world communion sunday Archives

Minute for Mission: A Season of Peace

Posted August 24th, 2020

Congregations of many denominations extend the peace of Christ with a blessing during their service. “The peace of Christ be with you (and also with you).” It is a blessing offered and a blessing returned in kind. The peace of Christ is part of what our faith offers to us. Extending the peace of Christ is part of an active, engaged faith — a witness to what it means for us to be building the household of God.

‘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.

Season of Peace begins Sept. 6

Posted August 12th, 2020

In less than a month, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations will begin observing the Season of Peace, a four-week spiritual journey designed to deepen the pursuit of peace.

Invite a Presbyterian mission co-worker for a virtual visit to your church

Posted July 22nd, 2020

Until in-person visits can resume safely, there has never been a better time to invite mission co-workers to visit your congregation virtually than right now.

Are U.S. Presbyterians willing to learn from our siblings in Africa?

Posted November 6th, 2019

Thirty-six presbyteries in the United States have formal ties with partner churches in Africa. There are good and practical reasons for that, the Rev. Debbie Braaksma told worshipers in the Presbyterian Center Wednesday.

Participation at UN event spurs Presbyterian to step up her gender justice advocacy

Posted October 8th, 2019

As Sharon Gibbons learns more about the challenges women face around the world, it swells her support for women abroad and motivates her to work harder for gender justice closer to home.

Presbyterians seek to end gender-based violence

Posted October 2nd, 2019

Down the street and around the globe, Presbyterians are committed to addressing the scourge of gender-based violence.

War veteran finds healing, reconciliation during visit to Iraq

Posted September 25th, 2019

Fifteen years after being sent to Iraq as a U.S. soldier, the Rev. Matthew Fricker felt compelled to return in response to a higher calling.

Minute for Mission: Peace & Global Witness Offering and World Communion Sunday

Posted September 24th, 2019

Most of us don’t get any mail except for what? Bills and junk. But once in a while, now and then, a pretty envelope, perhaps hand-addressed and with something nice inside, is nestled among the coupons and ads and utility bills.

Strengthening an already solid relationship

Posted May 10th, 2019

Two congregations that worship in the same Louisville, Ky., church are comfortable enough with one another that host church members didn’t even bat an eye recently when the smaller congregation told the larger one that the church has termites.