destruction of..
Amaury Tañón-Santos to lead opening worship at Big Tent
(OGA) The list of speakers and plenary leaders for Big Tent 2019 has been finalized. Among those scheduled to participate is the..
Why should I feel discouraged?
I’m amazed by the gratitude I receive from families after a funeral. They always seem to be so thankful for the gift..
God with us as the Holy Spirit (Horizons 8)
“God’s Promise: I Am With You” Lesson 8: John 14:1-31 “I am one in whom Christ dwells and delights and I live in the..
The power of play
Squish. My shoe hit the first of what would be many puddles that day. I knew it was fruitless to try to..
The search for common ground – 30 years ago
30 years ago — March 13, 1989 “Healing, hope and community are recurring themes in the conversation of members of the Committee..
Living in Holy Saturday: A Presbyterian reflects on the Methodist General Conference
Guest commentary by George Love I want to share a word to my Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) family as we stand by our..
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