Memories of Kabul
Today is the three-year anniversary of Kabul’s fall to the Taliban. As I go about my life in Durham, I cannot help but relive my memories of Afghanistan. I was born a girl, which many would consider my first sin. Instead of protecting the rights of women as Islam commands, Afghan men forbid girls from studying, attending school, working, or ... Read More
St. Paul’s Cathedral in Victoria, Australia, to be site of prayer vigil for refugees
[The Melbourne Anglican] Christians will be asked to pray for an end to cruelty to refugees, including those left in Papua New Guinea and Nauru, at an Aug. 16 vigil […]
Together Again in a New Home
Before the war in Ukraine, 13-year-old David was like many pre-teens his age. He attended a good school, had friends and dreamed of becoming a professional footballer. His family was proud and encouraged him to pursue his dreams. Little did they know that life would change drastically, creating new challenges for the close-knit family. When the war broke out, David ... Read More
Mennonite-Anglican Ecumenical Dialogue in Canada continues conversations
[Anglican Church of Canada] The most recent meeting of the Mennonite-Anglican Dialogue in Canada took place earlier this summer in Winnipeg. The Mennonite-Anglican Dialogue in Canada was created in 2017 […]
Jinishian Memorial Program study tour reveals rich background of Armenian life
August 15, 2024
Every day of our tour revealed new corners of Armenia that I never imagined, but day six was my favorite. As we traveled to the Lori region in the north of Armenia, the fields along the highway burst with red and yellow poppies as low mountains rose in the distance.
During her second week on the job, the Stated Clerk receives a heartfelt formal welcome
August 15, 2024
In a party fueled by some of the favorite snack items of the new Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), colleagues at the Presbyterian Center welcomed the Rev. Jihyun Oh to the denomination’s highest ecclesial office Wednesday with smiles, their best wishes and no small number of hugs.
‘If I showed up at your church, somebody other than Jesus would be happy to see me’
August 14, 2024
With Ephesians 2:10 as their scriptural basis, the co-moderators of the 226th General Assembly, the Rev. CeCe Armstrong and the Rev. Tony Larson, joined the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Rev. Jihyun Oh, to lead a hybrid worship service Wednesday in the Chapel at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, Kentucky. One by one, the three recently elected denominational leaders spoke on “Created,” “Called” and “Commissioned.”
New York youth embark on Jonathan Daniels pilgrimage, visit historic Civil Rights’ sites
[Episcopal News Service – Hayneville, Alabama] Angel Williams, a 15-year-old from New York City, thought she already knew a lot about the Civil Rights Movement from her high school U.S. […]
2024 East Congo Annual Conference
July 28-Aug. 3, Kindu, Democratic Republic of Congo
‘Prepare for the Polls’ video series to help Presbyterians stay informed during the election season
August 14, 2024
The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness has launched an online video series to help members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other interested voters prepare for the general election in November.