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October 9, 2024
The threat of another ferocious hurricane has prompted prayers and concern from Presbyterians as Hurricane Milton heads for storm-weary Florida. Read more »
October 9, 2024
During its fall meeting this week, the Synod of Lakes and Prairies approved a new policy of restorative actions. Read more »
October 9, 2024
“Our use of language, symbols and cultural forms in Christian worship is founded on the gift of Jesus’ incarnation,” said the Rev. Dr. David Gambrell, quoting the Book of Order (W-1.0301), in his opening for a video addressing copyright issues in worship. The same passage in the Book of Order later states, “Through Jesus Christ, we may speak truthfully to God and lift up our hearts with gratitude.” The video, “Copyrights in Worship: Words,” is the second in a series of six short videos produced by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through a collaboration between its Office of Theology & Worship, legal staff and Communications team. Read more »
October 9, 2024
The Rev. Dr. John McClure, an ordained minister in the PC(USA) who taught homiletics at both Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and at Vanderbilt University Divinity School, is delivering three talks this week as part of the Beecher Lectures at Yale Divinity School. Read more »
October 9, 2024
Grace Pomroy took her position as director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota with joy. When she entered the building, it was empty except for two people — one wearing a makeshift mask and rubber gloves. Papers to be signed were shoved back and forth down a long table.
It was March 2020. Read more »
October 8, 2024
In the midst of the devastation from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, Black Mountain Presbyterian Church (BMPC) has become a refuge for those seeking food and comfort in a time of crisis. Read more »
October 8, 2024
On Monday, less than a month before a pivotal presidential election, a panel convened by Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation took on the issue of Christian nationalism at home. Read more »
October 8, 2024
gathering will be held in Memphis, Tennessee, and online from Jan. 29-Feb. 1. This year’s theme is “Wrestling with God and Church Toward a More Beloved Community.” Read more »
October 8, 2024
As Presbyterians in the U.S. prepare to celebrate Reformation Sunday on the last Sunday of October along with millions of other Reformed church members across the globe, the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) is once again offering a fascinating glimpse into the key events and figures of the Protestant Reformation. Read more »
October 7, 2024
How do hymns do theology? How much interpretive work is possible within the limits of poetic expression? How does any of this make for more compelling and memorable sermons?
The Rev. Dr. Catherine E. Williams, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship and the Director of Chapel Worship at Lancaster Theological Seminary, handled all those questions and more during a fascinating and engaging talk last week as part of the “Equipping Preachers” series offered most months by the Synod of the Covenant. Read more »
