Presbyterian Mission Agency connectionalism Archives

Love knows no bounds

Posted November 17th, 2020

If a sacrament may be defined as a visible sign of an invisible grace, in a similarly sacramental fashion, God’s grace and love are on abundant, if mostly virtual, display through “Links of Love,” a colorful paper chain representing Presbyterian generosity across the denomination, country and globe.

Stated Clerk: What per capita pays for, why it matters

Posted January 2nd, 2020

An immigrant fellowship gathers each week to worship and praise God. But how do they connect with the larger church?

Joys of collaboration

Posted August 27th, 2018

One of the marks of Presbyterianism is that we are a “connectional” church — that is, our congregations are connected through presbyteries that are connected to synods and to our General Assembly. In some profound ways, our “being connectional” is a way of practicing “being church” — sharing our gifts, talents and resources as well as our sorrows and pain.

‘Melting Pot’ no longer!

Posted November 21st, 2017

I am an immigrant and a former refugee. I came from Cuba to the United States via Spain in the late ’60s. I belong to that group of people from the “Global South’’ who began migrating to this country by the millions after the liberalization of immigration laws in 1965.

Yes! We are networked . . . in Christ!

Posted August 15th, 2016

The church is all about unity in our diversity—one network with many different parts.

Working together

Posted June 25th, 2016

Challenges and changes bring innovation By Sue Washburn | Interim editor of Presbyterians Today Presbyterians connect in countless ways. We can upload a YouTube video to a great cloud of witnesses… Read more »