The Place of Christian Education in Advancing the Cause of Social Justice
The Advocate reached out to Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Director of the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness to Washington, D. C., to gain his insight regarding the connection between the work of Christian education and social justice ministry. The above image shows Jimmie (with...
GLAPCE: Equipping the Church to Welcome All
The church should be a place where all feel welcome! Find out more about how to do that at this year’s GLAPCE Fall Event. It’s FREE and easy to join
Session One – Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m.
Session Two – Thursday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m.
Broadening APCE’s Racial Ethnic Base
by Anne Yee-Hibbs As I write this blog article for the Advocate, we are living in social isolation because of the Covid-19 outbreak. During this time, we realize how much we are dependent upon our relationships with our family and friends. It is difficult, and yet we...Labor Day Sabbath
Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident...Rethinking Summer Mission Activity: The Mission Un-Trip
by Brittany Porch Upon canceling our summer mission trips due to Covid-19, the church Session committed to an alternative mission experience for our youth that was safe and offered a meaningful service experience. To pull this off, I had quite the task set before me....Lessons Learned from Virtual VBS
As churches have made adjustments to their regular Christian education programming since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Advocate blog (and APCE leaders) have offered suggestions for program adjustments. We thought we’d follow up with one congregation who...Crafting the APCE Mission Statement
The mission of APCE is to connect, enrich, empower, and sustain persons serving in educational ministry in the Reformed family of churches. This statement has helped guide the purpose and ministry of The Association of Presbyterian Church Educators for about 20 years...
For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe In A Better World: A Conversation with the author
Inspired by real-life events, this honest, intimate look at one family’s response to racism and gun violence includes a discussion guide created by the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, a multicultural center and museum committed to promoting respect, hope, and understanding.
Michael W. Waters is an award-winning author, activist, professor, and pastor.