Christmas prayer: “God of fresh starts…”
"No longer do we stumble through the dark valley of death. No longer do we fear evil. No longer do we languish in despair," writes Jill Duffield.
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Christmas Eve prayer: We make our way to the manger
"Visit us this night with angels, give us ears to hear the chorus of good news of great joy for all people, grant us the courage to leave what we know in order to encounter heaven come to earth," writes Jill Duffield.
Advent, pregnancy and the spirituality of bodily functions
Guest commentary by Abbi Heimach-Snipes I am experiencing an Advent like no other. Pregnant with my first child, I’m past my due..
4th Sunday of Advent — December 23, 2018
Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55 Advent 4C Women blessed by God accomplish the previously unimaginable. “Silent Night, Holy Night!” – one..
World View from Elenora Giddings Ivory Tower: The Life and Times of a Religious Advocate
Elenora Giddings Ivory Christian Faith Publishing, 178 pages Elenora Giddings Ivory has spent over 40 years serving the church and working with..
Time for Advent
With respect to Advent Scripture referencing the Second Coming of Christ, William Barclay says Advent is a space to never become so..
Christians go to worship with one voice at the U.S.-Mexico border in California
Worshipers took part in La Posada Sin Fronteras on the United States side of the U.S.-Mexico border at San Diego. (Photo by..
Presbyterian Women moderator states plan for organization
Presbyterian Women Inc. installed its first Korean moderator, Jenny Jyungin Lee (center), along with Jo Ann Burrell, (left) as vice moderator for..
Waiting to join in the song
During this season of Advent, we are waiting. I am personally waiting for calm, for a sense of peace in our world..
Stated Clerk issues call to prayer for the Democratic Republic of Congo
Dear Sisters and Brothers, This week I invite you to join in prayer with our sisters and brothers in the Democratic Republic..
Texas volunteers offer ministry to asylum seekers looking for a new start
McALLEN, TEXAS (PNS) On a warm June day last summer, a small group of volunteers found 40 asylum seekers camping out on..
Being with
Anybody else out there in churchland struggling with a bit of a Christmas hangover? For me, it’s not quite like those who..
Everyone welcome, everyone included
Given the disheartening drumbeat about membership shrinkage in mainline denominations, it’s easy to miss stories about what some of our congregations are..
Vital music ministries at healthy churches
What does a vital music ministry look like in a healthy church? It is my belief that a vital music ministry has..
A newsletter announced …
In South Dakota, a Presbyterian newsletter announced: “Our pastor will preach his farewell message Sunday, and since it’s near Christmas the choir..
The Presbyterian Church of the Suislaw in Florence, Oregon
The Presbyterian Church of the Suislaw in Florence, Oregon, observes the holidays. But once a month they keep things from getting dull..
Jeffrey Myers
“We’ve got to stop hate and it can’t just be to say we need to stop hate. We need to do, we..
On the South’s racial crisis (60 years ago)
60 years ago — December 8, 1958 In November 1957 a group of Atlanta ministers signed a statement dealing with integration and..
Board receives Lilly grant to expand Healthy Pastors, Healthy Congregations
PHILADELPHIA (Board of Pensions press release) — The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has received a $1 million grant..
Most Presbyterians oppose government proposals to limit refugees, immigration
(PNS) Presbyterians view immigrants more favorably than they did in 2011 and are more involved in immigrant ministries than they were in..
Highlights of the new tax law for pastors and churches
The 2017 legislation passed as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TC&JA) has several implications for tax year 2018. The 1,097-page document..
Moving Forward Implementation Commission gets moving
The Moving Forward Implementation Commission held its first meeting by conference call Dec. 17 – a time of introductions and presenting preliminary..
Interfaith Caravan of Hope: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) delegation travels to McAllen, Texas
McALLEN, Texas — As people from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador continue to make their way to the Mexico-U.S. border, a delegation..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) delegation crosses border into Mexico
McALLEN, Texas (PNS) — It’s been a long four months for Marleny and her family. Since Aug. 28, she, her daughter, son-in-law..
A Presbyterian prophet of black power: The witness of Gayraud S. Wilmore
American Presbyterians have an imperfect history regarding racial justice, but in the 20th century they took some courageous stands. While white people..
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