Living the Lord’s Prayer: Generosity and trust (February 2, 2025)
Savannah Demuynck reflects on the centrality of extending and receiving forgiveness in the Christian faith.
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Order of worship — February 2, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany — February 2, 2025
Walter Canter reflects on unanswered prayers, healing, and holding love and anger in tension.
Presbyterians in Pakistan: A historic reunification
Three oppositional Presbyterian parties in Pakistan united recently, settling their differences and ending several years of hostility.
Pennsylvania church surrenders part of the proceeds of the sale of its manse to the Lenape people
During Advent, First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne held a moving and meaningful service of surrender.
Horizons — Climate change
Rosalind Banbury's sixth reflection on the 2024-2025 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
The holy trinity of public theology
What if there's also a rhythmic circle, giving a never-ending space for the dance of proclamation, advocacy and creativity? Jack Miller writes.
Pardon me, Jesus
In response to recent presidential pardons, Joshua Gritter explores the tensions of justice and mercy.
Presbyterian leaders from California share impact of devastating wildfires and look to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for support
‘The stronger we're connected, the stronger our response will be.’
Inauguration Day prayer
January 20, 2025, marks the inauguration of America's new president as well as the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life. Teri McDowell Ott pens a prayer to help us hold all this together.
Grief and gratitude: Celebrating the work of the Office of Theology and Worship
The closure of the PC(USA) Office of Theology and Worship marks the end of an era. Charles Aden Wiley, III and Martha Moore-Keish mark the office's 40-year legacy.
Three Earth Care Award winners honored at Presbyterians for Earth Care annual gathering
Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC) recognized two individuals and one congregation for their exceptional environmental achievements at their virtual Annual Gathering.
MRTI adds 10 fossil fuel companies, four countries to divestment list
Decisions made by last summer's GA226 expand the prohibited securities for PC(USA) agencies.
Order of worship — January 26, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Third Sunday after the Epiphany — January 26, 2025
Tara W. Bulger explores Luke 4:14-21 and how Jesus' Spirit-led mission inspires justice, healing, and love.
My God, my king (January 26, 2025)
Julia Boyce reflects on Psalm 145’s acrostic structure, reflections on trust, and praise for God’s character.
Fires rage out of control in Southern California, affecting churches and presbyteries
At least one PC(USA) church is destroyed and five people have been killed in the wind-whipped blazes.
A prayer for Los Angeles
"Be tender toward those who suffer and bring hope to the broken," prays Haley Ballast.
Orthodoxy, not heresy, is the root problem of Christian nationalism
David W. Congdon explores the origins of Christian nationalism and the language that sustains it.
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary receives prestigious $5M Lilly Endowment Inc. grant for Black church rural and small towns ministry Initiative
"We look forward to building a network of Black faith leaders and congregations who learn, grow, and strengthen their leadership while addressing the unique realities facing rural and small-town Black faith communities," says Perzavia Praylow.
In Richard Hays, a rare combination of confidence and contrition
All of this full and good life was funded by an unapologetic conviction about the mercy of God at work in the gospel of Jesus Christ. — Beverly Roberts Gaventa
Trump Bible gets new ‘Inauguration Day Edition’ just in time for Jan. 6
A new ad urges supporters to buy a Bible commemorating Trump's return to the White House. The new edition of the God Bless the USA Bible features Trump's name on the cover and will be on sale until Jan. 19.
Staying, leaving and the blessings of Orpah and Ruth
Ruth stayed. Orpah left. Both were blessed. Choosing the right ending requires courage, faith and grace, writes Katy Shevel.
Draw Close: A Creative Companion for Lent
"Draw Close" by Stephanie B. Dunn is an engaging Lenten guide blending prayer, reflection, and creative practices for spiritual renewal, writes Amy Pagliarella.
Epiphany
A poem by Amy Cerniglia.
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