Gammon builds on legacy as it looks forward
The leadership of Gammon Theological Seminary shares ambitious plans as they seek to get the only historically Black United Methodist seminary fiscally healthy.
Mothers’ Union launches ‘Empower Her Literacy’ initiative
[Anglican Communion News Service] Coinciding with International Literacy Day on Sept. 8, Mothers’ Union has launched a new initiative, “Empower Her Literacy.” Its aim is to raise awareness of the critical […]
Reboot of ‘Leading Theologically’ taps into the Co-Moderators’ wisdom, relationship and energy
September 9, 2024
As the new host of “Leading Theologically,” the Rev. Bill Davis invited the Co-Moderators of the 226th General Assembly to pull their chairs close to the microphone for what would be a 34-minute wide-ranging conversation.
September 8, 2024: Becoming “Opened”
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Becoming “Opened” Jesus encounters a woman from Syrophoenicia, a Gentile region. Despite her being an outsider, her “otherness,” and the cultural barriers between them, this woman approaches Jesus with an unwavering faith, pleading for her daughter to be healed. At first, Jesus seems to insult her, stating that his mission is […]
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary inaugurates its 11th president
September 7, 2024
With dozens of family, friends, faculty, staff, students and PC(USA) representatives on hand in Caldwell Chapel to wish him their best, the Rev. Dr. Andrew Pomerville was inaugurated and installed Friday as the 11th president and professor of Practical Theology at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Peacemaking work is both needed and nuanced
September 6, 2024
Dr. Andrew Peterson, who came to his work with the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program after several years in the academy, now finds himself in rarified company: the guest on this week’s “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast” will also rotate in from time to time to host the podcast alongside longtime hosts Simon Doong and the Rev. Lee Catoe.
In nine years, presiding bishop’s travels have touched more than 100 dioceses and counting
[Episcopal News Service] One of the core duties of The Episcopal Church’s presiding bishop is to visit every diocese at least once during the denominational leader’s nine-year term, and for […]
Prayers for the 16th Week after Pentecost (September 8-14, 2024)
The watchword for the week: I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. Psalm146:2 May the love of the Lord our God be upon us. Christ, inspire the work of our hands; May the mercy of the Lord our God be upon us. […]
American Baptists Invited to Submit Nominations for 2025 Mowbray Ecumenical Award
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 9/6/24)—American Baptist Churches USA is excited to invite all American Baptists to submit nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award. This is an award which recognizes an individual for outstanding ecumenical work at the local, state, national or international level, either as a volunteer or paid professional. It will be […]
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