Presbyterians Today Archives

Breaking historic ground . . . again

Posted March 11th, 2022

The 2022 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will be a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting.

On pilgrimage

Posted March 9th, 2022

A pastor shares his story of walking the Camino de Santiago — twice — and talks about the joys of making a spiritual pilgrimage.

Becoming an Earth Care congregation

Posted March 8th, 2022

Caring for God’s creation is a mission for any size congregation, and becoming a PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation can help.

Spanish moss hanging from branches like gnome beards. Palm fronds dancing with the passing breeze. Lizards darting from flower bed to sunny stucco. I’m looking out at my sister-in-law’s Florida backyard.

Experiencing resurrection

Posted March 7th, 2022

A New Jersey congregation celebrates Easter and the promise of resurrection in a sunrise service in a historical cemetery.

Chocolate eggs and ministry

Posted March 4th, 2022

A North Carolina congregation paid off its mortgage and delights its community with its chocolate Easter egg ministry.

Social media needs a strategy

Posted March 3rd, 2022

Churches can improve the effectiveness of their social media by matching their messaging with users’ expectations for each platform.

Actions and decisions matter

Posted March 2nd, 2022

We human beings have genuine free will in the choices we make, but our loving God is our co-creator.

Returning to the land

Posted March 1st, 2022

People of color find healing in working the land, which has historically been associated with slavery and picking produce for low wages.

Embracing life’s twists and turns

Posted February 28th, 2022

The popularity of labyrinths increases as the world seeks comfort and clarity.