Practicing the presence of God
In preparation for a women’s retreat, I am reading Brother Lawrence’s “The Practice of the Presence of God.” Brother Lawrence was a..
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The Way of the Heart
Henri J.M. Nouwen HarperSanFrancisco, 96 pages These are difficult times. The challenge for spiritual communities to be spaces for hope and compassionate..
What’s right about Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church?
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church — Asheville, North Carolina Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church strives to follow Jesus’ example of radical love and welcome. We..
Presbyterian churches in the northeast dry out from last week’s heavy rains
(PNS) Cleanup continues in parts of the northeast following last week’s heavy rains and flooding. Torrential rains dropped several inches on communities..
Deadline nearing for records preservation grants for churches
PHILADELPHIA (Presbyterian Historical Society) To assist congregations with the preservation of church records, the Presbyterian Historical Society awards annual Heritage Preservation Grants to..
As wildfires rage, California town rallies for material, spiritual help
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Pick any road in Redding, Calif., and community members will tell you they aren’t surprised to see handmade thank-you..
Love your neighbor: Presbyterians in Kansas City help immigrants
Far from the borders, Presbyterians are feeling the impact of changing immigration policy. As the Trump administration steps up the number of..
On being a young leader
“There is something ludicrous about a callow young fool like myself standing up to preach a sermon to these good folks.” Thus..
Presbyterian Mission Agency announces scholarship fund in memory of Katie Geneva Cannon
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The Presbyterian Mission Agency has created a scholarship fund to honor the name and legacy of the late Rev. Dr...
Critics say pope’s comments are both ‘bold’ and ‘too little, too late’
(RNS) — In his response to a Pennsylvania grand jury report detailing allegations of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 children by..
Resources available for Theological Education Sunday
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (PNS) — The Rev. Emily Zeig Lindsey, a colleague, Pennsylvania pastor and friend, summed up the importance of theological education beautifully..
WCC honours the legacy of Kofi Annan
(WCC) Calling Kofi Annan a leader with hard-won wisdom and maturity in our time, the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary gave..
Sex scandals fester at unhealthy organizations, experts say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Of all the horrific details contained in the Pennsylvania grand jury report on child sexual abuse in..
Pope on sex abuse: “We showed no care for the little ones”
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis issued a letter to Catholics around the world Monday condemning the “crime” of priestly sexual abuse..
Fully alive in weakness
Shortly after graduating seminary in California, I thought perhaps I would slide into a full-time associate pastor position at a church. I..
Opinion: We’ve forgotten how to mend. Faith traditions can help.
(RNS) — A common theme running through our religious traditions is the idea of restoration: What exactly is wrong with us and..
13th Sunday after Pentecost — August 19, 2018
John 6:51-58 Ordinary 20B; Proper 15 We get more about bread this Sunday. John, chapter 6 is long —71 verses long. John..
OGA announces hire of new budget manager
LOUISVILLE (OGA) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Reverend J. Herbert Nelson, II, has announced his appointment of DeAmber Clopton as..
Aretha Franklin started with gospel, ended with soul at age 76
(RNS) — Aretha Franklin, a singer who began her career with gospel music and was later crowned the “Queen of Soul,” died..
Questions remain for faith-based agencies as border crisis passes
(RNS) — To the World Relief volunteers in a mobile welcome center parked outside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash., it..
No Innocent Bystanders: Becoming an Ally in the Struggle for Justice
Shannon Craigo-Snell and Christopher J. Doucot Westminster John Knox Press, 144 pages Reviewed by Angela Williams “No Innocent Bystanders” by Shannon Craigo-Snell..
On being a controversial preacher
In my first call, I was often accused of being a controversial preacher. Mind you, I never thought that about myself and..
Regarding ruling elders: The creative tension of spiritual leadership
(OGA) Those who partner with God in the spiritual leadership of the church live between two important truths. The first of these..
Organizers of GA 223 bail-out in St. Louis detention centers shift focus of campaign
(PNS) It has been described as one of the major highlights of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) in St. Louis. Hundreds of..
Report alleges decades of child sex abuse by Pennsylvania priests
(RNS) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has released a more than 1,300-page grand jury report detailing allegations of widespread sexual abuse..
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