First United Presbyterian Church of Darlington

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

Why Words Matter When It Comes to Homosexuality

We can all agree that gaining understanding is at a premium when it comes to the topic of homosexuality. So what are we to make of (the words) “homosexual” and “gay”? Are these two words alike? Are they synonymous in meaning? Perhaps they are. Then again, there are such differences in people’s minds when they …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

Why Are So Many Christians Unhappy?

The only way to have joy is to say a full “Yes” to God. Which means saying “No” to the world.

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

Why an Unfriendly Small Church Is Worse than an Unfriendly Big Church

Walking into a small church for the first time can be an act of great vulnerability.

New Life Presbyterian Church of La Mesa (Surprised by Hatred?

18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. 20 Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word…

Why and How Did We Get a Bible with These 66 Books?

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

Start your path to financial well-being with the Board of Pensions

The Board of Pensions offers comprehensive benefits to PC(USA) congregations and affiliated employers: medical, retirement, death, disability, and more.

Work toward well-being with new Call to Health challenges

The Board of Pensions offers comprehensive benefits to PC(USA) congregations and affiliated employers: medical, retirement, death, disability, and more.

Do you want to learn more about the Bible? — Christ Presbyterian Church

Increase your biblical literacy by joining a Learning Group this spring.

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What does it mean to be called?

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What About the Church’s Silence?

Why are we who preach and teach “the truth will set you free” largely bound by silence regarding sexual assault and abuse?

How White Privilege Affects the Church

When I was in college I took a trip to a very poor part of India. I had not traveled much outside the United States. What I saw stunned me.

How to Keep Millennials Engaged in Church

If the current trends continue, many churches could find themselves quite literally dying out within a few years. Depending on your point of view, this could be a sign of healthy cultural progression or a near-apocalyptic catastrophe. In any case, it certainly raises some interesting questions.

What if Churches Started Churches?

Good churches should add “church starting” to the list of ingredients that define their health.

Why does the Church have confidential scriptures?

The full body of knowledge that comprises the Scientology religion is contained in more than forty million spoken and written words on the subject—all by L. Ron Hubbard, the source and founder of Scientology.