New worshipping communities face new challenges during COVID-19
For new worshipping communities in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – communities that by definition are experimental and often built around relationships –..
An extraordinary pandemic year: Amy Kim Kyremes-Park speaks hope to church educators
In this year of ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic – as churches have scrambled to move programming online and Christian educators have..
Preparing to serve a post-pandemic world: How do we R.A.T.E.?
Guest commentary by George C. Anderson Last month, my attention was drawn to the current crisis in our nation’s capital. Still, I..
Moving forward after the pandemic: Bruce Reyes-Chow speaks to APCE
When the COVID-19 pandemic wanes and congregations can be together again in person without restrictions, what will be different? What should change..
Ash Wednesday during the pandemic: What are Presbyterians planning?
For many churches, Ash Wednesday in 2020 may have been one of the last worship experiences the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t alter,..
Who are my people? Our coronavirus identity
Guest commentary by Glen Bell In 2016, Tropical Storm Hermine dumped heavy rainfall on southwest Florida. That afternoon, Iris Adorno was driving..
Oh, dear Lord: Praying in the pandemic
If there was ever a time for prayer, I believe it is during a global pandemic while working in higher education. College..
The prayer is in the noticing
Praying through a pandemic has certainly changed the ways in which I find myself praying. I have held the same prayers as..
Blessing of the vaccine
When you have been struggling for a very long time in a battle against an unseen viral enemy, and your life feels..
What’s right about Mills River Presbyterian Church?
Mills River Presbyterian Church — Mills River, North Carolina When COVID-19 restrictions closed down Mills River Presbyterian Church, church leadership looked for..
O Lord, support us: Pandemic prayers
In the circles I travel, there is a prayer by John Henry Newman that has a certain cult following among us. Perhaps..
How will congregations observe Epiphany in the year of COVID-19?
With many churches worshipping remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, church leaders have come up with some creative approaches for distributing Star Words..
This is not who I thought we were created to be
At first, the pandemic seemed as if it was bringing out the best in humanity. Healthcare workers were cheered during shift changes...
’Twas the day of Christmas
’Twas the day of Christmas, and all across the land, church members were trying their best to understand. Oh, some things were..
Emmanuel, be with us: A Christmas Day prayer
A prayer that seeks God-with-us.
What’s right about Unionville Presbyterian Church?
Unionville Presbyterian Church — Unionville, Pennsylvania When COVID-19 closed the doors of the church building, we looked for ways to keep the..
A prayer for hugs again
When I was growing up in the years B.C. (before COVID-19), Ms. Joyce would stoop to wrap each child in her arms..
It’s complicated: John Rutter’s “Joseph’s Carol” and the Oxford vaccine
Guest commentary by Robert P. Hoch The British composer John Rutter has just completed a new choral piece, “Joseph’s Carol.” It will..
A prayer of thanksgiving for the COVID-19 vaccines
Merciful God, hear our prayers for a world that continues to grapple with a relentless virus, and our gratitude for the light..
Battery-operated Christmas
Our congregation returned to limited in-person worship in October. One service takes place in the sanctuary and is broadcasted over Zoom,..
We need a little Christmas, right this COVID-19 minute
In September I had an awful thought: Even if we are back in the church on Christmas Eve, we won’t be able..
The wait changes us
Guest commentary by Lee Ann M. Pomrenke Waiting is not wasting time. Or at least it does not need to be. When..
Do the next right thing
In a year of surpassing disruption, discord, dishonesty and disease, many good-hearted people have stepped up and done the next right thing...
Advent: Waiting in the pandemic
I have always loved the season of Advent. From a young age, I remember the anticipatory waiting. The rhythm and flow..
Smiling eyes
Guest commentary by Lou Nyiri A father was deep in thought as his child excitedly conveyed something important. The father acknowledged this..
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