I believe the best place to start with understanding who we are as Presbyterians is with the Book of Order. The Book of Order is more than just a rulebook; it is a foundational guide for all of us. Our foundation starts with God’s mission (F-1.01). In the second...

In the past month, I’ve enjoyed worshiping and leading worship at several churches. I have also attended the Celebrations of the Resurrection for two retired pastors. On June 8, Knox Presbyterian Church celebrated the life and resurrection of the Rev. Dr. Margurite...

Today is the second Monday of the month, and I’m sharing how my faith shapes my interaction with people and God’s creation. Last month, I shared my Statement of Faith. This month, I’m focusing on the first section of my Statement of Faith: I believe in God, the Holy...

Two days ago, the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It took 12 years of war and deliberation for the Constitution to be written and signed, another year for it to be ratified, and, finally, in 1789, to...

On Saturday, June 13, at the Presbytery meeting, we commissioned our twocommissioners and our young adult advisory delegate and prayed for them and their work for the greater church. Today, the 227th General Assembly begins its online committee work. Our commissioners...

In the past two months, I’ve attended several churches, each offering unique experiences. At Live Oak Community Church on May 17, uplifting praise music from the worship team set a joyful tone before Pastor Andrew Ritiau preached on John 12:20-50, reminding us that...

Today is the second Monday of the month, and I’m sharing how my faith shapes my interaction with people and God’s creation. A good place for me to start is with the Statement of Faith that I shared with Presbytery in November. I’m sharing the entire statement of faith...

On the first Monday of the month, I’ll be sharing with everyone a little bit about me. This week, I’m focusing on how I became a Christian. Some people are born into a Christian home; I was fortunate enough to be adopted into one. I have always known that I was...

On the fourth Monday of the month, I’ll be sharing with everyone what it means to me and us to be Presbyterian. This week, I want to focus on the recent shootings at the Islamic Center of San Diego and how we respond as Presbyterians. This recent attack in...