As Dr. William P. Brown, professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary, confessed his personal anger and lament, Fairfield Hall at First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta went silent
From the door next to their studio just outside of Atlanta, filmmakers David Barnhart and Scott Lansing have been able to watch the comic book kingdom of Wakanda come to life and iconic cars of “The Fast and the Furious” in full chase.While Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s (PDA) Story Productions is a relatively modest operation next to the studios that crank out blockbusters such as “Black Panther,” the documentary outfit is making some noise of its own with true stories designed to spark dialogue and action.
While Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) churches and mid councils do the work suggested in Matthew 25, they might consider taking a cue from Isaiah 58 as well.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Public Witness has issued an Action Alert, calling on Presbyterians to urge their representatives and senators to help reduce tension and avoid conflict in Iran.
During Tuesday’s devotion/reflection at the Vital Congregations East Coast gathering in Atlanta, Dr. Anna Carter Florence, preaching professor at Columbia Theological Seminary, shared a personal experience that she said changed her life.
As Christians, this is the promise toward which we live, but it’s not just an eschatological hope. It’s God’s vision into which we are called to live daily, supported by our faith in the One who has given himself on our behalf. Jesus Christ is “the way, the truth and the life” — nothing less — and the guide for our daily living.
While Christopher Hall’s route to success was not always smooth sailing, he says his life’s journey was boosted by a Rising TIDE.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Research Services department is embracing the need for real-time data to be gathered and reported, informing the policies and initiatives facing the church in these ever-changing times.
If Shameka Parrish-Wright continues to do her job well, she won’t have it for much longer — and that’s fine by her.
El activista de inmigración Ravi Ragbir obtuvo una importante victoria recientemente en su continua batalla legal en contra de su deportación. El Tribunal de Apelaciones del 2º Circuito en Manhattan ordenó a un tribunal inferior que considere si sus derechos de la Primera Enmienda pueden impedir que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de los Estados Unidos se enfoque en su deportación como represalia por la libertad de expresión.
A lo largo de los años, Ragbir ha cabildeado mucho para defender los derechos para los inmigrantes y ha sido muy expresivo en su oposición a los esfuerzos de ICE para deportar a personas y familias.