Differing opinions in the church (November 19, 2023)
If we believe God’s faithfulness is creating new life within each person, then pressuring others to conform to a particular version of faith fails to honor the Spirit, writes Ted Foote, Jr.
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Exploring Judges — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore several Israelite judges and what it means to be a human leader who acts on God's behalf.
Order of worship — November 19, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
How to deal with visual misinformation circulating in the Israel-Hamas war and other conflicts
What is our ethical responsibility for consuming and sharing news online? Paul Morrow, a Human Rights Fellow at the University of Dayton, offers his analysis.
Why Black women like Yolanda Pierce are rising to lead top theology schools
The academy is raising up the voices it once blocked.
Sensory-rich worship: Creating memorable and meaningful worship experiences
Marcia McFee helps faith leaders discover sensory-rich ways of being intentional for those at worship.
Honoring the diversity of God’s creation
We are caretakers of a holy conversation sparked by a visual expression of God’s word, writes Theresa Cho.
The perilous and promising pulpit
"Before there is faithful preaching, there is faithful listening," writes Thomas G. Long.
PC(USA) Washington office urges an “immediate ceasefire” in Israel/Palestine
On Oct. 30, the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness (OPW) issued a statement calling for a ceasefire in Israel/Palestine. "Political leaders declare war, civilians pay the price," it says.
Presbyterian Peace Fellowship announces new executive director
After a summer of interviews, discernment, and prayer, Presbyterian Peace Fellowship introduces Rev. Dr. Laurie Lyter Bright as their new executive director.
Israeli, Palestinian, Muslim or Jewish: Some pain doesn’t fit the story we want to hear
People of faith are called to have compassion, regardless of our preferred political narratives, opines Michael Woolf.
What my grandson was looking at
What do babies see when they stare at the ceiling? Scott Barton wonders if it might be the memories of loved ones they never get to meet.
The Board of Pensions’ fall bulletin 2023
A summary of the fall meeting of the Board of Pensions' board of directors.
Horizons — The bleeding woman’s encounter
Rosalind Banbury's third reflection on the 2023-2024 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
The wonder of art
"Presbyterians have always valued the intellectual, through our emphasis on biblical study and lifelong learning, but we should also embrace the power of wonder," writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost — November 12, 2023
In these times filled with perilous choices and consequences, Joshua 24 reminds us that God has brought us thus far and God has a purpose for us.
Order of worship — November 12, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Hunger and Homelessness Sunday — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will consider the impact of hunger and homelessness on their communities and will explore opportunities to respond.
Love fulfills the law (November 12, 2023)
Looking at 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 and Romans 13:8-12, Ted Foote, Jr. reflects on the relationship between the law and love.
Spiritual and moral thoughts on creating life
Creating and sustaining life can look many different ways. Here's a list of books that can help birthing people and their pastors approach topics like surrogacy and infertility.
Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue melted down
‘It’s taking that culture of death and repurposing it for the sake of life, telling this very long story of resistance to that white supremacist culture,’ said the Rev. Isaac Collins, a Methodist minister who attended the melting.
The Anarchy of Black Religion: A Mystic Song
"In many ways, [J. Kameron Carter's] book is a prayer that brings about a childlike sense of imagination. It becomes more than an intellectual work and something I view as deeply pastoral," writes Jordan Burton.
Four questions to ask yourself when writing inclusive prayers
Maggie Alsup offers four tips to craft prayers for multi-faith spaces.
New Covenant Trust Co. announces Angela Duffy as president & CEO
After a comprehensive national search, Angela Duffy has been selected as President & CEO of New Covenant Trust Co., a subsidiary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Foundation.
Vatican summit tackles women’s ordination with a nod from Pope Francis
The synod on synodality gets the ball rolling on the question of female clergy, but the final decision will be up to Pope Francis.
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