Presbyterian Mission Agency Anne Lamott Archives

Author and Presbyterian Anne Lamott speaks from her big heart during a talk at First Presbyterian Church in San Rafael, California

Posted October 17th, 2024

Displaying the candor, humor and deep faith that has made her a best-selling and beloved author, Anne Lamott — who for decades has worshiped and taught Sunday school at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Marin City, California — appeared last week at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, California before a large and enrapt crowd.

APCE workshop helps participants speak the language of grace

Posted February 3rd, 2023

Last week as part of the Association of Partners in Christian Education’s annual event, it fell to the Rev. Elizabeth Boulware Landes to lead the workshop “The Language of Grace.”

Taking lessons from a Samaritan

Posted October 17th, 2019

In Luke 17:11–19, 10 people with a skin disease are healed, yet only one — a Samaritan — felt compelled to thank Jesus for his healing.

New book celebrates 90-year legacy of Frederick Buechner

Posted July 8th, 2016

Frederick Buechner turns 90 this Monday, July 11, and his friends and admirers have turned out a compiled volume of work in honor of the beloved writer and public theologian. Curated by author Anne Lamott, Buechner 101 samples his essays, sermons, and excerpts from memoirs and novels. The book also features homages by devotees such as Lamott, Barbara Brown Taylor and Brian McLaren.