Presbyterian Mission Agency Faith & Worship Archives

New life emerges at Just Worship conference

Posted September 26th, 2018

Before Seyeom Kim went to the recent Just Worship conference at Columbia Theological Seminary, he had been feeling very much alone — unsure of where he belonged.

New 2018 Advent devotional: A love story of those with special needs

Posted September 11th, 2018

As a pastor, I am reminded weekly during Sunday’s prayers of people that life is not easy. I listen as those in the pew ask for comfort, guidance, healing and hope. I listen, and then I pray for our laments to turn into songs of praise.

‘Just Worship’ conference to explore crossroads of theology, worship and justice

Posted August 16th, 2018

An upcoming conference, Just Worship, at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, September 13-15, 2018, will bring together pastors, musicians, activists and scholars to explore how God might be leading the church toward a more faithful and vibrant future through worship.

Westminster John Knox Press releases ‘The Baptism of Your Child’

Posted June 15th, 2018

Westminster John Knox Press is pleased to announce the release of ‘The Baptism of Your Child: A Book for Presbyterian Families.’ There are few occasions more joyous than the presentation of a new baby or small child for baptism.

Preacher to Presbyterian older adult conference: get back to the basics

Posted June 7th, 2018

In his opening sermon at the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network (POAMN) national conference, the Rev. Robert Watkins told attendees at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center that we in the church and culture — which is consumed with self — have forgotten how to live with and talk to each other.

장로교 센터는 공동예배서(2018) 개정판을 축하하기 위해 예배함

Posted May 30th, 2018

수요일, 장로교 센터 예배실에서 한 세대에 한 번씩 행해지는 행사로 미국장로교 공동예배서의 개정을 축하하기 위해 모였다. 2018년 개정판으로 이중언어 예배에 참여하면서 2018 BCW 공동 편집자인David Gambrell은 “어떤 언어로든 여러분의 마음을 표현”하여 예배하도록 격려했다.

Centro Presbiteriano celebra servicio en la capilla para celebrar el Libro para la Adoración 2018

Posted May 30th, 2018

Los fieles se reunieron en la capilla del centro presbiteriano el miércoles para celebrar un evento generacional; la revisión del Libro para la Adoración (BCW por sus siglas en ingles) de la IP (EE.UU.). Mientras la participación se dio en un servicio bilingüe de la 2018 edición ,el coeditor David Gambrell animo a las personas adorar «en el idioma que hable a sus corazones».

Presbyterian Center holds chapel service celebrating the 2018 Book of Common Worship

Posted May 30th, 2018

Worshipers gathered at the Presbyterian Center chapel Wednesday to celebrate a once-in-a-generation event — the revision of the PC(USA)’s Book of Common Worship. As they participated in a bilingual service from 2018 edition, they were encouraged by 2018 BCW co-editor David Gambrell to worship “in whatever language speaks to your hearts.”

PC(USA) Facebook Live event features conversation about Pentecost

Posted May 10th, 2018

Today at 3:00 p.m. the Rev. Angela Johnson of Grace Hope Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky will be featured in a live conversation on the PC(USA) Facebook page.

Understanding the Ascension of the Lord

Posted May 9th, 2018

The Ascension of the Lord has never been an important event on the Presbyterian church calendar. But perhaps it should be, as there are things we can learn from it. The story of Jesus ascending into heaven after appearing to his followers in the 40 days after his resurrection does come with two significant challenges. First, as a rule, people do not simply float away into the sky. Just think of the nightmare that would pose for the Transportation Security Administration. Secondly, the story presents a picture of the universe we know not to be true. “Heaven” is not “up” and “hell” is not “down” and we do not live in “the middle.” So a literal reading of the story is not going to be helpful.