The following sermon was preached by Rev. Patrick Heery on November 13, 2013, at the Presbyterian Center’s weekly chapel service. We lift it up this week on Unbound in commemoration of the biblical “Massacre of […]

Report from Patrick David Heery, contributing editor

Religious journalists from all over the country and from Canada gathered together on Thursday evening, April 4, to celebrate their best work.

Every […]

My Farewell to Unbound
By Patrick David Heery, Unbound Managing Editor 

I am the bearer of other people’s stories. I carry them with me like so many bags on my back. And sometimes they carry me. These […]

Nov 2012—Jan 2013 Issue Table of Contents
A collaborative issue of Unbound and Presbyterians for Earth Care examining the relational and spiritual foundation of a life devoted to sustainability and environmental […]

Rev. Dr. Chris Iosso and Rev. Patrick Heery, both Eagle Scouts, sign a letter and accompanying petition (with 1,478 signatures) sharing faith support for the lifting of the ban on gay, bisexual, and transgender […]

Calling Christians and churches to continue, if not expand, their support for the Boy Scouts of America should it lift the ban on gay scouts. Two ministers argue that their experiences and oaths as Eagle Scouts […]

February 8-10, 2013
Organized by Interfaith Power & Light 

It’s time for the 2013 National Preach-In on Global Warming, Interfaith Power & Light’s biggest event of the year. On the weekend before Valentine’s […]

Last Friday, various staff members of the Presbyterian Mission Agency decided to surprise everyone on Staff Development Day with a flash mob! Just about two weeks prior, Abbi Heimach (who works with the Young […]

How would you like to help create a space for young adults to share their visions for the church, their faith experiences, and the creative and innovative ways young people are already doing church? Apply today to […]

October 2012 Issue Table of Contents
Social Witness at the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 220th General Assembly
Opening Editorials

“Caution and Commitment” by Chris Iosso
“Young Adults: Will We Stay?” by […]

The following are ways you can put your environmental faith and care for God’s creation into action, both as individuals and as communities. Congregations and faith leaders, be sure to check out the ministry […]

Response from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
From Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons and Presbyterian Mission Agency Executive Director Linda Valentine; Pictured above: Sculpture of Rachel weeping for her lost […]

The following are resources for exploring environmental spirituality and care for God’s creation. Congregations and faith leaders, be sure to note the worship resources. This eco-resource list is one way we can […]

Introducing the Unbound Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith” while arguing for a different environmental strategy to engage people, particularly young people, in […]

“Leading by Listening”
Presbyterians Today Nov. 2012 “Rethinking Church Leadership” Fast Chat
Last month, the magazine Presbyterians Today sat down with Patrick Heery, managing editor of Unbound, for an […]

Feb/Mar 2012 Issue Table of Contents
Examining why and how the Christian church should engage the world and its political arena 
Introduction to the Issue

“Introducing: Jesus Returns to Washington,” Patrick […]

May/June 2012 Issue Table of Contents
Seminary and divinity school students write about social justice ministry and advocacy on their campuses: Can these inside agitators connect?
Introductions to the […]

A Look Back at the Past Year, and a Look at What’s Next
By Patrick David Heery, Managing Editor 

One year ago today, we launched Unbound: An Interactive Journal of Christian Social Justice. One year. I’m […]