PNews 2/17/22

PNews 2/17/22

“Catholic” was not coined by nor is it a trademark of the Roman Catholic church. It derives from the ancient Greek katholou, which means literally “according to the whole.” When we say we are catholic, we are affirming that whatever new forms the church may take as it emerges from the pandemic, it always bears the same essential genetic code. In this week’s meditation, We Are Catholic, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge explores this and more.

The Seminary is pleased to offer their 2022 Lent Devotional. This free online resource provides a devotional for each day of Lent based on the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s daily lectionary. The devotionals are written by members of the PTS community and can be accessed in various ways.

The PCUSA has published a new Personnel Committee and Policies guide that helps sessions establish or update their policies and procedures for Personnel matters. This guide is helpful for congregations of all sizes, and begins with very helpful theological grounding for how we relate to our staff. Sessions are urged to adopt a Personnel Policy if they don’t have one, and if they do have one to review this new set of guidelines to see whether an update may be warranted.

2022 Lent Resource Guide

The PC(USA) Store has a new 2022 Lent Resource Guide. You’ll find everything you need for preaching, teaching, and experiencing the season. Books and digital resources are available. Look for the dark blue blocks to download resource samples.

Coffee with Clergy

Come treat yourself on Monday mornings at 10am to Coffee with Clergy! It’s a space for Pastors to shake off the Monday morning drudge with coffee, laughter, and great conversation among colleagues. B.Y.O.C. (or tea)! Next week’s topic, “Black History Month!” How are we leading the celebration of black people’s positive impact and contributions to the world in our churches?

Click here for the Zoom link.

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