Communion in the Reformed rite is not ‘just a symbol’ as many, especially Catholics, repeat — Edgewater Presbyterian Church By narrowing salvation down to only where a person can physically obtain their version of the Eucharist, they aren’t just excluding other Christians. They are trying to fence in the Holy Spirit.

Let’s set something straight about Reformed rite Communion: it is not just a symbol

#eucharist #communion #lordssupper #dailybread

President Eisenhower said to look at weapons as theft of food, housing, healthcare for Americans I was recently watching a news video about the military’s latest technological breakthrough, a drone called LUCAS.

The late Republican president and U.S. Commander of Allied Forces who led the fight against Hitler told us on this day in history, April 19, to look at new weapons built by America as thievery from the American people

#iranwar #nokings #eisenhower #pcusa #chicagopresbytery @pcusa.bsky.social

He’s talking ballroom, triumphal arch; not war, food, fuel prices Karoline Leavitt was forced to the podium to push renderings of a new White House ballroom and triumphal arch despite the worries of voters ahead of midterms.

With all the critical emergencies going on, WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is being forced to push the new ballroom and the triumphal arch to the media—instead of the #IranWar, food and fuel costs, cuts to #CatholicCharities and other social aid

#nokings @catholiccharities.bsky.social

“The doctor will see you now”

Say no to possible United-American Airlines merger A duopoly or triopoly of major air carriers in the U.S. will make travel more expensive and deteriorate quality—because there’s no incentive to change when you’re the only choices.

#UnitedAirlines CEO floats idea of merger with #AmericanAirlines to create world’s largest airline. Stop further consolidation by letting your congress members and Senators know

#ual #aa #comeflywithme #leavingonajetplane

U.S. Senate, House candidates should take a stand against predatory pharmaceutical ads We’re one of only two nations that have not banned ads for prescription drugs on television.

All those #prescriptiondrugs commercials need to go. They’re actually a dangerous part of our #healthcare industry’s corruption and has adversely affected many of the seniors especially in our own congregation

This week is the celebration of the birth of the Shakyamuni Buddha—the historical #Buddha

Trump Posts Ranting Attack Calling Pope Leo ‘WEAK on Crime’ Leo has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The pope said this month’s threat from Trump to destroy Iranian civilization was “unacceptable.”

Leo, who is known for choosing his words carefully, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that ‌began on Feb. 28. sojo.net/articles/new...

Ask the Elder: Why do we say Jesus ‘rose again’ in the creeds? — Edgewater Presbyterian Church When we hear the word "again" in modern English, we usually assume it means a repeat performance, like watching the Melania movie for a second time or going back to the Jewels because you forgot the...

A little theology lesson. A tiny one

#apostlescreed #nicenecreed #easter @pcusa.bsky.social

Our own Rev. Kristin Hutson joined Cardinal Blase Cupich in responding to the overt use of religion by national leaders to justify war

#pcusa #chicagopresbytery #nokings #nowar #stopthewar #iran

Did they just have Melania talk about the Epstein files to distract us from the war mess?!!

Mental Health: Science says prayer has many uplifting benefits — Edgewater Presbyterian Church Thich Nhat Hanh once observed that through our tea, we can see the clouds and the rain, and through our mindfulness, we can touch the peace and the wonders of life.

#Prayer —no matter the religion or even to the Universe and nature—has many #mentalhealth benefits

#pcusa #chicagopresbytery @pcusa.bsky.social

Iran Deal: U.S. pays reparations, allow uranium enrichment, Iran gets $2M per ship in Hormuz Does this sound like President Donald Trump has delivered a win for the U.S.? It looks like Iran gets more benefits than before the war started.

10-point Iran ceasefire deal

#iran #stopthewar #nokings

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#MentalHealth #Healing

Are you following the risen Christ or the empire that crucified Him? — Edgewater Presbyterian Church In the shadow of rising tensions and the talk of total war, we are seeing a deep split in how people of faith think about power and the lives of those across the ocean.

Who are you following? The risen Christ or the empire that crucified Him?

#iran #nokings #stopthewar

President, SecDef use religion to justify war; Church must respond politically against it This move essentially invites the Church to meet them on that same ground to talk about policy and power.

When the highest leaders of the nation use religion to justify military destruction on entire peoples, the Church MUST push back. To Hell with separation of Church and politics at that point

#nokings #iran #nowar #pcusa #chicagopresbytery @pcusa.bsky.social

Thanks to WBEZ and NPR for inviting us to share our thoughts on the current escalation of rhetoric and threat of total annihilation of Iran by Trump, Hegseth, and some Evangelical and nondenominational ministers

#nokings #nowar #iran

MAGA pastor defends prayers for total destruction of Iran; Gospel says, ‘No!’ — Edgewater Presbyterian Church To hear a minister of the Gospel call for “overwhelming violence” is not just a lapse in judgment. It is a theological crisis. It is a perversion of the very faith that claims to follow a Savior who d...

Praying for annihilating an entire peoples opposes the Gospel of Jesus Christ

#iran #iranwar #nokings #nowar

The Feast of the Resurrection

#pcusa #chicagopresbytery #easter @pcusa.bsky.social

Good Friday and Winslow Homer’s slaves with the old mistress — Edgewater Presbyterian Church One is a scene of post-war American tension; the other is the darkest day of the Church calendar. But the more I look at the eyes of the women in the cabin, the more the connection settles in.

It’s not a #GoodFriday painting. Or is it?

#winslowhomer #slavery #emancipation

As a priesthood of all believers in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), both presbyters and people gathered, we reaffirm this tonight

“Serve one another as I have served you.” Traditionally on this night for over a thousand years, ministers reaffirm the Mandatum—that their office is to serve others as Christ served others. It was tradition for pastors to wash the feet of some of their parishioners as part of that promise

One Presbyterian’s view of the Shroud of Turin — Edgewater Presbyterian Church Despite our history of iconoclasm, the value of something like the Shroud isn't necessarily about whether it is real in a laboratory sense.

Let’s talk about the #ShroudofTurin and why it actually matters

#theology #reformed #presbyterian #pcusa @pcusa.bsky.social

The Mandatum (mandate) Jesus gave as He washed the disciples’ feet was this: As I have done, so shall you to others. In other words, I came to serve not to be served. You will do the same