Covenant Church at
30th & Howard is a Christian church in the tradition of the
Protestant Reformation and allied with the EPC [The Evangelical Presbyterian Church] We believe the Scriptures to be the infallible Word of
God and our final authority in faith and practice, and we find the historic
creeds of the early church (the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed) to be vital
expressions of the most important tenets of the global church universal. When the EPC started in 1981, we determined that we would not disagree
on the basic essentials of the Christian faith, but on anything that was
not essential—such as the issue of ordaining women as officers or
practicing charismatic gifts—we would give each other liberty. Above
all, we committed ourselves to loving each other and not engaging in
quarrels and strife. The result is that when we get together in our
regional and national meetings, we spend most of our time in worship and
fellowship and almost none in arguing with each other.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Evangelization needs ‘unreserved openness’ to others
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| Evangelization needs ‘unreserved openness’ to others, cardinal says at Novendiales Mass |
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| Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, presided at the Mass on the fourth day of the Novendiales, the Church’s nine days of mourning for Pope Francis. |
| Meet the pilgrims from the Jubilee of People with Disabilities |
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| Wheelchairs rolled across cobblestones and walking aids clicked on the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica as people with disabilities passed through the Holy Door. |
| 8 gestures of austerity and love for the poor by Pope Francis |
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| Since his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was already known for his humility, closeness to the poor, and an austere lifestyle that spoke louder than words. |
USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill
Sixth General Congregation of Cardinals: Resignations, Presences, Topics Discussed
ZENIT Staff
At the center of the reflections were topics such as the role of the Church in today’s world and the challenges it faces. The Cardinals shared different perspectives, questioning themselves on what response the Church is called to offer in this time.
Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral
ZENIT Staff
They express special thanks to the Italian Authorities, the City of Rome, the Security Service, Civil Protection, the media, and the workers, including employees of the Holy See and the Governorate of Vatican City State.
EU Under Fire for Funding Academic Project Allegedly Tied to Islamist Ideology
Joachin Meisner Hertz
But critics are raising alarms that the initiative, far from being a neutral academic inquiry, may instead be advancing a politicized, Islamocentric vision of European history — one that downplays or reframes the continent’s Christian foundations
USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill
Tim Daniels
According to Guttmacher’s analysis, more than one million abortions were performed in states without total bans, marking a marginal but significant increase from the previous year
Opus Dei postpones reform of its Statutes after Pope Francis’ death
ZENIT Staff
nstead of the full agenda initially planned—which included discussions on pastoral strategies for the next eight years and a major revision of the Prelature’s statutes—the congress will now focus exclusively on the essential task of renewing leadership positions.
German Episcopate issues guidelines for blessing same-sex couples (among others)
Joachin Meisner Hertz
Among the most notable features is the permission granted to laypeople with episcopal authorization to perform these blessings. This move underscores an openness that aligns with the German «Synodal Way»—a controversial reform movement long seeking more radical changes in Church practice and governance.
Cardinal Becciu will not participate in Conclave: “even though I am convinced of my innocence”
Valentina di Giorgio
Initial discussions among some cardinals reportedly included the possibility of voting on Becciu’s eligibility to join the Conclave. However, that internal tension appears to have been diffused with the cardinal’s voluntary step back.
The Successor of Francis According to Statements by the Cardinals (Part I)
Rafael Llanes
Our intention is to facilitate a balanced judgment before the white smoke rises over the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
Countdown to a new Pope begins: Conclave to start on May 7. Here are more details
ZENIT Staff
The timeline of events adheres closely to the stipulations laid out in «Universi Dominici Gregis», the apostolic constitution issued by John Paul II and later refined by Benedict XVI
Resurrection, then breakfast
Inside the conclave: A visual guide on how the next pope will be elected*
The Washington Post:
Electing a pope comes with a mix of ancient tradition, religious
rituals, political machinations and some mystery.
Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it’s being persecuted
The Associated Press:
Israel denies deliberately targeting civilians and aid staff as part of
its war with Hamas and did not attend the hearing at the International
Court of Justice.
