Racing to rebuild lives
November 4, 2024
Sporting an orange safety vest over his customary clerical collar, the Rev. Tedd Pullano was out before sunrise on Saturday, directing traffic in front of Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester, New York.
A Reformed Perspective on Catholic Synod: Rev. Dr. Hanns Lessing Reflects on a Transformative Vatican Experience
In an unprecedented step toward bridging Christian traditions, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) recently engaged in the Catholic Church’s Synod of Bishops, which took place over several weeks in October. Represented by Rev. Dr. Hanns Lessing, executive secretary for Communion and Theology, the WCRC’s participation underscores a growing ecumenical collaboration based on shared […]
Mission Possible: Evangelism from Zimbabwe to the UK
Pastor Anderson Moyo shares his unique experience of evangelism in both the southern region of Africa and south Yorkshire and why he is excited for the UK church
Call for Prayer and Support in Response to Flooding in Spain
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) expresses deep concern and solidarity with the communities affected by the recent severe flooding in Spain. In light of this crisis, we urge our member churches and global partners to come together in prayer and support for those impacted. The catastrophic floods have caused significant damage, displacing families, […]
November 3, 2024: The Neighbor
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost The Neighbor A religious leader asks Jesus a question: “What is the most important commandment?” As the Gospel of Mark tells the story, the questioner is friendlier than in Matthew’s Gospel. The questioner and Jesus agree that God may command us mortals. Jesus gives a twofold answer: “Love God with all […]
Watch parties bring 28th presiding bishop’s investiture into churches and dioceses across The Episcopal Church
[Episcopal News Service] Episcopalians gathered in locations across the church Nov. 2 to watch the livestream of the investiture of the 28th presiding bishop, the Most Rev. Sean Rowe. The limited-seating […]
Sermon text: Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe preaches at investiture on story of Lazarus
[Episcopal News Service] The Most Rev. Sean Rowe took office Nov. 1 as The Episcopal Church’s 28th presiding bishop. On Nov. 2, the church celebrated the beginning of his nine-year […]
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe takes office, proclaims ‘one church in Christ’ for a changing world
[Episcopal News Service] The Most Rev. Sean Rowe began his nine-year term as the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church with an intimate but festive investiture service on Nov. […]
‘Learning to Wash Feet’ resource offers new videos defining discipleship, exploring Brethren ordinances
The Discipleship and Leadership Formation department of the Church of the Brethren is announcing a new discipleship resource called “Learning to Wash Feet.” Director of spiritual formation Joshua Brockway has produced a series of five videos that define discipleship and explore the ordinances as examples of practices of discipleship formation.
Western North Carolina church leaders share their compelling stories during PDA’s solidarity visit
November 1, 2024
Meeting Wednesday at Montreat Conference Center, pastors and leaders in the Presbytery of Western North Carolina told Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and one another some of the stories of ministry that have occurred since Hurricane Helene struck the region hard Sept. 26-27.