Tag Archives: church in the public square
The Table: A Safe Place
The Table is a community kitchen with a heart to serve the South Side community of Pittsburgh, PA. No ID or check-in is required. Just come as you are. We serve a free, hot meal from 5:30 to 6:30pm every … Continue reading
Government Shutdowns: An Unnecessary Evil
Introduction This editorial comes on the heels of Election Day 2013, not a day when Senate or House of Representatives seats were in contest, but a day when government by the people, of the people, and for the people was … Continue reading
General Assembly Policy Relevant to the Government Shutdown
The following is a supplement to an editorial by Chris Iosso regarding the October 2013 government shutdown. It is meant to be a thorough and representative (but by no means comprehensive!) compilation of PC(USA) social witness policy relevant to the … Continue reading
The Imitation of Christ in the Poor
Encountering the Tzeltal Christ I grew up as a son, grandson, and great grandson of missionaries. My grand parents and great grandparents were Presbyterians serving in India, and my parents served all over the world with Mercy Ships and YWAM … Continue reading