Members of the Presbyterian Haiti Response Team share their stories about continuing relief efforts in Haiti. This article takes you through the rebuilding of Port-au-Prince and Léogâne, and offers ways for you and your congregation to help restore these earthquake-ravaged cities.
Many churches struggle with the decision of whether or not to offer Christian education in the summer. This article reminds us of the importance of summer education, while offering new and unconventional ideas for getting the whole congregation involved.
Spring is often associated with new life — blossoming trees, blooming flowers, and sprouting gardens. This article takes a look at new ideas for seeing God’s work in nature and rejoicing in God’s love and mercy, which are new each day.
This article offers an invitation for congregations to participate in five shared practices over the Lenten season.
This article describes ways to give special attention to the work of self-examination and repentance during the Lenten season.
This article provides ways to teach the children in your life to understand crucial events of our Christian faith.
An article for Christian educators beginning conversations about their churches’ curriculum needs for fall. It offers suggestions for evaluating and choosing curriculum, as well as inviting teachers back for another church school year.
In Advent we wait for the coming of Christ. At Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ birth. Shape your seasonal celebration to be one centered on the true meaning of Christmas. Prepare for the holiday by simplifying life, incorporating prayers, giving alternative gifts and serving sustainable foods. Share the love of Christ with others throughout your life with a living witness this season. Content updated 12/12/2012.
Ten suggestions for responding to torture.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues to seek highly qualified inquirers and candidates for the ministry of Word and Sacrament. This is a clarification tool used to determine if an inquirer/ candidate has the specific qualities needed to become an effective minister.