Mission Yearbook: Conferees raise voices and glasses at Beer and Hymns sing-along

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Mission Yearbook: Conferees raise voices and glass...: You could almost see conferees’ hair being let down during the  Worship & Music Conference ’s Beer and Hymns sing-along held at the  Whi...

The Wedding Service for Devin Dayen and Tiffany Louden on Saturday, September 20, 2025

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, I officiated the marriage of Devin Dayen and Tiffany Louden in the Rachel Carson Pavilion, Harrison Hills Park, Pennsylvania. Below is a picture and a podcast of the service. If you're planning your wedding and need an officiant, please give me a call at 304-479-3402.

Mission Yearbook: At Montreat, worshipers place prayers in a river of humility

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Mission Yearbook: At Montreat, worshipers place pr...: People in worship at the Presbyterian Association of Musicians’  Worship & Music Conference  saw their written prayers swept away in a r...

Sun Day Prayer Guides – For Your Event or Personal Reflection

As we step into this powerful Sun Day weekend, we want to offer you a way to ground your events—and your own spirit—in prayer and reflection.

GreenFaith has created a set of prayer guides drawn from diverse faith traditions. These prayers are meant to be flexible: you can use them to open or close your Sun Day gathering, weave them into moments of song or silence, or simply hold them in your heart during personal reflection.

Whether you are leading a Soular Circle, joining a community action, or spending time in quiet devotion, these prayers are here to nurture wisdom, courage, and hope as together we shine a light for climate justice.

Access the Prayer Guide Here

We invite you to use these guides in the way that feels most meaningful for you and your community. Every prayer, every intention, is part of the larger sacred chorus rising this weekend across the country and the world.

With gratitude and faith,

Rev. Amy Brooks Paradise

Organizing Coordinator, GreenFaith US

Building a Worldwide, Multi-faith Climate and Environmental Movement.

  

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Prayers for Our Community, Our Nation and Our World

We can offer specific daily prayers for our community, nation and world. Between Monday, September 22 and Sunday, September 28, we'll lay before God the needs listed below.

• Monday, September 22, 2025 - That we strengthen our global unity rather than casting blame and sowing divisions.
• Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - That God protects all civilians impacted by the conflict in Gaza.
• Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - That there'll be peace between Russia and Ukraine
• Thursday, September 25, 2025 - That we seek out opportunities to show love to God and our neighbors.
• Friday, September 26, 2025 - That we remember those who died in service to their country.
• Saturday, September 27, 2025 - That we remember the dedication shown by our teachers. 
• Sunday, September 28, 2025 - That our leaders have the courage and wisdom to confront the racial divisions within our country.

The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service - Sunday, September 14, 2025

Sligo Presbyterian Church: Our Congregation and Community: The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service ...: During the sermon series  I Believe: Exploring the Apostle's Creed , the congregation of Sligo Presbyterian Church is using  The Apostle...

Sunday's Message - I BELIEVE...he ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.

Sligo Presbyterian Church: Our Congregation and Community: Sunday's Message - I BELIEVE...he ascended to heav...: During the sermon series  I Believe: Exploring the Apostle's Creed , the congregation of Sligo Presbyterian Church is using  The Apostle...

