A dance, a Bible study preview and a talk about neighborliness highlight Friday evening’s PW plenary
August 10, 2024
Friday’s evening plenary at the 2024 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in St. Louis included a dance and a discussion of the upcoming 2025-26 PW/Horizons Bible Study, “Finding Resilience, Joy and Identity in Jesus Christ.”
Keynote speaker shows Presbyterian Women the beauty of asking, ‘Did you eat yet?’
August 9, 2024
Using food as a centerpiece, the Rev. Yung Me Morris took the audience at Presbyterian Women’s 2024 Churchwide Gathering on a journey Friday, beginning with the everyday hospitality of Korean people and climaxing with the universal need to show more hospitality for those going without food because of traumatic experiences such as war, homelessness and greed.
Unification Commission votes to establish a Unification Management Office
August 9, 2024
A Unification Management Office will be hired to help support the work of the Unification Commission.
Attending someone else’s ‘family reunion’
Bishop Sally Dyck shares insights on the similarities and differences between the Methodist Church in Britain and The United Methodist Church.
DC church wrestles with FBI connection
After 58 years, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church in Washington is taking steps to reposition its connection to J. Edgar Hoover, the longtime chief of the FBI whose legacy has gotten murky since his 1972 death
Owning up to our own responsibility for the growth in Christian nationalism
August 9, 2024
During a recent installment of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast,” hosts Simon Doong and the Rev. Lee Catoe asked pastor and author the Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor to talk about how mainline Protestants have helped build Christian nationalism. Listen to their hour-long conversation here.
New Data Shows Spike in Hate Crimes Targeting 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
Hate crimes and incidences targeting The United Church of Canada-Affirming communities are also on the rise
Video: How Can UUs Advocate for Disability Rights and Make Spaces More Accessible for Everyone?
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In this conversation, UUA Disability Justice Associate Rev. Amanda Schuber shares insight on progress being made, challenges that remain, and current advocacy priorities.
2024 Liberia Annual Conference
Feb. 12-18, Buchanan City, Liberia
Who needs a heart?
August 9, 2024
Answering the question “Who needs a heart?” was the Rev. Cindy Kohlmann’s task Thursday during the opening plenary of the 2024 Presbyterian Women Churchwide Gathering, going on through Sunday in St. Louis.