Pastoring in a secular age: Confessions of a recovering deist
After a decade of innovation, growth and “pastoral shopkeeping,” essayist Andy Kadzban realized he had left God out of the equation.
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When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity
"The pervasive images of a White Jesus and language that presents a White male God, further emphasize the assimilationist attitude that was and is prevalent in Western culture." — Jo Wiersema on "When God Became White"
PC(USA)’s engagement with Israel/Palestine at the 226th General Assembly
Business before 226th General Assembly seeks to further denomination’s commitment to peace in Israel/Palestine.
Union Theological Seminary votes to divest from companies profiting from Gaza war
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 hymn-prayer in response to student protests
"A Widow Faced a Justice Test," by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, reflects on the recent wave of U.S. students protesting the abuse of Palestinians.
#GA226 environmental and climate justice committee preview
Fossil fuel divestment, single use plastics, lithium mining to be considered at this summer’s national meeting.
After vote to repeal LGBTQ bans, many gay Methodists are now fully out
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.
Controversial antisemitism bills are passing, and not only in the US House
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.
The Lord’s mighty creation — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Psalm 29, noticing how God interacts with the natural world and demonstrates divine power and glory.
Order of worship — May 26, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Trinity Sunday — May 26, 2024
"Sometimes, we need to let the mystery be," writes Kyle Walker.
On a misunderstood Mr. Rogers quote
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.
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians Board strongly endorses POL-01 (The “Olympia overture”)
"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."
2025-26 unifying budget proposal clears its last hurdle on the way to the 226th General Assembly
Unification Commission gives the proposal its unanimous blessing. The commission will present the unifying budget to the GA next month.
Invested Faith awards 11th class of fellows
These six social innovators are working to address systemic issues of injustice in their communities while building sustainable financial models.
The Mother Artist: Portraits of Ambition, Limitation, and Creativity
"The Mother Artist" by Catherine Ricketts is a compelling exploration of motherhood’s ability to both limit and stimulate art. — Amy Pagliarella
Olympia overture will “narrow us” writes The Fellowship Community
“We hope that GA commissioners will recognize that their task is to enrich the whole church, and not just those they agree with.”
It is time for clarity — and for faithfulness without fear
Brian Ellison calls for inclusive leadership in the PC(USA) and support of the Olympia overture.
Embracing diversity without exclusion
Jack Haberer remembers a past PC(USA) polity decision that resulted in a massive exodus. What can we learn from our past, he asks?
Theologically diverse Presbyterian study group assesses the Olympia overture
A group of liberal, evangelical, conservative, centrist Presbyterians critiques POL-01’s second point, which will alienate conservatives and evangelicals, they say.
POL-01 helps PC(USA) fight discrimination for generations
Daniel Herron, one of the advocates who brought the Olympia overture forward, shares his perspective on why this "Book of Order" amendment is important.
PC(USA) takes major move in unifying OGA, PMA and A Corp budgets
Three PC(USA) bodies unanimously recommended “Unifying budget” to upcoming GA.
Embracing belligerent hospitality: Moving beyond welcome to community building
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.
Beyond Justification: Liberating Paul’s Gospel
"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
What if ministry isn’t about what we think it’s about?
When the congregation at Arlington Presbyterian Church decided to be the church, Sharon Core reflects, profound shifts followed.
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