Presbyterian Mission Agency disruption Archives

Grieving, mourning, finding hope after COVID-19

Posted July 14th, 2020

The physical distancing and isolation occasioned by COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on churches. They must name their grief, mourn their losses and strive to find hope.

Mask-wearing and social distancing are spiritual practices

Posted July 3rd, 2020

Times of disruption and upheaval present an opportunity to seek the Spirit’s help to turn our feelings and responses into a spiritual practice.

It’s time to really embrace families

Posted August 29th, 2018

Quickly, kids! We need to get going or we’ll miss the service! This was my plea one Easter morning as I ushered my children out the door to make it to church. My husband and I served in different churches and worshiping together was impossible. However, on this morning he was the guest preacher at a church that had a different worship schedule from ours. We were thrilled. Our family could celebrate together.