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Thinking the Faith, Praying the Faith, Living the Faith is written by the PC(USA) Office of Theology and Worship.
Thinking, praying, and living the faith is at the core of ministry in the Office of Theology and Worship. In the following videos, learn more about what thinking, praying, and living the faith means to the leadership of the Office of Theology and Worship. Discover why it matters and what difference it makes in our lives, work, and worship.
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A Sign for You
This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger. (Luke 2:12) I love John Calvin’s sacramental take on this verse: The angel meets the prejudice which might...
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December 16, 2010
Point with the Baptist
On Thursday, December 16 there was a worship service at the Presbyterian Center upon the occasion of the retirement of Joseph D. Small. The Daily Lectionary Gospel reading for the day was Matthew 3:1-12. The sermon focuses on the mission...
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December 15, 2010
Thank-you and Godspeed!
At the end of the year our colleague, Joe Small, will retire. Many of you know Joe; more of you have been impacted by his long service to the church in and through this denomination. We who have worked on...
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December 9, 2010
Word Beyond Death
Those of you who know me know that, as a general rule, I don’t like self-revelation in public discourse. But I’m going to tell you what’s happened to me lately in order to shamelessly promote the Office and Theology’s Invitation...
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December 7, 2010
Belhar, Absolutization, and Sin
Over on the PCUSA's Discussion page on the Confession of Belhar, there has been a discussion on the use of the terms "absolutizes" and "absolutization" in the confession. They are not common words for use in church documents, raising the...
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