Spiritual Care Awareness Week: October 20-26
For Spiritual Care Awareness Week, taking place October 20-26, dioceses and parishes are encouraged to honour and offer prayers for those who exercise ministries of spiritual care. Sometimes called chaplains or pastoral care ministers, these lay people and clergy work to bring the light of Christ, the love of God, and the comfort of the … Continued
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Early-Bird Discount for Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry Course Ends Soon
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 8/23/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces open registration for the Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry course for faith leaders that begins October 7. Discounted pricing is available until September 1. The six-week certificate program is designed to equip chaplains, pastoral counselors and specialized ministers with essential competencies in areas […]
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A Corp Board wraps up its in-person meeting at the Presbyterian Center
August 23, 2024
Meeting at the Presbyterian Center Friday morning, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation Board took care of a handful of action items before moving into closed session to discuss personnel, property and security matters.
Scholars share post-General Conference hopes
Educators from across the Wesleyan tradition gathered just ahead of the World Methodist Conference. Much of the discussion dealt with the aftermath of the United Methodist legislative assembly.
Church workshop to promote civil discourse as part of election-year voter engagement efforts
[Episcopal News Service] As the U.S. presidential race heats up with less than three months until the Nov. 5 general election, Episcopalians are not only encouraged to get involved in […]
Los Angeles-area interfaith gathering seeks common ground, connection
[Diocese of Los Angeles] A “Season of Lamentation,” an Aug. 18 gathering at St. George’s Church in Laguna Hills, drew participants from across the diocese yearning for common ground and […]
The Crisis in Sudan and StARS
Since the beginning of the conflict in Sudan last April, experts estimate that the death toll could range anywhere from 15,500 to a shocking 150,000 individuals and, according to the IDMC, the 9.1 million people displaced by the end of 2023 was the most ever recorded in a single country since records began in 2008. Despite these astonishing numbers, the ... Read More
‘Faithful Fridays’ live events offer PC(USA) co-moderator a chance to connect across the miles
August 23, 2024
For nearly seven years, the Rev. CeCe Armstrong has offered up a weekly online event she’ll not be letting go of, even after her election as co-moderator of the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Prayers for the 14th Week after Pentecost (August 25-31, 2024)
The watchword for the week: Jesus says, “The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” John 6:63 How wonderful are your ways, loving God. We look at the world you have created, and we are filled with awe. While we marvel at the complexity of this creation, we are even more […]
A new devotional guide from the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program sets the stage for an inspiring Season of Peace
August 22, 2024
Just in time for the 2024 Season of Peace, the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program has released a devotional guide featuring individuals whose lives can serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement in the four weeks leading up to World Communion Sunday (Oct. 6).