Presbyterian Mission Agency mourning Archives

Minute for Mission: Youth in the Church and World

Posted July 27th, 2022

In the middle of the chaotic summer of 2020, I find myself one early Saturday morning at the recently opened pool that we use in the summer. Perhaps due to my vocation (youth ministry), I really enjoy and learn from observing and listening to young people.

Minute for Mission: Youth in the Church and World

Posted July 28th, 2020

In the middle of this chaotic summer of 2020, I find myself one early Saturday morning at the recently opened pool that we use in the summer. Perhaps due to my vocation, youth ministry, I really enjoy and learn from observing and listening to young people.

Grieving, mourning, finding hope after COVID-19

Posted July 14th, 2020

The physical distancing and isolation occasioned by COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on churches. They must name their grief, mourn their losses and strive to find hope.

Mourners’ actions reveal great love

Posted September 13th, 2018

My day started with a call alerting me of a death that had occurred at dawn and requesting the presence of a chaplain for comfort. I had met the family the previous week and knew they were accepting of the prognosis and nearing transition.