Faith Arts Village Orlando: The artistry of community
Colin Farmer speaks with Helen DeBevoise, co-pastor at Park Lake Presbyterian Church, about Faith Arts Village Orlando and the intrinsic link between faith and art.
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The inconvenience of sabbath
Intentional rest is inconvenient, writes Linda Kurtz. How can embrace the challenge?
Meet the Christian creators designing chatbots ‘with a biblical worldview’
Since its launch in November 2022 by the research laboratory OpenAI, the chatbot spurred excitement among Christians, forcing leadership to reckon with this technology and adapting their habits.
Children’s books pastors should have
Pastors should keep some books in their offices “for such a time as this.” Books to help parents support their kids through life’s milestones top that list. Pastor/parents review their recent favorites below.
Mightier than the sword: The power of the written word
What theological rationale do you believe there is for reading books? Chris Currie, Bridgett Green and Lori Raible discuss.
Unification Commission considers consultants in their reorganization work
Human resource specialists from the Administrative Service Group advise the commission at their July meeting.
East Palestine Presbyterian church hosts chemical exposure study in wake of train disaster
‘In the Lord’s prayer, we ask that his will be done on earth as in heaven. So how can we make the situation better?’ asked Erin Haynes, who is leading the study.
Can humility and humor coexist?
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Professor Roger Owens reflects on the nature of humor and humility.
Sabbath vs. self-care
Rebecca Gresham reflects on the difference between sabbath and self-care — and how some activities can be both.
Spark Story Bible
Jo Wiersema and Amy Pagliarella talk about Spark Story Bible by Patti Thisted Arthur. Is it the right Bible to read with your kids? Is it a good choice for Sunday school?
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost — August 6, 2023
Dana Moulds reflects on "willingness" and Jesus' feeding of the 5,000 in Matthew.
Order of worship — August 6, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
“Called to freedom” (August 6, 2023)
How do we know we're doing good? Rose Schrott Taylor looks at Galatians 5:13-26.
Contagious generosity — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Matthew 14:13-21 noticing examples of generosity and then they will wonder about how they might extend and enact this same generosity in their own lives.
Texas Baptists affirm women in ‘ministerial’ roles as SBC debate moves to states
In the same week as the Texas Baptists’ meeting, Black leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention and SBC President Bart Barber met over similar issues in Ridgecrest, North Carolina.
Read a book!
"Books ... are the written words that guide us, walk alongside us, encourage, and challenge us to think compassionately, to think bigger, to think in a way that includes the 'other.'" — Nadine Ellsworth-Moran
Children of God Storybook Bible
Jo Wiersema and Amy Pagliarella review Desmond Tutu's Children of God Storybook Bible. Read the pros and the cons.
Families of Covenant School students announce two nonprofits to promote school safety and reduce gun violence
"In the most devastating and painful season of our lives, we are rebuilding with a sense of purpose and hope for a future free from gun violence."
77 faith groups get total of $92 million for innovative faith programs for children
'Whether it's fragmentation, technological advances or spirituality, we need to refresh the traditional approaches to our faith,’ said one grant recipient.
Books briefly noted: Fiction
Some recent pieces of fiction that you should add to your "to read" list.
Sabbath as a palace in time
Aaron Neff reflects on sabbath in conversations with parents and a rabbi.
Ancient Echoes: Refusing the Fear-Filled, Greed-Driven Toxicity of the Far Right
"Brueggemann’s goal is to make the case that the Bible, although ancient, is still relevant for our situation today." — Keith Curl-Dove
The Rev. Steve Pieters, who changed minds about AIDS, dies at 70
His vanguard interview with Tammy Faye Messner (Bakker at the time) aired in an era when fear and false information about HIV/AIDS ran rampant in conservative Christian communities.
Asking the better questions
Reporter Erin Dunigan speaks about the 2023 PC(USA) statistical report with denominational leader Lee Hinson-Hasty.
“Neither fear nor courage saves us”
Reflecting on T.S. Eliot’s “Gerontion” in light of a family health scare, Jenny Lee discovers a way forward through faithfulness — to God and to each other.
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