Presbyterian Mission Agency new normal Archives

The other side of the coin

Posted June 3rd, 2021

How many times have we winced as an older, wiser sage reminds us to “look on the bright side,” to consider the “other side of the coin” or to “look for the silver lining”? Cringeworthy platitudes to be sure, but wisdom worth considering.

Pacific Island churches begin the journey to a ‘new normal’

Posted September 25th, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Tēvita Koloa’ia Havea, moderator of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC), a PC(USA) global partner, says 2020 will mark a turning point for the Pacific Islands in how it understands everything from ecumenism, ecology and politics to development.

‘Anything But’ Ordinary Time calls for radical faith

Posted August 24th, 2020

Everything we once knew as “normal” has changed — including the ebb and flow of the church calendar: welcome to “anything but” ordinary time.

Pacific Island churches begin the journey to a ‘new normal’

Posted May 20th, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Tevita Havea, moderator of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC), a PC(USA) global partner, says 2020 will mark a turning point for the Pacific Islands in how it understands everything from ecumenism, ecology and politics to development.

Jesus Christ is the same — yesterday, today and forever

Posted April 27th, 2020

We are only just beginning to process the impact COVID-19 will have on our ministries. How do we continue to be faithful in serving God’s children?

Does the church dare to move forward?

Posted April 24th, 2020

As a pastor, I am fielding calls now about getting back into our sanctuary for worship. It seems this desire to get back to “normal” is becoming the new virus sweeping the nation. In a way I can understand the longing to return to worship in a sanctuary. I have a rural congregation with older members who have not been all that quick to embrace virtual worship. I’ll admit, though, I’m in no hurry to return to traditional church. I find something exciting in what God is doing with video devotionals and sermons.