This digest is a compilation of the social witness-related items that came before the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 220th General Assembly in 2012.
Keep Reading
Calling Christians and churches to continue, if not expand, their support for the Boy Scouts of America should it lift the ban on gay scouts. Two ministers argue that their experiences and oaths as Eagle Scouts are entirely consistent with—and
Keep Reading
The following sermon was preached by Rev. Patrick Heery on November 13, 2013, at the Presbyterian Center’s weekly chapel service. We lift it up this week on Unbound in commemoration of the biblical “Massacre of the Infants,” even as we remember the present-day altars upon which so many of our
More
Report from Patrick David Heery, contributing editor Religious journalists from all over the country and from Canada gathered together on Thursday evening, April 4, to celebrate their best work. Every year, the Associated Church Press (ACP), the oldest Christian press association in North America, invites its member publications, including such
More
My Farewell to Unbound By Patrick David Heery, Unbound Managing Editor I am the bearer of other people’s stories. I carry them with me like so many bags on my back. And sometimes they carry me. These stories do not belong to me; they have been entrusted to my
More
Rev. Dr. Chris Iosso and Rev. Patrick Heery, both Eagle Scouts, sign a letter and accompanying petition (with 1,478 signatures) sharing faith support for the lifting of the ban on gay, bisexual, and transgender scouts. The letter and petition were sent to the Boy Scouts of America Executive Board and
More
Calling Christians and churches to continue, if not expand, their support for the Boy Scouts of America should it lift the ban on gay scouts. Two ministers argue that their experiences and oaths as Eagle Scouts are entirely consistent with—and will be deepened by—this proposed policy change. This letter will
More
Response from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) From Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons and Presbyterian Mission Agency Executive Director Linda Valentine; Pictured above: Sculpture of Rachel weeping for her lost children Also be sure to read Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo’s sermon, “Hope Has Two Daughters: Anger & Courage“ A voice was
More
Last Friday, various staff members of the Presbyterian Mission Agency decided to surprise everyone on Staff Development Day with a flash mob! Just about two weeks prior, Abbi Heimach (who works with the Young Adult Catalyst office and has been published on Unbound) and Sara Sotelo (who is on the
More
How would you like to help create a space for young adults to share their visions for the church, their faith experiences, and the creative and innovative ways young people are already doing church? Apply today to be a part of the young adult editorial team, which will envision, plan,
More
The following are resources for exploring environmental spirituality and care for God’s creation. Congregations and faith leaders, be sure to note the worship resources. This eco-resource list is one way we can continue the conversation and learning begun in the Unbound Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an
More
The following are ways you can put your environmental faith and care for God’s creation into action, both as individuals and as communities. Congregations and faith leaders, be sure to check out the ministry ideas. This eco-action list is one way we can live out the ideas shared in the
More
Unbound Social