#Presbyterian church

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tell me.. what are your thoughts with le sserafim's comeback release having the worst reception so far?

(i may sound like im overexaggerating, but all social media platforms agree that it sucked this time around)

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What is the doctrine of Limited Atonement? - Dr. R. C. Sproul

▶️My Twitter page https://twitter.com/RichMoo50267219 What is the doctrine of Limited Atonement? – Dr. R. C. Sproul John 10: 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The…

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Historic Beth Salem Presbyterian Church in Wartrace, Tennessee

The congregation of Bethsalem Presbyterian Church began in 1816. In 1890, the congregation built this new church in Wartrace. It is now known as the Bethsalem Community Chapel and can be rented out for events. It’s a contributing building to the Wartrace Historic District.

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"HOLD PASTOR'S TRIAL LIKE THIRD DEGREE," Toronto Star. June 5, 1934. Page 4. --- Proceedings Against Dr. Andrew Hood Scored in Formal Statement ---- Rev. Andrew Hood, recently barred from the ministry of the Presbyterian church because of alleged disobedience to the orders of the presbytery, has issued a written statement of his case.

Mr. Hood charges that the committee of presbytery appointed to deal with his case "made a dreadful mistake in listening to and acting on the mere hearsay of a small number of malcontents in the congregation with the result that MacPherson church instead of being built up, has been disrupted, and deserted."

Mr. Hood says: "A small number of members or adherents became trouble makers, incited to disturb the general harmony by an individual who had left the congregation soon after I came."

Referring to the presbytery's demand for his resignation from the pastorate of MacPherson church almost a year ago, Mr. Hood charges that "the commission had tried me in advance without any of the protection which a British subject is always afforded."

Mr. Hood maintains that he signed his resignation "unwillingly under the duress they put upon me. No one knew what was in my mind at the time but God and myself."

"Some of my friends," Mr. Hood continues, "have stated that the commission's mode of proceeding against me is worse than any third-degree practice."

It is also charged that the presbytery in its "hasty and ill-considered action in removing names of innocent and deserving members," who had formed a new congregation under the pastorate of Mr. Hood; was acting illegally and contrary to the rules of the church.

Mr. Hood writes: "I have been advised that the civil courts may be invoked to give me and members of my present congregation the rights and justice which has been denied."

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Clear by Carys Davies

Davies use of beauty, calm, and fortitude amidst the turbulence of Scottish seas and a cruel historic mandate gives her short novel “Clear” an astounding force in its message. By combining two important nineteenth century hallmarks in Scottish history, the breaking away of Scottish Presbyterian ministers from the control of their wealthy land owning sponsors, and the Clearances, the cruel…

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Chartered in spring 1986, East Valley started with a lot of energy, creating bonds of friendship and community that resonated locally.

However, over time they couldn’t sustain it, falling victim to finances, the changing demographics of its members, the nature of mainstream religion and in the end, time itself.

A chapter ends, but the story of hope and belonging lives on.

Presbytery of the Inland Northwest

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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"Faced with declining membership, aging buildings and large, underutilized properties, many U.S. houses of worship have closed their doors in recent years. Presbyterian minister Eileen Linder has argued that 100,000 churches may close in the next few decades.

But some congregations are using their land in new ways that reflect their faith – a focus of my urban planning research. Some are repurposing their property to provide affordable housing, as the housing crisis intensifies across the country.

Take Arlington Presbyterian Church in Arlington, Virginia. In 2016, the church sold its historic stone building to the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing to construct a 6-story complex with 173 apartments, known as “Gilliam Place.” The building still houses space for the congregation, as well as La Cocina, a bilingual culinary job training facility and cafe. In Austin, Texas, St. Austin Catholic Parish is partnering with a developer to build a 29-story tower providing 200 beds of affordable student housing, in addition to new spaces for ministry.

Other houses of worship are pursuing similar projects today.

Same mission, new projects

Faith-based organizations have been building housing for many years, but generally by purchasing additional property. In recent years, however, more houses of worship are building affordable housing on the same property as the sanctuary.

This can be done in a variety of ways. Some congregations adapt the existing sanctuary and other faith-owned buildings, while others demolish existing buildings to construct a new development, which may or may not have space for the congregation. Another option is to build on excess property, like a parking lot.

Depending on how a development deal is structured, a faith-based organization may receive proceeds from the sale of its land, or from leasing their property to a developer – funds which they can then spend on ministry or on a new space for worship. If a new development includes space for the congregation, sometimes they rent out those spaces when the space is not being used for worship, which can also financially benefit the congregation.

Faith-based organizations often see these projects as a way to do “God’s work.” In some instances, they include community services beyond the housing itself.

Near Los Angeles, the Episcopal Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Placentia partnered with a nonprofit affordable housing developer – National Community Renaissance, also called National CORE – to develop 65 units for older people. The complex also includes a 1,500 square foot (140 square meter) community center. The city’s diocese has a goal of building affordable housing on 25% of its 133 properties.

For some congregations, these are mission-driven projects rooted in social justice.

In Washington, D.C., Emory United Methodist Church redeveloped its property and constructed The Beacon Center – which has 99 affordable housing units, community spaces, and a commercial kitchen that provides job training for recently incarcerated people – while preserving the sanctuary. In Seattle, the Nehemiah Initiative is working with Black churches in the Central District, a historically African American neighborhood, to redevelop its properties into affordable housing to keep residents from being displaced."

Potential to evolve

As states and cities struggle to provide affordable housing, studies have been conducted from Nashville to New York City on the amount of land faith organizations own, and their potential as housing partners.

In the D.C. metro area, for example, the Urban Institute found almost 800 vacant parcels owned by religious organizations. In California, a report from the Terner Center at University of California, Berkeley found approximately 170,000 “potentially developable” acres of land owned by religious organizations and nonprofit colleges and universities...

When thinking about the redevelopment process, Arlington Presbyterian member Jon Etherton told me, “the call from God to create, do something about affordable housing was bigger than the building itself.”"

-via The Conversation, July 19, 2024

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More Light Presbyterians, a queer advocacy group for the PCUSA denomination, is holding a virtual Pride service on Sunday, June 9th! Come if you can — I and two other queer folks will be preaching short sermons, Flamy will be leading us in song, and I can guarantee it'll be a fabulous time.

Message me for the Zoom registration link!

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Ok folks raised or in the church, reblog this with your most insane church lore, drama, or scandal.

I'll go first. My church started out as a New England commune. They all shared one lawnmower.

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The demolition of an 8 story office building on Nicollet Mall to make way for an expansion by Westminster Presbyterian Church.

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S. Giles' High Kirk, Edinburgh

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In the Vice-Grip of Sin - Pastor Patrick Hines Sermon

Mark 6:14-29New American Standard Bible14 And King Herod heard about it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him.” 15 But others were saying, “He is Elijah.” And others were saying, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” 16 But when Herod heard about it, he kept…

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Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bell Buckle, Tennessee

Built in 1883, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church is in the picturesque town of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. The Gothic Revival church is now abandoned. It is a contributing property to the Bell Buckle Historic District.

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max: it's christmas! it's time for forgiveness!

grace: that's easter. i can't forgive you if you don't even have a basic understanding of theology.

pete, watching in the corner: i don't remember this from sunday school