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Thinking the Faith, Praying the Faith, Living the Faith is written by the PC(USA) Office of Theology and Worship.
Thinking, praying, and living the faith is at the core of ministry in the Office of Theology and Worship. In the following videos, learn more about what thinking, praying, and living the faith means to the leadership of the Office of Theology and Worship. Discover why it matters and what difference it makes in our lives, work, and worship.
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The "I Am" in the Ordo
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the doors of the church, including one of Jesus’ “I am” statements from the gospel of John: “I am the gate” (John 10). Our gathering and sending, our going out and coming...
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April 28, 2011
Unity and Our Denominational DNA
At least two elements of our PC(USA) denominational DNA shape what we mean when we say "the unity of the church." One element (one gene, to follow the metaphor) of our denominational DNA is directed especially outward, to our place...
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April 27, 2011
Scientists in Congregations
We generally don't do promos on this blog, but I'll make an exception for Scientists in Congregations. This is a really exciting opportunity for congregations to deal substantively with issues around science and faith. We are partnering with a new...
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April 25, 2011
Love Wins
Love Wins seems like a particularly appropriate subject for the day after Easter, the day we celebrate the triumph of Jesus Christ (warning: YouTube link). I finally got around to reading Rob Bell’s Book, Love Wins (if you haven’t heard...
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April 20, 2011
On Voting for Unity...
The post that appeared under this title on April 19, 2011 was seen by some in our denomination as potentially influencing (whether intentionally or inadvertently) one or more debates currently before of our presbyteries. While not at all my intention,...
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