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 …
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.
December 2011
Facts and statistics on ministry prepartion and candidates in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
This list of organizations should be contacted directly for more information regarding their funding standards.
This essay explores the debate over “open table” practice -- inviting persons who are not baptized to participate in the Lord’s Supper. The author examines the understandings of the gospel and the church behind each position, offering a new way of thinking about these questions.
Continue seasonal celebrations into the new year with a special worship on Epiphany, January 6. Article includes hymn suggestions.
A list of practices, such as decorating cookies and using an Advent calendar, that can become part of family life and assist in keeping the focus of the season on the birth of the holy baby.
February7-9, 2012
The Churchwide Coordinating Team of Presbyterian Women (CCT/PW) meets twice each year (in Gathering years, one meeting will be the Business Meeting at the Gathering).