Religious leaders react to the violence in Charlottesville
(RNS) — After three people were killed and dozens injured in Charlottesville, Va., amid what is believed to be the largest white..
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Regarding ruling elders: Prayer of the heart
(OGA) Sometimes grace happens even before we need it. I was riding the rapid transit train across the bay to my dental..
Korean Unification Day looks toward peaceful reconciliation of Korean Peninsula
(PNS) This week the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) recognizes a significant date along with other Korean partners of the..
Running as a practice of self-care
This month we asked our bloggers to share how they are caring for their bodies and souls in the midst of the..
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A dozen years ago, Robert Reich, academic economist and secretary of labor in the Clinton administration, published a brief essay in The..
Photo Album: Charlottesville community meeting – what can we do now?
Following a weekend of violence in which white nationalists spilled their bigotry and hatred onto the streets of Charlottesville, the people of..
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PC(USA) leaders condemn white supremacy, racism
(OGA) In the wake of a weekend of violence in Charlottesville, Virginia fomented by the “alt-right,” four top leaders of the Presbyterian..
Reflections on Charlottesville: Commentary roundup
The conversation about what we need to learn from Charlottesville continues to unfold, as people around the nation look hard at what..
Stated Clerk’s statement: ‘Are we complicit in the racism of the alt-right?’
“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,..
Presbyterians gather in Charlottesville to unite against hate groups
(PNS) Opposition to white supremacist, KKK and neo-Nazi groups gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia for a “Unite the Right” rally over the weekend..
Our words and God’s Word: A reflection on Charlottesville
Many groups, two sides, one right response Many groups converged on Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend, but only two sides were represented: good..
What’s right about Church of the Savior?
Church of the Savior — Oklahoma City We are small, but we can be a mighty force! “Mission-minded” — that’s Church of..
After Charlottesville: What Now?
With the images of Charlottesville seared in people’s hearts, around the country those who stand against racism and violence began organizing and..
A Prayer after Violence in Charlottesville
God of justice, who sees into the hearts of all, your Light outshines the feeble flicker of the torches of hatred..
A prayer for Charlottesville
Outlook editor Jill Duffield, who lives in Charlottesville, wrote this prayer after participating, along with other clergy, in a call for love,..
Photo album: Calls for love, not hate, in Charlottesville
Presbyterian Outlook editor Jill Duffield was among those in Charlottesville, Virginia, who turned out Saturday (Aug. 12) in opposition to a sometimes-violent..
‘Living, Dying, Rising’ at national 1001 New Worshiping Communities gathering
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (PNS) – “Love you.” These were the last words the Rev. Aisha Brooks-Lytle heard her husband speak as..
Churches call for dialogue and nonviolent resolution of conflict with North Korea
(WCC) As the recent developments of nuclear weapons and increased tensions between United States and North Korea leaders can bring the world..
The whole world is praying for peace on the Korean Peninsula
(WCC) The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is the latest participating organization to announce it will join, on 13 August, a “Sunday of Prayer..
Bach Trios
Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer Nonesuch Records Inc., 2017 A mandolin, a cello and upright bass playing some Bach treasures..
My star word: The surprising, vulnerable gift of compassion
Guest commentary by Peggy Grant A beautiful Christmas tradition at North Church is the giving and receiving of “star words.” Star words..
10th Sunday after Pentecost — August 13, 2017
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28: Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33 Ordinary 19A; Proper 14 I once had someone tell me that he didn’t believe in..
Board of Pensions lowering health care costs for seminarians
Guest commentary by Frank Spencer, president of the Board of Pensions, on lower costs for medical coverage available to seminarians. Registration with..
‘In living and dying we belong to God’
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (PNS) – At “Living, Dying, Rising,” the national gathering for 1001 New Worshiping Communities (1001 NWC) they talked..
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