by Rev. Eugenia Anne Gamble It was an ordinary weekday morning in the beautiful coastal Alabama town of Fairhope when The Rev. Matt McCollum, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, welcomed parishioner Gaye Lindsey into his office. In her hand she clutched a carefully cut out newspaper article. This was not an unusual circumstance. Like a …
Jubilee Starting Over: R.I.P Medical Debt in South Alabama Presbytery Read More »
Mom in need gets to use her talents to help other moms in need By Cindy Fisher – Director of Communication for the Presbyterian Home for Children Ten years ago this year, I left an abusive marriage with my two small kids in search of safety and security. Within a year of leaving, I lost …
Rev. James Gale, Executive Presbyter of Mid-South Presbytery My office is a collection of books, papers, pictures, and other objects. Everything in my office has a story, some much more interesting than others. One object in particular that garners a lot of conversation is the little plastic clip-on mirror, which I have attached to my …
By Marian McClure Taylor “I left Philadelphia to work here when racial injustice was so blatant in the national news during the pandemic. I wanted somehow to be on the right side. Landing work here was a God thing.” This was the personal testimony of our African-American guide when a colleague and I visited the …
By Althea Jerome Each year, toward the beginning of Lent, I recall friends, and years, when it was customary for people whom I know to “give up” something for lent. While I have tried this practice myself, in the final analysis, it seems I didn’t set an appropriate goal for deepening my walk with Christ, …
By Rev. Eugenia A. Gamble Throughout the centuries of the church’s common life it has been a common practice during the forty days plus Sundays leading up to Easter Day for the faithful to ‘give up something’ as a sign of devotion. Often those commitments fade fast, and even if we do remain steadfast, the …
Making Room for Alleluias: A New Kind of Lenten Fast 2024 Read More »
Idlewild Presbyterian Church is excited to partner with the Presbyterian Association of Musicians in hosting the Mid-South Festival of Choirs! This event is open to any and all singers in local church choirs thought our region. The festival will take place at Idlewild Presbyterian Church on April 19th and April 20th culminating with a festive …
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a new online landing page that will allow users to engage with the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict more easily using digital resources. The single page aggregates worship resources for congregations, advocacy, and action links for those wishing to have their voices heard, and a secure way to donate online for those wishing to ease the …
PC(U.S.A) Launches New Israel-Palestine Resource Page Read More »
By Rev. Eugenia A. Gamble Prepare! Arise! Shine! Your Light Comes! Rarely in my lifetime have I seen the contrast between light and darkness, love and hate, beauty and despair as clearly defined as in this present moment. In times of conflict and turmoil, both personal and global, God knows our deep need …
Prepare the Way of the Lord! Advent Daily Devotions Read More »
Gregory A. Goodwiller, Synod Executive I have devoted a good bit of my vocational life to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, bylaws, and rules. That kind of work has always come very naturally to me, and I’ve always seen it as part of what I have to offer the churches and councils …
Preparing the Way for the Synod of Living Waters Read More »
