The religious traditions of the world affirm that we should treat others as we wish to be treated, but too often our laws are cruel.

God abundant, God of wonder, God of every living thing,

God of justice and of righteousness, empower us as we sing.

The one thing that enraged most people about Jesus of Nazareth was that he had the gall to tell people that their sins were
forgiven when clearly there were systems of civic and religious power that were set up to make sure people got what they deserved.

A Beatitudes hymn text with a suggested public domain hymn tune.

Initially written as a somber a cappella piece for a worship service, this version is musically full and rich, leaning toward hope while still acknowledging the grief so many of us feel from deaths caused by gun violence.

Holy One, lover of all, knowing that you desire that all people should live in joy and
wellness, we ask today for strength and guidance in the work we do to build a just and peaceful
society.

When all is burned away by violence, fear and greed
We tremble in our terror that we’ve lost the things we need.

The sacred myth tells us that Jesus rose from death after three days – what transformation happened in that tomb? Jim Burklo connects the story with our gestation of fear into faith, victimhood into victory, harmful theology into healthy spirituality.

A pretty, simple Easter Hymn: Love Will Have the Final Laugh

e Buddha and Jesus have a lot in common and many of their teachings are saying similar things.

Matthew 13:1-23 Jesus’ Parable The Sower and the Seed

As we enter Holy Week, we remember the holy work of Jesus in order to take up that work in our own lives and for our own time.

Evolutionary Rituals are ways to show how religion, humanity, and divinity evolve.

Watch Rev. Mark Sandlin, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant on his November 13, 2022, sermon on Happiness via Compassion and Connectedness.

Join us for highlights from our immensely popular series, “Theology of Broadway” Each week in October we experience music, drama, and theology from some of our favorite Broadway shows.

But as I leave you, I want you to know that you have taught me well, you’ve LOVED off some of my rough edges, and even though I may be worn, I am also excited and hopeful.

In A Joyful Path, Year Two, we focused on some of the main tenets of Progressive Christianity and Spirituality, giving our children the foundation they need to understand the basics of this path, to clarify their own personal beliefs and be able to discuss those with others, while at the same time showing what it means to walk the path of Jesus in today’s world.

Year Two focuses on some of the main tenets of Progressive Christianity and Spirituality, giving our children the foundation they need to understand the basics of this path, to clarify their own personal beliefs and be able to discuss those with others, while at the same time showing what it means to walk the path of Jesus in today’s world.