This post was taken from the newsletters of First Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church Cape Girardeau, Missouri. We truly are the church together! “Presbytery” has been considered a four-letter word by some congregations (and probably some pastors). “The presbytery” in general has often been accused of ignoring congregations when they are struggling or obstructing progress when calling a new…
Blog Post by Tony De La Rosa, Ruling Elder Transitional Synod Executive Synod of Mid-America Trigger warning: this is a sermon about blood. If you are at all sensitive about the subject, or if it makes you queasy, be aware that I will be talking about it… a lot. You can take comfort in the fact that I will not…
Guest Blog by Carol Gruber Ruling Elder and Clerk of Session First Presbyterian of Union, Missouri Faithful church attendees, occasional visitors, families, singles, seniors, middle-aged, teenagers, and young children come to worship the creator, sustainer, encourager, forever present, lover of our souls. Many of those who come to our church may not know about the two special rooms on the…