Union, a private, ecumenical school that serves as Columbia University’s faculty of theology but maintains a separate endowment, is the first U.S. institute of higher education known to divest from the war in Gaza.
"A Widow Faced a Justice Test," by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, reflects on the recent wave of U.S. students protesting the abuse of Palestinians.
Fossil fuel divestment, single use plastics, lithium mining to be considered at this summer’s national meeting.
On the first Sunday after the conclusion of the denomination’s General Conference, many queer United Methodists celebrated their release from the tight and narrow spaces that had confined them.
A North Carolina bill known as the Shalom Act is similar to the Antisemitism Awareness Act that passed the U.S. House of Representatives recently.
In this lesson, children will explore Psalm 29, noticing how God interacts with the natural world and demonstrates divine power and glory.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
"Sometimes, we need to let the mystery be," writes Kyle Walker.
Mr. Rogers famously said to "look for the helpers." Brendan McLean wonders if that's the best instruction for adults and connects his question to Romans 10.
"It is a measured, faithful, timely effort to strengthen the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), ensuring that the gifts and calling of LGBTQIA+ people as members and leaders are honored and celebrated."
Unification Commission gives the proposal its unanimous blessing. The commission will present the unifying budget to the GA next month.
These six social innovators are working to address systemic issues of injustice in their communities while building sustainable financial models.
"The Mother Artist" by Catherine Ricketts is a compelling exploration of motherhood’s ability to both limit and stimulate art. — Amy Pagliarella
“We hope that GA commissioners will recognize that their task is to enrich the whole church, and not just those they agree with.”
Brian Ellison calls for inclusive leadership in the PC(USA) and support of the Olympia overture.
Jack Haberer remembers a past PC(USA) polity decision that resulted in a massive exodus. What can we learn from our past, he asks?
A group of liberal, evangelical, conservative, centrist Presbyterians critiques POL-01’s second point, which will alienate conservatives and evangelicals, they say.
Daniel Herron, one of the advocates who brought the Olympia overture forward, shares his perspective on why this "Book of Order" amendment is important.
Three PC(USA) bodies unanimously recommended “Unifying budget” to upcoming GA.
When there is so much division and strife in our day-to-day, we need something more than radical hospitality to bind us. We need what I call belligerent hospitality, writes Maggie Alsup.
"While we were announcing a conditional gospel, God loved us unconditionally. The repair of the gospel is to simply lay hold of what has been the good news from the beginning." — Alan Koeneke
When the congregation at Arlington Presbyterian Church decided to be the church, Sharon Core reflects, profound shifts followed.
Unification Commission co-moderators describe efforts halfway through the combining PMA and OGA.
Brendan McLean writes on hope, Romans and "Lord of the Rings."
Scott Barton writes about worshiping in a different context: "Everything understood,/Though no words known to me."
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