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POINT of Contact for Our Connectional Church

On Selecting Music for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

Christmas Joy Offering

What is Five for Five?

O Chrismon Tree,
O Chrismon Tree

Choosing a Recipient for Year-end Gifts

An Advent Devotion
Black and Presbyterian: The Next Generation
The Present Word: Past and Present

The Word Given and Received: Praying Scripture

I Love to Sing the Story

Building the Beloved Community in Your Community
The Bible in English
Creating a Supernatural Opportunity
A is for Advent: Following the Lectionary
Beyond Cookies and Caroling

Epiphany: Hungering for God’s Unfolding Story

Baptism of the Lord: Preparing for Growth

Continuing Study Ideas for Elders and Deacons

 

What is Five for Five?

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A proverb states, “Each human life is like a single letter of the alphabet. Alone it can seem utterly meaningless, but combined with others it can be part of something beautiful.” As members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) we are part of the beautiful epic of God’s love. When we participate in this larger story, the world is transformed and our lives find meaning.

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Black and Presbyterian: The Next Generation

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Black Presbyterians have a great history. To be black and Presbyterian once guaranteed you entry on the “Who’s Who” list of the most highly educated people of African decent in America. Many black Presbyterians were among the first within the race to become doctors, lawyers, politicians, and educators.

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Baptism of the Lord: Preparing for Growth

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On the first Sunday after Epiphany, the Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord. As we remember Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River, we also mark his call to public ministry. This is also an important time to mark and renew our call to ministry and service by renewing our baptismal vows.

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