In TikToks and a memoir, a nun makes the unexpected case for convent life*
The New York Times:
Though she long felt a calling, Sister Monica Clare tried Hollywood
first. Her book, and a visit, confirm the warmth — and fragility — of
her new community.
Survey reveals keys to human flourishing: faith and relationships outweigh wealth
Religion Unplugged:
Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR) and Harvard
University’s Human Flourishing Program, along with Gallup and the Center
for Open Science, released the first findings of their ongoing
worldwide survey examining what makes for human flourishing.
Resurrection, then breakfast*
The Christian
Century: Jesus conquers death so he can come back and enjoy another
meal, lingering with his friends for as long as he can.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
MISSIONARY MAN & Presbyterian Church of East Africa - PCEA
One defining characteristic of my spiritual tradition is the sovereignty of God. That means that God is at work at all times, that He never slumbers or sleeps, and that there is no area of life over which we have more authority than He does. We also believe that God works in the world both with our cooperation and without it, and all too often, in spite of it. We muck things up. We believe we have all the answers when in reality we find ourselves asking the wrong questions. What keeps us honest is rubbing shoulders with others both near and far, in our tradition and outside of it. We're not a big "us versus them, Christianity versus the world" sort of people. Humanity is just "us." Should anyone wish to support these causes, they can make checks payable to the "Los Ranchos Presbytery" and write "East Africa Partnership" on the notation line. The address is Presbytery of Los Ranchos, P.O. Box 910, Anaheim CA 92815-0910.
Create Church 04.27.2025
Create Church San Diego is based in North Park, we’re
all about real faith and real community. Whether you're exploring faith
or looking to grow, you’ll find teaching that challenges and encourages
you. We believe everyone was made to create-real connections with the
creator, healthy lives, fulfilling careers, and loving relationships.
GOOD NEWS ON THE 4TH OF MAY @ 6PM
Good News Missionary Baptist Church at 4106 Swift Ave, San Diego, CA 92104. The church is part of the San Diego Southern Baptist Association. It is also a Daniel's Market, where food resources are available on the 1st Friday of each month 9:00 - 11:00.
'How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry’
By Beth Allison Barr |
In this excerpt, Beth Allison Barr follows a mother and daughter who both participated in ministry, but only one worked formally as a pastor. |
Q&A with James Fawcett |
Being With, a 10-week course based on the theology of the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, models the message it seeks to impart. |
By Victoria Atkinson White |
Arcane mores in some faith-based institutions can limit women professionally and contribute to widespread loneliness, writes a director of grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. |
By Cole Arthur Riley |
As the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder approaches, an author and liturgist offers a promise of remembrance and a prayer for breath. |
Q&A with Peter Casarella |
In his words and his gestures, Francis communicated the need for Christian unity and love, says an expert on the Latino presence in the U.S. Catholic Church. |
By Valerie Schremp Hahn |
Married pastors have transformed a vacant strip mall into a community development hub and base for needed services in a St. Louis suburb.
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The church’s take on sex has always been complicated
Lobbying for next pope heats up, with outcome less predictable than ever
The Guardian: Francis
sought to lower the age profile and broaden the spread of the college
of cardinals, and for most, it is their first conclave
Religion News Service: Disgraced Cardinal Becciu agrees to obey Francis’ wishes and leave conclave
Rev. William Barber arrested in Capitol Rotunda after praying against Republican-led budget
Religion News
Service: While arrests of protesters at the Capitol is not unusual, the
response to Barber’s prayer was unusually dramatic: After issuing verbal
warnings, dozens of officers expelled everyone in the Rotunda —
including credentialed press.
The church’s take on sex has always been complicated*
The Atlantic: A new
book on the stormy relationship between God and lust has arrived from
the scholar Diarmaid MacCulloch, who argues that Christian ideas about
sex have been “startlingly varied” and not always so inherently
punitive.
As celebrity-driven churches rise and fall, Capitol Hill Baptist endures*
Christianity Today: Over its 150-year history, the old-school DC congregation has embodied faithfulness over flashiness.
We are not living in a postcolonial world*
The Christian
Century: Many church folk use the word decolonization while ignoring its
only goal: returning Indigenous lands to Indigenous hands.
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