A Prayer for November 2018
Holy One, Do you still look at creation at say “it is good”? Do you still look at your people and believe we are worth saving? What do you say when you look at…
Community, Commitment, and Creativity: A Summary Reflection of the 2018 Activist Council Gathering in Minneapolis, MN
Creativity, Community, Commitment. These were some of the themes that emerged during the two and a half days that the Activist Council gathered in Minneapolis at the Church of All Nations September 20-22. [caption id="attachment_1056"…
Gun Violence Prevention at 2018 General Assembly: “Count Me In!” Campaign & New Study/Action Resources for Congregations
With 36,000 Americans dying from gun violence last year, the General Assembly gathering of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in St. Louis June 16-23 will re-affirm church policies for gun reform. Hopefully, Presbyterians will leave with new resources…What’s NEXT? – This is a crucial moment for people of faith to take action to prevent gun violence
The NEXT Church Conference in Baltimore was three days full of creative worship, inspiring ministries, and faithful people who want to see the Church thrive and grow into who we are called to be in…
Presbyterian Churches Lead Gun Violence Awareness Actions
Thursday, December 14, 2017 is Gun Violence Awareness Day. It is also the fifth anniversary of the shooting deaths of 20 first graders and six school staff at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown,…What Will It Take for Change?
How many more deaths? How many people must be killed in senseless acts of violence before our government takes action? How many must more candlelight vigils be held? How much more “Breaking News” incidents must…