Trip to Puerto Rico leaves synod executives moved and ‘shaken’
“There is a brokenness in all of creation that allows even the natural world to collide with itself and us in catastrophic ways.”
Author Archives: Mike Givler
A day in the life of a Krislund chaplain
“I always enjoy my week as a Krislund Chaplain. I count it a privilege to be a part of some sacred conversations.”
Big Tent (day 1): Plenty to say about Baltimore
“What is the question you are bringing to this gathering? The good news tonight is Jesus is here.”
Big Tent (day 2): Stopping racism and growing the church
“It is not enough to stand for the people on the margins of life. We must stand ‘with’ the people on the margins of life.”
Lord’s Acre helps support those in Chanceford Church’s community
“People in the community know they can rely on the Chanceford congregation to provide assistance during natural disasters and in situations of personal crisis.”
Reality Retreat for youth set for Nov. 8-10
The annual Reality Retreat is a weekend designed especially for high school students to have fun, fellowship and spiritual growth.
Second United Church near Pittsburgh keeps going despite two days of flooding
“We’re doing good things, trying to be faithful people and are working hard at being good Christians, so we’re just trusting that things will work out.”
Hungarian global interns call Kirkwood Camp home for the summer
“My first impression was that everyone is so nice to us and friendly.”
McVeytown Church’s Lunar Communion Service out of this world
“I think the moon is such a fascinating thing. It’s a gift from God because it has so much to do with life on the planet.”
West Virginia’s Presbyterian churches helping communities after latest flooding
“When the waters rise, we know that they will recede, and the sun will shine again.”