by Walter Brueggeman
The first in a series of occasional papers, this was originally presented by Walter Bruggemann at the dedication of the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 28, 1988.
By Lukas Vischer
The late ecumenical theologian Lukas Vischer recovers Calvin's comprehensive appreciation for the goodness of God's creation, and provides a timely resource for contemporary stewardship of all of life.
By Jack Stotts
Theology is an expression of the church’s calling to reflect on its faith and mission so that it may serve its Lord in more faithful obedience. Theology need not be abstract work that is divorced from the real life of the church. We trust this occasional paper will both evidence that conviction and contribute to our sense of the future to which we are being called.
By Douglas John Hall
In two addresses, the author proposes that the church's intentional disengagement from the dominant North American culture is the necessary precondition for meaningful engagement.
By Lewis S. Mudge
In six brief sections, the author reviews the recent past, analyzes the current ecumenical malaise and develops the possibility of a new ecumenical vision.
By Milan Opocensky
This Occasional Paper contains the text of Dr. Milan Opocensky's address to the 23rd General Council of World Alliance of Reformed Church.
See locations where your One Great Hour of Sharing and designated gifts were at work in 2011.
This year we are celebrating 70 years of One Great Hour of Sharing! In a nod to a resource from the past, we have created this limerick activity sheet. Feel free to write your own limericks and share them with us on social media using #OGHS70.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), through the Office on the Middle East, the Iraq Partnership Network, and other programs, continues to lift up the plight of Iraqi refugees and displaced persons. Through the Peace Fund for Solidarity with the Churches of Iraq (Extra Commitment Opportunity account #E051722) and the Jinishian Memorial Program, the PC(USA) has also assisted the churches of the region, through the Middle East Council of Churches, as they address this crisis. The GAC supports the call to the United States government to alleviate the suffering of Iraqi refugees. Part of that effort could involve working with other nations, …
See a listing of how 2012 One Great Hour of Sharing funds were used by Self-Development of People, the Presbyterian Hunger Program and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.