Order of worship — March 3, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
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What was church made for? — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Mark 11:15-19 noticing what Jesus says the Temple is meant to be. Then, they will wonder about the relationship between Jesus’ words and the church of today.
Lenten cease-fire campaign includes Ash Wednesday Mass outside White House
‘As there’s ashes on our head, there’s also blood on our hands because we cannot exempt ourselves from what this country is doing,’ said the Rev. Graylan Hagler, pastor emeritus of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ.
Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
(Bohannon’s) strength is also in the sheer compilation of the useful and the puzzling drawn from paleontology, medicine, evolutionary biology, history and anthropology. — Rebecca Davis
Children’s books to celebrate Black History
For intentional caregivers who desire to instill values like diversity, courage, self-worth and compassion, books can open the door to important discussions and questions.
Deep listening dinners at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
Fourth Presbyterian Church’s “Deep Listening Dinners” focus on strengthening relationships, developing conversational skills and practicing handling differences in a respectful manner.
Sex is ‘divine’: How Pope Francis is recasting Catholic Church’s views on intimacy
A book on sexuality by the Vatican’s doctrinal chief may have raised eyebrows, but Pope Francis has long been calling for the church to offer more robust teaching on sex.
Returning to ritual: Gen Z and religion
In touchstone moments, students return to ritual, writes Eliza Smith DeBevoise. This is a generation who desires honesty over being polished, awareness over versatility.
A Matthew 18 church
A Matthew 18 church is one where welcome is practiced, conflict is named, grace is extended, and God is present, writes Eliza Jaremko.
Faith in God’s purpose (February 25, 2024)
How do we make sense of an unknowable God and a confusing world? Naomi McQuiller reflects on Habakkuk.
Where we started. Where we are now. — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore the story of God’s covenant with Abraham and they will wonder about connections between their faith family and this old, old story.
Second Sunday of Lent — February 25, 2024
Is faith something to market? Maybe, writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Order of worship — February 25, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Horizons — The Ethiopian’s encounter
Rosalind Banbury's seventh reflection on the 2023-2024 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
We need more Howard Thurman in our politics
The theologian and often-overlooked civil rights hero would have warned us against politics as a zero-sum game.
PC(USA) response to Texas migrant tactics falls short
The state of Texas is flouting human rights law, and the PC(USA)'s response rings hollow, opines Robert Lowry.
Super Bowl LVIII: Inside Sin City’s Christian quarterback battle
The Feb. 11 Super Bowl showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers may be contested at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas — known as Sin City — but it will feature two very pious quarterbacks.
Grieving Room: Making Space for all the Hard Things After Death and Loss
Leanne Friesen is a “wounded healer,” writing from personal experience with enough distance to share both theological reflections and practical suggestions. — Amy Pagliarella
Confessions of a church-less pastor
What does it mean to be a pastor without a church? What does it mean to be a church without a pastor? Karie Charlton reflects.
The interim labyrinth
Is your church going through a period of transition? Christian Shearer offers his favorite metaphor for congregational discernment: the labyrinth.
In defense of the common congregation
Scott Hagley suggests small congregations as places for cultivating communities of abundance and care, as common places for social healing and spiritual renewal.
Fuller Seminary senior director fired for refusal to sign non-LGBTQ affirming statement
Her termination comes as the evangelical, multidenominational seminary is re-visiting its approach to human sexuality.
Dr. Melva Costen and Dr. Cynthia Rigby selected for Excellence in Theological Education Awards
Dr. Melva Costen and Dr. Cynthia Rigby will receive Excellence in Theological Education awards at the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this summer.
Sacred promises — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore the story of God’s covenant with God’s people through Noah and will consider what God’s promise to never again destroy creation means.
Order of worship — February 18, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
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