Missional ecclesiology demands more of the church than deciding which community service projects to undertake or setting congregational priorities for the coming year. Missional ecclesiology is a way of understanding the church. It begins with the missio Dei – God’s own “self-sending” in Christ by the Spirit to redeem and transform creation. In a missional ecclesiology, the Church is not a building or an institution but a community of witness, called into being and equipped by God, and sent into the world to testify to and participate in Christ’s work. The Church does not have missions; instead, the mission of God creates the Church. The Church serves …
The November 2011 Presbyterian Panel Survey, pertaining to Biblical issues.
This issue lifts up success stories that enhance the meaning of Thanksgiving.
The DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act is proposed legislation that would provide a way for undocumented youth to legalize their status, and then be able to enroll in higher education or join the military.
Links is the electronic newsletter of Presbyterian Women’s Justice and Peace Committee. Each issue explores a topic of justice and peace and offers suggestions for how to be involved and advocate on the topic.
Use this resource packet with your congregation to observe Worlds AIDS Day on December 1, 2011:
21st Century Leadership Litany from the Six-Agency Leadership Consultation includes characteristics of effective leaders for today’s church set in a beautiful piece that can be used in worship or by those working in leadership formation and support.
List of videos on YouTube about Presbyterian World Mission.
December 2011
Facts and statistics on ministry prepartion and candidates in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
A national holiday, such as Thanksgiving Day in the United States of America, offers an occasion which may be celebrated with those from a variety of faiths. Guidelines for liturgical planning are offered here with suggested liturgical resources Presbyterians may use to represent the Reformed Christian tradition.
See related pages: Resources for Thanksgiving, Presbyterian Worship
Food Movements Unite! is a challenging, sometimes disturbing and ultimately hopeful book written by people who are working to enlarge and unite food justice movements in the United States and around the world. Part of the book’s premise is that the globalized and industrialized food system is unjust, unsustainable and fundamentally broken. Download this new companion bible study today!