United in Prayer – Week 3: One New Humanity

Join us on Wednesday, September 17th

As we draw nearer to the WEA General Assembly, we invite you to join hearts in focusing on the gospel. In a world filled with noise and conflict, it is to Christ, our peace, that we turn. The scripture verses that undergird our General Assembly are: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:13–18) Download the Prayer Guide This week, Week 3, we are focused on One New Humanity (Eph. 2:15). In Christ, all believers share one identity: citizens of God’s Kingdom. His Lordship broke down walls of division, removed hostility, and reconciled us as one Church, one Body, united in Him. This new humanity is anchored not in culture or background, but in Jesus Christ and His saving grace. Prayer Focus: In Christ, all believers share one identity—citizens of God’s Kingdom. Regional Link: Brazil: Unity projects, disaster relief, and climate response showcase the Gospel’s reconciling power. Europe: New alliances in Eastern Europe reflect one Body made from many backgrounds. Both regions reveal God’s plan to create one new humanity in Christ. Prayer Point: Lord, thank You for making us one new people in You. Bless Brazil’s projects and Europe’s alliances so they display a Church united in worship, service, and mission, transcending all divisions. Join us for this focused prayer: Wednesdays at 10:30 am ET | 4:30 pm CET | 10:30 pm Singapore Pray With Us Together, we lift up the nations, the Church, and one another before God. It takes each of us living the Gospel for it to reach everyone. We look forward to seeing you there! In Christ, The World Evangelical Alliance. Over two billion Christians in the world today are represented by three world church bodies. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is one of those, serving more than 600 million evangelicals belonging to churches that are part of 143 national Evangelical Alliances in 9 regions. Launched in London in 1846, the WEA unites evangelicals across denominations for prayer, evangelism, mission, theological education, religious freedom, human rights advocacy, relief, and engagement in a wide range of social issues. It speaks with one voice to United Nations, governments, and media in public or through behind-the-scenes diplomacy on issues of common concern to the Church. For more information, visit worldea.org WEA has been a charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 1980. WEA is audited annually by an independent public accounting firm. WEA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In the United States, your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Looking into the lectionary - The PC(USA)'s future: Trends you should watch

Luke 16:19-31 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 28, 2025 I love a good parable. It’s like a puzzle where you get to try to figure out where everything fits. And it can shift and change over time as you change. Parables are fun to play with. Well, most of the time. Occasionally, Jesus gives us one that doesn’t leave much room for interpretation. He says exactly what he means and leaves you alone in your discomfort. Such is the case in this week’s gospel reading. The differences between the rich man and Lazarus could not be more stark. The rich man wears fine purple linens, the most expensive designer clothes available, and his table, likely in a dining room meant to command respect in its opulence, is filled with the finest foods. Lazarus had none of those things. He was the kind of person people crossed the street to avoid, with his tattered clothes, his body covered with sores, malnourished and weak from hunger. These men know each other. And perhaps you know them too. Lazarus sees the way the rich man eats and longs for even a crumb that falls carelessly from the table. How much food do you suppose was swept from that table at the end of each day to be replaced by fresher foods the next day? How much of that food would go to waste, rotting in a bin while people went hungry? It is estimated that 30-40% of the American food supply is wasted, leaving food that could have fed families rotting in a landfill. Food is discarded because of aesthetic standards that deem all but the most perfect food as disposable. Consumers over-buy and over-prepare with leftovers often simply thrown away, cleared from tables in restaurants, homes, and churches. When you have more than enough, the value of the food doesn’t seem so high. The rich man knows Lazarus.  ... Thank you to this week's writer, Rae Watson. Read the rest of the commentary at pres-outlook.org. Order of worship — September 28, 2025, by Rae Watson A prayer against violence by Teri McDowell Ott One year after Helene: A prayer for healing, hope and remembrance by Esta Jarrett The future of the PC(USA): What you need to know by Gregg Brekke A small church in Maine finds unexpected help by Shirley and Richard Reese What churches can do to help college students flourish by Eliza Smith DeBevoise, David Coffman & Tim Drum Want the worship resources for September 14, 2025? You can find them here. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Chicago Presbyterians push back on Trump’s troop plan Churches and other nonprofits prepare for unrest, model faithful ways to support immigrants and city residents. — Harriet Riley Most Americans don’t believe God played a role in the presidential election Most Americans say God plays no role in presidential elections, Pew survey finds, with views consistent across 2008–2024 results. — Clemente Lisi Dr. Chris Burton of Union Presbyterian Seminary announced as 2025-2026 Obama Foundation leader  Chris Burton will join more than 200 global changemakers to build their skills and scale their work across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. As nation mourns rash of recent shootings, Office of Public Witness condemns lax gun control measures The PC(USA) Office of Public Witness calls for action against gun violence, urging prayer, advocacy, and policies that honor Christ’s call to peace. Our fork in the road: On the end of the Presbyterian Mission Agency The PC(USA)'s mission theology and management methods stand in urgent need of critical analysis, writes scholar and former mission co-worker Stanley Skreslet. Gen Z’s complicated return to faith — and what Presbyterians are seeing Recent research points to younger adults’ increased interest in faith as they seek community and meaning. — Gregg Brekke