Build Up the Body of Christ in Love
A sermon by the Rev. Sara Hayden: "So, they recalled his way of life. How Jesus went to the margins and borders of the cities, lakes and called to people who were hungry, outcast, forgotten, and otherwise lost. His ears and eyes were attentive as people called to him. Sometimes for healing, sometimes for money, sometimes for attention. Jesus went to them. He learned their needs. He developed their gifts. He recognized the spiritual gifts of exceptional people – many, like Martha and Mary – who had never been encouraged before to use them. Not merely for themselves, but for the world."
Radical Hospitality
A reflection by Vicki Carmichael, Minister of Music--Choir Director at Trinity Presbyterian Church in University City, MO, shared as part of the communion service on Trinity Sunday, June 3, 2012: "Radical hospitality doesn’t just welcome, it transforms."
The Church is for Blessing
A reflection on ministry, church, relationship, love, holiness, and the PCUSA General Assembly, by Marci Auld Glass:Because these two young men LOVE Jesus. They LOVE the church. They LOVE each other. And the place they most wanted to be to celebrate their relationship is in a church.What, exactly, is our problem with this?
Brian Ellison welcomed as Executive Director
The Covenant Network Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the Rev. Brian Ellison as the new Executive Director.
The Language of Love
Reflections by Randy Bush East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA: "To move from the cultural language about love to the spiritual language of love, it is important to remember that love is primarily directed away from us."
Rethinking Morality
A sermon on Mark 7:1-23 by the Rev. Dr. Dan Anderson-Little: "Yes, actually I do think we have Jesus to blame for this ongoing rethinking of morality—for that is exactly what he is doing in this story."
The Trouble with the Church
A Sermon by Dr. Mark Achtemeier: "The trouble with inviting Jesus into your home is you don’t just get Jesus, you get the friends who show up with him."
Absolutely Everyone
A sermon by Baron Mullis to Morningside Church, Atlanta: "... I love standing up here and telling our visitors that when we say welcome, we mean it. And what I want you to know, and to be able to share is this: we don’t say it in spite of scripture, we say it because of Scripture!..."
CovNet at the 220th GA
As always, the Covenant Network will have a robust presence when the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meets in General Assembly in Pittsburgh this summer. Join us for the Commissioners' Convocation Dinner on Friday and the Luncheon on Monday.And as you anticipate General Assembly this summer, join us in praying for the Moderator of the 219th GA (2010), Ruling Elder Cindy Bolbach.
A Biblical Perspective on Homosexuality
A Sermon by Louise Westfall to Central Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colorado, on July 17, 2011.
Philip's Conversion
A sermon preached by Jon M. Walton to the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York, May 6, 2012.
Reflecting the Path of Christ…. With Pride!!!
Danny Morales reflects on Pride and the PCUSA.