presbyterians today Archives

Wayward hen finds a home

Posted September 8th, 2022

When a wayward hen wandered into Sashabaw Presbyterian’s churchyard, she soon found a warm welcome and quickly became the church’s best community connector.

Mastering the art of the pivot

Posted September 7th, 2022

For pastors and congregations, the quick and constant changes brought about by a world in upheaval have meant learning how to pivot — and embrace new plans.

This is the way

Posted September 7th, 2022

Fortune tellers read palms. Ancient Etruscans read the livers of sheep. I’ve been reading sidewalks.

Remembering Frederick Buechner

Posted August 22nd, 2022

Frederick Buechner, a Presbyterian pastor and a prolific and well-loved author, died Aug. 15 in Rupert, Vermont, at age 96.

Does wonder have a shelf life?

Posted August 12th, 2022

Does wonder have a shelf life? Does it come with a best-if-used-by date? I’m asking because of the mountains.

Of geese and bikes and Christian worship

Posted July 12th, 2022

A meadowlark sings from a tall prairie stem, rabbits dart back into trailside grass, and six young geese, webbed feet churning, push across the pond.

Faith gives certainty in life’s uncertainties

Posted June 24th, 2022

Living a life of faith means stepping out confidently into the unknown with hopeful assurance that God’s promises can be trusted.

Creating community takes work

Posted June 23rd, 2022

A few simple practices of being present, listening before speaking, being vulnerable and seeking common ground can build community.

‘The past is in front of us’

Posted June 22nd, 2022

A rainstorm exposed a Virginia church’s brick wall built by slaves, and the church is repenting of its past and seeking to make amends.

Blazing a trail of love

Posted June 21st, 2022

A friend’s premature death surfaces thoughts about God’s power, strength, love and blessing, and the hope we must carry.