If I really believed all the things I claimed in that article, then we needed a confession to address the world and the church and claim our hope in God for this particular moment.
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In fall 2015 – winter 2016, NEXT Church embarked on a denominational listening campaign. We invited and trained people who have been leaders within NEXT Church to host a listening session with church leaders around questions of “transformational mission.”
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This month, we’re sharing reflections from a group of pastors from the US and the Church of Scotland who recently met to talk about being the faithful church in a culture that is becoming more diverse and more secularized. We invite you to offer your thoughts in comments, on our Facebook page, or contact us here. If you like what […]
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Editor’s Note: Earlier this week, Carol McDonald gave background that explains the thought behind the 90 minutes spent at General Assembly in a period of listening, conversation, and discernment. By Nicole Partin Abdnour Commissioners of the 221st General Assembly were invited this morning to try a new thing as a part of our deliberative process. […]
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By Carol M. McDonald The 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has begun in Detroit, MI. Thousands of people are gathered here to worship, celebrate, converse, listen, discern, and debate. And when the crowds disperse on Saturday, June 21, many of us will remember fondly reconnecting with old friends, acquiring new friends, amazing singing, […]
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Each month we assemble a series of posts around a particular theme. This month, we’re curating a conversation around governance and connection. Have ideas or reflections to share? Offer your thoughts in comments, on our Facebook page, or contact us here. If you like what you read, subscribe to our blog (enter your email on the right sidebar) and receive an […]
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A Confession for This Moment
/2 Comments/in Contemporary Culture, Presbyterian Church USA, Theological Reflections /by Linda KurtzIf I really believed all the things I claimed in that article, then we needed a confession to address the world and the church and claim our hope in God for this particular moment.
NEXT Church Denominational Listening Campaign Report
/in Church Leadership, NEXT News, Presbyterian Church USA, Resources /by Linda KurtzIn fall 2015 – winter 2016, NEXT Church embarked on a denominational listening campaign. We invited and trained people who have been leaders within NEXT Church to host a listening session with church leaders around questions of “transformational mission.”
A Prayer After the Shooting in Orlando
/1 Comment/in Presbyterian Church USA /by Linda KurtzOnce again, Holy One, we cry, how long, O Lord? We wonder, when will it be enough?
Change is Life
/in Contemporary Culture, Presbyterian Church USA /by marrandamajorThis month, we’re sharing reflections from a group of pastors from the US and the Church of Scotland who recently met to talk about being the faithful church in a culture that is becoming more diverse and more secularized. We invite you to offer your thoughts in comments, on our Facebook page, or contact us here. If you like what […]
Reflections on Being More than a Deliberative Body
/1 Comment/in Leadership, Presbyterian Church USA /by Jessica TateEditor’s Note: Earlier this week, Carol McDonald gave background that explains the thought behind the 90 minutes spent at General Assembly in a period of listening, conversation, and discernment. By Nicole Partin Abdnour Commissioners of the 221st General Assembly were invited this morning to try a new thing as a part of our deliberative process. […]
General Assembly: More Than Debate?
/1 Comment/in Community Organizing, Leadership, Presbyterian Church USA /by maryannBy Carol M. McDonald The 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has begun in Detroit, MI. Thousands of people are gathered here to worship, celebrate, converse, listen, discern, and debate. And when the crowds disperse on Saturday, June 21, many of us will remember fondly reconnecting with old friends, acquiring new friends, amazing singing, […]
Confessions of a GA Junkie
/in Presbyterian Church USA, Theological Reflections /by maryannEach month we assemble a series of posts around a particular theme. This month, we’re curating a conversation around governance and connection. Have ideas or reflections to share? Offer your thoughts in comments, on our Facebook page, or contact us here. If you like what you read, subscribe to our blog (enter your email on the right sidebar) and receive an […]