Joining the dance
Cynthia Rigby writes about perichoresis or "mutual indwelling." This term is usually used in theological circles to reference the relationship of the Trinity, but can it also reference how we belong to one another?
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Columbus artist’s dreadlocked, tattooed icons offer a fresh take on the saints
They were the ‘original social justice warriors,’ says artist Gracie Morbitzer.
Let’s stop denying death
By acknowledging and admitting the reality of death, we put our own lives into proper perspective, writes Aaron Neff.
Tips for how to talk with kids about injustices
Teaching children about justice is important for their faith, but it can feel like a daunting topic. Christian educator Sara Pantazes recommends three tips.
God and pot in Oklahoma
Both sides cite faith in Oklahoma’s recreational marijuana fight.
The Asbury revival sparks prayer, reflection at other Christian universities
“We can only hope something like what happened at Asbury would happen here at York. Until then, we watch and wait in hope.”
The Bible can cause harm
Elana Keppel Levy argues that Scripture is holy, but it needs to be applied wisely. And the January 2023 ordination exam was not the time, place or method to address the violent themes of Judges 19.
Boogie with your shadow: A funeral epiphany
A poem by Andrew Taylor-Troutman.
Paul Found in His Letters
"Martin’s goal – a worthy one – is to help preachers understand the real Paul so they and their congregations can learn from him, rather than be distracted by words that don’t fairly represent Paul’s beliefs."
Cormac McCarthy’s surprising turn to spirituality
Two unexpected McCarthy novels prove to be his most religious yet.
Faith leaders urge Biden to sign executive order for reparations study by Juneteenth
They urged Biden to base an order on the structure of H.R. 40, legislation proposed for decades that has yet to pass on Capitol Hill.
How to preach a funeral
There’s no ‘right’ way, but there is a faithful way, writes Andy Gans.
The Board of Pensions’ spring 2023 bulletin
A summary of the spring meeting of the Board of Pensions' board of directors.
Pilgrimage reflections from the messy middle
What's the difference between transition and transformation, wonders Katy Shevel?
Order of worship — March 19, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Fourth Sunday of Lent — March 19, 2023
When the air is full of questions, it can be easy to lose sight of the questions that really matter.
Holy healing — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore John 9:1-41 noticing how Jesus helps a blind man reintegrate into his community. Then, they will consider how they might extend welcome to those in their communities experiencing isolation.
The woman at the well (March 19, 2023)
A uniform lesson for March 19, 2023.
In Florida, Latino evangelicals mobilize against DeSantis’ crackdown on immigrants
‘Allowing politics to interfere in the decision-making of congregations,’ said Carlos Carbajal, who leads an immigrant evangelical congregation in Miami, would be a ‘betrayal of the gospel.’
For many congregations, wiping out medical debt has become a popular calling
While donations from religious groups constitute less than 20% of RIP Medical Debt's overall revenue, they are becoming an increasingly common way for congregations to do social justice.
Stories of My Life
"(Paterson’s) stories are also steeped with the universal challenges and heartbreak of childhood: feelings of being misunderstood, unlovable, lost, as well as the wonder and joy of absorbing life as it unfurls."
Big rocks go in first
Perhaps a habit for "highly effective people" can also call us into a deeper faith, writes Dave Coles.
A “positive death movement”
We live in a death-denying culture, and Christian theology can add to this denial by over-emphasizing eternal life. This issue explores our thinking, beliefs, hopes, fears and rituals around death so we can lean more faithfully into life.
Listening in Lent
Instead of giving something up this Lent, what if we chose to enter life more fully by listening — to the world, to our selves, to God?
Ordination exam controversy to be publicly discussed in March meeting
The Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee on Examinations for Candidates announced details for their March meeting, including a livestream link and proposed statement for candidates to sign before taking their exegesis exam.
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