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The Reverend Jennifer Hayes (Red River Presbytery) has accepted a position as Director of Pastoral & Spiritual Care at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Hayes joined the hospital in 2016 as the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Chaplain and, since 2020, has served as the PRN (pro re nata) Chaplain Supervisor. She graduated from […]

5/25/2022: Memphis Theological Seminary has received a $275,000 grant from The Assisi Foundation of Memphis to help establish a partnership between MTS and the Center for Chaplaincy Studies. The grant will be paid over the course of four years and is contingent upon MTS meeting yearly fund-raising goals.

Memphis Theological Seminary announced a new Pre-Seminary Program which will allow the institution to broaden access to graduate-level theological education for ministry, by admitting students who do not have a Bachelor’s degree, but who are able to demonstrate their call, character, and capacity for graduate level theological studies. The Pre-Seminary program gives the seminary a […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read Psalm 47 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Psalm 47 God’s Rule over the Nations To the leader. Of the Korahites. A Psalm. 1 Clap your hands, all you peoples;    shout […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read 2 Chronicles 15:1-15 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 15 The spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded. 2 He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Hear me, Asa, […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 93 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Psalm 93 The Majesty of God’s Rule 1 The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty;    the Lord is robed; he is girded with strength.He has established the world; […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read John 14:1-11 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Jesus the Way to the Father 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read Isaiah 40:12-20 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 12 Who has measured the waters of the sea in the hollow of […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Romans 15:5-6 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance […]

Hunter Wolkonowski, who attends Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Murfreesboro Presbytery) in Winchester, Tennessee, has advanced to the finals of the ABC television program American Idol, now in its 20th season. She performs as HunterGirl and was honored with HunterGirl Day May 17, 2022, in her hometown of Winchester. Mayor Terry Harrell presented her with the […]