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…who have suffered because of systemic racism? How can the church make this more than a temporary concern brought about the exigencies of a moment of crisis in order to manifest true systemic change? What does the Lord require of the white church at this time? Please join us for this important panel discussion and let’s begin the work that…
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…ministry in order to guide young people to Christ. Key Responsibilities Provide spiritual leadership to middle school and high school students and their families, equipping students to be followers of Jesus Christ Create a safe haven for students to interact with others, provide mutual support for each other, and explore their faith Be responsible for the planning, organizing, and coordination…
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…gather with fellow educators, to take a break from our hectic schedules in order that we can be filled with God’s unquenchable love, and that we will, in turn, be able to pour God’s love and grace on our congregations. Jessie Partridge is a Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) student at the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary….
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…book might be an entry point, not just for this individual but for so many others. I ordered a copy and promised to also make a point to attend an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting – not because I have an addiction, but because I am seeking the perspective on another. So often we think that if we open ourselves to…
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…those who seek to capitalize on the fear and doubt of fellow human beings by stock piling paper products and cleaning agents in rented storage units and then selling them to the panic stricken at exorbitant prices, with little or no conscience, compassion or consideration. Church doors are ordered closed and worshippers cannot assemble in the house of God…but, as…
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…life of the nation, and the only light is this man Jeremiah. Josiah, the king after God’s own heart, has been slain. Josiah’s conversion to Yahweh at age sixteen was evidenced by the young king’s orders to purge Judah and Jerusalem of idolatry. With Josiah’s death, the nation quickly slipped back into idolatry. Jeremiah has been forced to leave his…
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…I plan to continue to find the nourishment it needs. Over the last year, these are the points (in no particular order) that I have found myself leaning on as I discern the role of a ministry within a congregation and further, my role within that ministry – What is the quality of the involvement by those the ministry is…
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…now a growing sense of foreboding clouds the atmosphere. In his book entitled, “Strength to Love,” Dr. King observes that “It is midnight in the social order.” The church must be clear about its role and its response because the world is watching. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:43-45 (NRSV), Dr. King reminds us that we…
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…Divinity/Master of Arts in Christian Education student Isabella Fagiani. Growing up in Niagara Falls, New York, just five minutes from the famous waterfalls and a stone’s throw away from the Canadian Border, Fagiani was always involved in the Presbyterian church from a young age. “I took a lay academy class about preaching through my presbytery when I was 15 and…
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…journey to seminary, while a very positive thing as I finally answered God’s call to ministry, was fraught with conflicts and challenges as I uncoupled myself from one phase of my life to embark on another. There were frustrations and churnings—disorder and confusion—that I thought would cripple me. But in hindsight, I can now see the possibilities and opportunities for…
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…the basis of faith, race, or ethnicity. The executive order temporarily banning refugees and citizens from seven predominantly Muslim nations is a violation of Christian values. In his ministry of gathering to himself those who found themselves thirsty, hungry, naked, estranged, and outcast, Jesus calls us into a new way of being (Matthew 25). The Brief Statement of Faith of…
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The purpose of the M.A.P.T. degree program is to deepen the capacity of individuals engaging in Public Theology, a field which draws on biblical, historical, theological, ethical, and practical resources of the Christian faith in order to serve the common good of society. The program is designed for students already engaging issues such as public policy, ecological concerns, economic justice,…
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…genocide to slavery to Jim Crow to Japanese Internment Camps, the Chinese Exclusion Act, the prison industrial complex, the border wall, Standing Rock. It’s a war that has been raging violently in communities of color but largely invisible to white Americans. The shock and trauma of white Americans comes from our brand-new front row seats. Well, they’re not really new….
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…order of the day for many of Armstrong High School graduates. On one occasion, a white student from John Marshall High school needed some assistance with mathematics. I was able to support him because of the nurturing and education I received from the old neighborhood as well as Navy Hill. We were taught that we can do anything once we…
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…streets, and garbage and recycling cans along fences on the streets. The people of the town participate in their own government and laws. They took the time to write out the rules of the town. Things such as no selling of liquor or drugs, and no violence or deforestation that will prevent the social order. The town was originally vacated…
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…Houston area. There is a lull right now but we are told that the waters will rise again as some of the bayous and dams north of us are let out in order to release the pressure on them. My family and I are fine. Our daughter did evacuate as the streets to the area of her home were impassible…
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…Corporation, Presbyterian Foundation, and Board of Pensions. Our last activity was a fun Presbyterian Trivia game. The categories were Book of Order, History, Statistics, Beliefs and Practices, and a bonus category identifying in which U.S. state various Presbyteries were located. Just like children and youth would in our respective ministries, I found myself as an adult getting very excited about…
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…church’s community to come into our church and then to consider whether our congregation is ready for outreach and the enfolding of children. We completed a questionnaire that was designed to tease out whether our church is ready to sacrifice some of its own comfort in order to welcome outsiders. The presenter than offered three challenges to consider in developing…
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…Special attention should be given to lighting, seating and instruments such as microphones should be in good working order before the service starts. A Meal: Sharing of meal should always be part of congregational activities (not only on special occasions), for sharing meals reveals Christ in us. Congregants should be assigned randomly to tables by colors or coding numbers so…
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…Srs. Ita Ford, Dorothy Kazel, Maura Clarke, and lay missionary Jean Donovan had been assassinated. I think their deaths are summed up in these words from our reflection tonight. These folks were assassinated in order to silence their Christian call for justice. Yet their voices are being heard louder and stronger now as we remember their deaths. They have not…
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…to Vienna like we did. But because it is nearly impossible for her to get through security etc in the Tel Aviv airport, she flies to Amman and then gets on a bus to cross the border into Israel, a two-hour drive. She told us this process can take hours depending on the day, number of people present, and other…
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…(Palau). A train or plane ride to another country may be as low as $30 Euros. My eldest daughter, Erica, lives in Palau with her husband Carlos, and their new baby girl, Kora. Palau is located in the Montseny mountains, 57 kilometers (53 minutes) from Barcelona and less than two hours from the French border. She has lived in Spain…
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