Presbyterian Publishing Corporation receives a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
October 10, 2024
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish a program called “Worship for the Whole People of God.” A variety of new resources will be created to help congregations as they engage children in intergenerational corporate worship and prayer practices. The program is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative.
New tools for church treasurers can ease the burden of the job
October 10, 2024
Being a church treasurer has become more complex in recent years. This largely volunteer job goes far beyond simply doing the math to ensure the books are balanced and the bills are paid. Today, church treasurers and church staff in general need to be aware of the many ways the church can be defrauded, either by internal trusted people or by scammers who find ways to trick staff into disclosing information.
How might we approach the conversation on Assisted Dying?
David Smyth shares his reflections on the upcoming Assisted Dying private members bill and how we can put this into context as Christians
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering Lauree Hersch Meyer, a matching gift campaign supports the Church of the Brethren mission in South Sudan, Nobel Peace Prize goes to the Japanese organization of survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945--the Church of the Brethren has supported the atomic bomb survivors known as the hibakusha through Brethren Volunteer Service’s support to the World Friendship Center in Hiroshima.
Summit of the Future: Charting a path toward peace grounded in a shared identity
The central theme of the BIC’s contribution to the Summit of the Future was the need to place humanity’s interdependence at the heart of systems of global governance.
Synod of Lakes and Prairies approves new policy on restorative actions
October 9, 2024
During its fall meeting this week, the Synod of Lakes and Prairies approved a new policy of restorative actions.
Presbyterians pray as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida
October 9, 2024
The threat of another ferocious hurricane has prompted prayers and concern from Presbyterians as Hurricane Milton heads for storm-weary Florida.
Episcopal churches and dioceses to mark Oct. 14 as Indigenous Peoples Day with a variety of services and events
[Episcopal News Service] Indigenous Peoples Day this year is Oct. 14, and a number of states, cities and other entities – including The Episcopal Church – celebrate it instead of […]
Q&A: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry reflects on an eventful nine years as churchwide leader
[Episcopal News Service] Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was elected and confirmed in June 2015 at the 78th General Convention, and on Nov. 1 that year, he was installed as presiding […]