Presbyterian Mission Agency just worship Archives

No justice, no breath

Posted June 10th, 2020

“Can you breathe?” asked Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer of worshipers at the Just Worship conference at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Office of Theology and Worship develops resources for prayer and comfort during the pandemic

Posted April 15th, 2020

The latest COVID-19 resources from the Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.)’s Office of Theology & Worship, “Prayer at the Time of Death” and “Comforting the Bereaved,” are stark reminders of the times we are living in — and dying in.

New Just Worship documentary explores deep connection between justice and worship

Posted February 27th, 2020

Do you love Jesus? Or are you more into the social gospel?

Holding onto hope through worship

Posted October 3rd, 2019

During the closing plenary of Just Worship, the director of the event, the Rev. Dr. Kimberly Bracken Long, confessed that “in the face of so much injustice and suffering, it was hard to keep despair at bay and not be ruled by rage.”

James’ epistle and Eric Garner’s death

Posted October 2nd, 2019

During the second day of the Just Worship conference at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, those gathered for the worship service were asked a poignant question by the Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer: “Can you breathe?”

Sometimes, God is silent

Posted October 1st, 2019

The Just Worship event began at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Monday with a rousing worship service punctuated by passionate message on justice from the Rev. Dr. Paul T. Roberts.

La cantata pregunta: “¿Cómo pueden afirmar conocer o alabar a Dios cuando están oprimiendo a su prójimo?”

Posted September 20th, 2019

Cada vez que Jorge Lockward realiza una interpretación de la cantata “Manos indocumentadas”, una sensación extraña lo invade.

‘Manos Indocumentadas (Undocumented Hands)’ to be performed at Just Worship

Posted September 18th, 2019

Whenever Jorge Lockward does a performance of the cantata “Manos Indocumentadas (Undocumented Hands),” a strange sensation comes over him.

Just Worship event coming to Austin seminary Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Posted August 9th, 2019

The second annual Just Worship event will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Like the first one at Columbia Theological Seminary this promises to an extraordinary time led by stirring preachers, exceptional musicians and talented workshop leaders.

New life emerges at Just Worship conference

Posted September 26th, 2018

Before Seyeom Kim went to the recent Just Worship conference at Columbia Theological Seminary, he had been feeling very much alone — unsure of where he belonged.