After traditionalist churches left, UMC may be more — not less — diverse
Even after the departures, 24% of North Carolina clergy remaining in the denomination disagree with allowing LGBTQ people to get married and ordained within the denomination.
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The Rev. Danny Morales will stand with the Rev. Dr. Marian McClure Taylor for Co-Moderator of the 226th General Assembly
Morales is a hospice chaplain and pastor of New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Liberty City, Florida.
A Corp Board discusses changes to the Board of Pensions’ Benefits Plan
It’s difficult to produce a unified budget proposal two years in advance without knowing more about potential impacts, A Corp President Kathy Lueckert tells the board.
Jesus through Middle Eastern eyes: The life and legacy of Kenneth E. Bailey
Michael Parker recalls the life of missionary and New Testament scholar Kenneth Bailey, who depicted Jesus as a “metaphorical theologian.”
Building arks: A call to action amidst ecological crisis
The great ecological flood of global warming is sweeping life away, writes Raymond R. Roberts, but we are not without options or hope.
A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity
"Throughout, [Thomas] constructs what Christianity needs more of: language that honors the best of Christian traditions while fearlessly raising the challenges that an authentic, 21st century American faith demands." — Sarah S. Scherschligt
The Canaanite woman’s faith (April 28, 2024)
Sheldon Sorge reflects on the Canaanite woman who challenged Jesus to change his mind and the power of intercession.
Meeting in wild spaces — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-40), noticing how their faith expands and grows through their encounters.
Fifth Sunday of Easter — April 28, 2024
Who are the people who showed you the gospel? Each one of those relationships is the church, just like Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch are the church, writes Tara Bulger.
Order of worship — April 28, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
A prayer after Iran’s strike on Israel
We shall not look away. We shall not ignore the atrocities. We pray for the killing to stop. We pray for peace. — Teri McDowell Ott
Sacred hospitality: Have you been a stranger?
Susan Hudson and Veda Shaheen Gill discuss the radical hospitality in Pakistan.
Leaving a piece of your heart behind
Ashley Brown shares how members of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church’s dementia group minister through art.
My smartwatch just scolded me: Navigating AI ethics in faith communities
Presbyterians sometimes describe themselves as "people of the middle way." What does this look like in a world of AI, Eliza Jaremko asks?
The PC(USA)’s Unification Commission wraps up its two-day meeting with a brief public session
Governance Work Group presents a new working statement, and commissioners tweak their Covenant.
Beyond the offering plate: Diversifying your church’s fundraising strategy
Laura Strauss offers three tips for churches that need help making ends meet.
Unveiling the secrets of podcasting
Podcasting pastor Amy Meyer shares seven tips for anyone interested in producing their own podcast.
More than 130 people gather online and at the Presbyterian Center for the three-day General Assembly Leadership Briefing
Committee leaders build community and learn more about the roles they’ll fill during the 226th General Assembly.
Embracing mysticism, near-death experiences and spiritual encounters at church
People are having intense, life-transforming spiritual experiences, writes Graham Standish, but they don't feel the church is the right place to talk about them.
New Vatican document condemns gender theory, surrogacy
The new document takes a step back from the opening toward LGBTQ Catholics ushered in by Pope Francis.
Lazy sabbath: A journey through parenthood and rest
"To fully live into sabbath, maybe we need to admit to being lazy in the best kind of way," writes Katrina Pekich-Bundy.
Somehow: Thoughts on Love
In "Somehow," Anne Lamott gives us reason to trust in the God whose love is the greatest of all.
Jesus, the Good Shepherd — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Jesus as the good shepherd using their experiences loving and caring for pets as context for understanding Jesus’ unconditional love for all of creation.
Fourth Sunday of Easter — April 21, 2024
"Fostering a sense of belonging means giving up some of our control, allowing ourselves to be guests instead of hosts in a space that feels like ours," writes Teri McDowell Ott.
A sinful woman’s faith (April 21, 2024)
Sheldon Sorge writes about seeing the best in each other.
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