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Fellowship for Undergraduates Reflection: Visiting the Mexican War Streets

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 by ptsblog
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As a 2023 participant in the Miller Summer Youth Institute’s Fellowship for Undergraduates Program, I can say that one of the fantastic parts about the fellowship is how much time we spent experiencing the different parts of the city of Pittsburgh. One such day was when we went on a tour of the Mexican War…

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Books for Pastors: Pastoral Care

Posted on January 1, 2024November 6, 2023 by ptsblog
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“What are some books that every pastor should read?” PTS faculty were asked this question in spring 2023. Consider these 10 recommendations for pastoral care:  Herbert Anderson and Edward Foley, Mighty Stories, Dangerous Rituals: Weaving Together the Human and the Divine Lynne Baab, The Power of Listening: Building Skills for Mission and Ministry Jean Stairs,…

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day in Your Church

Posted on January 1, 2024January 3, 2024 by ptsblog
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a civil holiday in the United States, celebrated on the third Monday of January each year (King’s birthdate was Jan. 15, 1929). However, many churches celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. King in worship that weekend, with special attention to the way King’s Christian faith influenced his activism…

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