In a chaotic world, we find strength in knowing that God is always near.
Peace camp in New Jersey, sponsored by Christian, Jewish and Muslim congregations, teaches children how to build peaceful communities.
Presbyterians from the United States, along with church partners in Madagascar, witness for peace in the island nation off the coast of the African continent.
The Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice beyond our doors, beyond our community, and beyond our borders.
By the Rev. Tim Jessen, Bloomington, Indiana. Extracted from Presbyterian AIDS Network's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day packet. Part of the HIV/AIDS mission toolkit.
Summer is Almost Upon Us (April 26, 2018)
I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? —Isaiah 43:19 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? —1 Corinthians 3:16 See, the home of God is among mortals… See, I am making all things new. —Revelation 21: 3,5The Office of Vital Congregations has begun the Revitalization Initiative in 2017.
The SDOP Sunday resource lifts up stories of community building, self-reliance, and hope – stories of God in action. It also provides hymns, liturgical suggestions, and how to access other free SDOP resources that are available to you and your congregation.
As we enter the season of Lent, the Office of Immigration Issues offers this brief study guide for the Sunday lectionary, with additional prayers for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. For each Sunday, we have prepared brief contextual notes for a few of the lectionary readings, including where possible and appropriate their context in the Bible, in history, and in interpretation. We also offer some questions and thoughts to ponder as you prepare for worship.