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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.
Richard Hays, influential scholar who changed his mind on same-sex marriage, has died
The renowned New Testament scholar and former dean of Duke Divinity School described his most recent book as an act of repentance for the way his work had been used to harm LGBTQ people and to divide Christians.
Crossing the liminal together: The art of public theology
By the power of the Holy Spirit, our hearts are joined in one holy unity. — Jennifer Frayer Griggs
Order of worship — January 19, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Learning to bless God (January 19, 2025)
In learning about our blessings, we learn to bless God, writes Tara W. Bulger of Psalm 103.
Second Sunday after the Epiphany — January 19, 2025
Teri McDowell Ott reflects on John 2:1-11 and the joyful feast of communion.
Public theology and the many faces of Jesus
Considering the contextual nature of theology, the writer opens up reflections on who Jesus Christis for different people. — Rachel Baard
Presbyterian speaker series enrich communities
Discover how guest speakers like Kate Bowler and Bryan Stevenson are inspiring faith and fostering dialogue in Presbyterian churches.
Defiant Hope, Active Love: What Young Adults Are Seeking in Places of Work, Faith, and Community
Why are young adults leaving the church, and how do we compel them to return? Howard Cha-Young Kim reviews Jeffrey F. Keuss' "Defiant Hope, Active Love."
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