The authors of “Surviving God: A New Vision of God through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors” said recently during “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast” that the very ways we use words to describe God can contribute to crimes being committed, including sexual abuse.

A meeting to help launch a new migration-focused mission network will kick off Tuesday in El Salvador. The Central America Migration Mission Network (La Red de Misión y Migración en Centroamérica) will include partners from the Northern Triangle of Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador) and several U.S.-based PC(USA) entities, including six presbyteries, three congregations and seven ministries.

As just one of many demonstrations calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza going on across the country and around the world, Sunday’s interfaith gathering in Louisville, Kentucky, labeled a Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage, gathered about 130 people who braved blustery weather to sing, chant, hear from people of three different faiths, and march.

The Rev. Cheryl Barnes, Africa Area Coordinator for Presbyterian World Mission, delivered an engaging address on education Friday during the in-person and online gathering of the Congo Mission Network.

In the last six weeks, “Along The Road” has released six new podcast episodes for leaders at congregations and mid councils. With an array of guests from congregations and national agencies, the discussions focus on justice and inclusion, congregation meetings and well-being, and transforming and connectional ministries. As more miles in ministry are traveled, the ATR episodes point listeners to resources for leaders at councils large and small.

Si consultáramos con una herramienta de Inteligencia Artificial sobre la pregunta «¿Cuál es la actividad de Dios en el mundo?», respondería reconociendo la complejidad del tema y sugiriendo enfoques desde las perspectivas bíblicas, teológicas y experienciales. En última instancia, la IA concluiría que la actividad de Dios en el mundo sigue siendo un misterio que trasciende la comprensión humana.

Sin embargo, es crucial prestar atención a la actividad de Dios en el mundo cuando se sirve a las demás personas. Dios nos llama a hacer lo que Dios está haciendo. Por lo tanto, es vital que las personas que son ordenadas como ancianas gobernantes y las iglesias que dirigen comprendan el carácter y la actividad de Dios y luego disciernan la voluntad de Dios para el mundo.

If one were to inquire of an Artificial Intelligence tool, "What is God's activity in the world?", it would respond by acknowledging the complexity of the topic and suggesting approaches from biblical, theological, and experiential perspectives. Ultimately, the AI would conclude that God's activity in the world remains a mystery that transcends human understanding.

Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to God's activity in the world when serving others. What God does, we are called to do. Therefore, it is vital for ruling elders and the churches they lead to comprehend God's character and activity and then discern God's will for the world.

만일 누군가가 AI (인공지능)에게 "세상 속에서 하나님은 어떻게 역사하시나요?" 라고 묻는다면, AI는 주제의 복잡성을 인정하면서 성경적, 신학적, 경험적 관점에서의 접근을 제안하는 방식으로 응답할 것입니다. 그리고, 결국에는 세상 속에서의 하나님의 역사는 인간의 이해를 초월하는 미스터리라고 AI 는 결론 내릴 것입니다.

그럼에도 불구하고 타인을 섬길 때는 세상 속에서 하나님의 역사에 주의를 기울이는 것이 매우 중요합니다. 우리는 하나님이 하시는 일을 하도록 부름 받았습니다. 그러므로 사역 장로들과 그들이 이끄는 교회들은 하나님의 성품과 그가 하시는 일을 이해하고, 또한 세상을 향한 하나님의 뜻을 분별하는 것이 필요합니다.

Union Theological Seminary, which conferred three degrees on the late Rev. Dr. Gay Byron, recently held a hybrid event honoring the famed womanist scholar. Watch the 90-minute program, which included a choral music tribute, by clicking here.

The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People held a parallel event this week during the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women to amplify the work of advocacy.