Co-Moderator Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri commissioned at home church in Miami
(OGA) Even though she’s been on the job for four months, Co-Moderator Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri was officially commissioned this week at her..
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Stated Clerk urges U.S. leaders to take new approach with migrants
(OGA) As thousands of migrants continue their trek through Central America toward the U.S. border, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II,..
This week’s parliament of religions is more than a big ‘pat on the back’ for faith
TORONTO (RNS) — With its theme of “The Promise of Inclusion, the Power of Love,” and its focus on global understanding, the..
A look inside the courtroom: 45 men and women who entered the U.S. illegally appear before a judge in Texas
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – They swam, they rafted, they waded, they walked through the desert. They got caught. That’s the short, surface version..
We are in a world of hurt: Reflections on Hurricane Michael
Guest commentary by Pam McVety My family survived another hurricane — but not just any hurricane. Michael was a monster —the strongest..
24th Sunday after Pentecost — November 4, 2018
Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34 Ordinary 31B Proper 26 At first reading of the Gospel text this week, I marveled at the audacity..
In the wake of Pittsburgh, houses of worship ask how much security is enough
(RNS) — The American Jewish Committee is encouraging Jews and “allies” to “flock” to synagogues for Shabbat services this weekend (Nov. 2-3),..
Two asylum-seekers share their stories of fear, faith and hope
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – The asylum-seekers show up at the Brownsville bus station one after another, just released from detention, moving forward into..
The Brownsville Team of volunteers ministers to migrants at the bus station
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – They walked single file into the Brownsville Greyhound station before the sun had risen in the sky, dropped off..
Flawed Church, Faithful God: A Reformed Ecclesiology for the Real World
Joseph D. Small Eerdmans, 224 pages Reviewed by Linda Lanam The “Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms” defines “ecclesiology” as “the study of..
Caring for the least of these in Brownsville, Texas
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – These are the hands and feet of mercy. Nearly every morning at 6 a.m., a cluster of volunteers gathers..
Rehearsing Scripture: Discovering God’s Word in Community
Anna Carter Florence Eerdmans, 224 pages Reviewed by Sharon K. Youngs “Discovering God’s Word in community is one of the best adventures..
Co-Moderators announce new book study
(PNS) Presbyterians will soon have a new book study available to them. The Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) have announced..
One Day, Naomi and Ruth Crossed the Border (free hymn)
One Day, Naomi and Ruth Crossed the Border O QUANTA QUALIA 11.11.11.11 ("God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us") One day, Naomi..
After synagogue shooting, Presbyterians share shock, grief; stand in solidarity with neighbors
(PNS) One of the first things Presbyterian minister the Rev. Susan Rothenberg did once she knew what the “pop, pop, pop” sound..
Stated Clerk calls for end to the sale of assault weapons following mass shooting in Pittsburgh
The news of the senseless shooting deaths of eleven worshippers in the Tree of Life Synagogue during worship in Pittsburgh this past..
From doing ministry to being community
I am a recovering first born, a recovering Martha and a recovering “human doing” who is learning to be a human being...
Shalom’s story: One woman’s search for asylum
SAN BENITO, TEXAS – She’s a native of Zimbabwe, and she arrived in the United States last February on a flight from..
La Posada Providencia cares for migrants, each one someone’s beloved child
SAN BENITO, TEXAS – The caravan is coming: as many as 7,000 Central American migrants, fleeing violence and corruption in their homelands,..
A trinity of mission: Mission Presbytery meets to do mission on the border in Mission, Texas
MISSION, TEXAS – Look at a list of the poorest counties in Texas, and the pattern is clear: they’re clustered at the..
The Epistle to the Ephesians
Karl Barth Baker Academic, 192 pages To call this a commentary on Ephesians would certainly be accurate. It would also barely scratch..
A princess of God
At our first meeting she told me she was a “prayer warrior.” I nodded, not knowing enough about what she meant to..
O God, This Day We Grieve (free hymn)
O God, This Day We Grieve LEONI 6.6.8.4 ("The God of Abraham Praise”) O God, this day we grieve your children who..
Prayer for Pittsburgh
Lord, we know your power, your promises and your presence, but on days like today when your chosen people are gunned down..
Amy Julia Becker reflects on the burden of white privilege
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — Amy Julia Becker always looked forward to the nightly reading routine she shares with her children, especially some of..
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