Columbia Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the creation of The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. and Jan C. Walker Presidential Scholarship. The new scholarship was made possible by an endowment gift of $1 million from an anonymous donor in honor of the lifetime of Christian service by the couple. “We are excited about this award which recognizes the pastoral and lay leadership of Tom and Jan at Palms Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Beach, FL,” said Dr. Leanne Van Dyk, president of Columbia Seminary. “Columbia Theological Seminary was formative in Tom’s pastoral leadership. This endowment gift will provide a permanent way to recognize their ministry and continue to support the development of future ministerial leaders at Columbia Theological Seminary.” The gift is one of the largest received in recent years. It supports a new level of scholarship for a three-year Master of Divinity degree. The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. and Jan C. Walker Presidential Scholarship will be awarded for … [Read more...]
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Outlook Features 4 hours ago
More than pink and blue blankets
“Oh, I love this gray blanket!” said the new young mother. As the newly hired director of children and family ministries, I was paying a visit to a family with a newborn. I had brought a selection of blankets that had been lovingly created by the church knitting group, and I intentionally had brought along this recently completed gray-and-white blanket in addition to the selection of traditional pinks and blues. The new mother continued: “This is perfect. We did the nursery in neutrals.” I smiled inside and then outwardly as… continue reading... -
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Prayer for Earth Day
The earth, and all that is within it, is yours, Lord God. Every creature great and small, you made and cherish them all. We confess, Creator God, that too often we have exploited rather than loved your good earth. We recognize our selfishness, our shortsightedness, our ungratefulness and our lack of regard for the air and sea, the dirt beneath our feet and the living beings dependent upon an unpolluted world. Forgive us, Gracious God. Pick us up off our knees and enable us to stand and look afresh with… continue reading... -
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On the Road
Headed back home we were, after a day of strange reports and rumors. Some of the women had gone early to wash and wrap the body, but came running back claiming they had been met by angels, told that the Lord was still alive. Cleopas and I were skeptical, knowing all that loss and shock can do to people’s minds at times like these. Anyway as we walked along – only a permitted Sabbath journey – we were overtaken by a stranger who joined us on our way. “Why so… continue reading...
Parties in Stamford case had tried to expedite process in order to get a ruling on the merits of the case January 1, 1995 Uncategorized86 views The General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission -- in sidestepping the question of exactly how deeply a session should be required to probe into the private life of a gay elder who has acknowledged being in a committed, life-long relationship but has declined to say whether he is sexually active -- has put the question off but has not put it to rest.- Ministering with the Earth January 1, 1998 Book Reviews60 views By Mary Elizabeth MooreChalice. 1998. 226 pp. Pb. $19.99. ISBN 0-8272-2323-4 Ministering with the Earth is a quiltwork, both the on-the-ground activity and Moore's book about so ministering. Moore, professor of theology and Christian education at Claremont School of Theology, is fond of the metaphor, suitably pastoral and feminist.
- Remembered Voice: Reclaiming the Legacy of 'Neo-Orthodoxy' January 1, 1998 Book Reviews58 views By Douglas John HallWJKP. 1998. 145 pp. Pb. $18. ISBN 0-664-25772-0 It was in this order. I first read Tillich's Dynamics of Faith. Riveting. Next came The Courage to Be. Gripping. Then I went back and read the first volume of the Systematic Theology. Things began to make sense. Next came Biblical Religion and the Search for Ultimate Reality. Positive.
Sojourners all: Presbyterians involved in international advocacy November 20, 2018 Outlook Features1 comment “These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.” Hebrews 11:13
Millions of stories of internally displaced persons (IDP), refugees and immigrants from around the globe will never be told or heard. Many of their stories will go to the grave with them. Even when they are told, who is listening? Too many IDPs who remain in their homeland are forced to find refuge in insecure buildings, where they are neither safe or warm. They suffer hunger a...
The correct way to pray July 25, 2018 Outpost Blog1 comment My all-time favorite writing on the subject of prayer is a little article by Wayne Zunkel titled “The posture of the right thumb during opening prayers in morning services during January in leap years” (published in 1956 in Brethren Life and Thought). It begins as follows: “This is a question of profound importance and constant discussion and perplexity among ministers.” This 1,600-word article gives four possible postures: downward, upward, straight forward and the ubiquitous “crossed thumbs.” I found this great piece of satire while I was researching ways to incorporate physicality into prayer, and beyond offer...
Presbyterian Outlook recognized at Best of the Christian Press Awards April 18, 2019 Outlook Reporting1 comment CHICAGO — The Presbyterian Outlook received top honors in several categories at the Associated Church Press (ACP) 2019 annual conference in Chicago last week. The ACP awards recognize excellence in faith-based media — including magazines, news services, online media and podcasts.
The Presbyterian Outlook was commended at the ACP “Best of the Christian Press Awards,” receiving:
Best in class: Denominational magazine.
Best in class blog: Outlook Outpost blog...
Anonymous donor gives Columbia seminary $1 million gift
More than pink and blue blankets
“Oh, I love this gray blanket!” said the new young mother. As the newly hired director of children and family ministries, I was paying a visit to a family with a newborn. I had brought a selection of blankets that had been lovingly created by the church knitting group, and I intentionally had brought along this recently completed gray-and-white blanket in addition to the selection of traditional pinks and blues. The new mother continued: “This is perfect. We did the nursery in neutrals.” I smiled inside and then outwardly as I handed her this handmade gift from the church. As the parent of a transgender child, my own vision and sense of compassion has broadened even in the simplest of ways as I am drawn to honor the diversity of all human beings. This even includes newborn babies. I cannot in good conscience show up to visit a newborn with only a choice of pink or blue blankets from the church. There must be more, whether it’s creamy off-white, or gray-and-white (by far the current … [Read more...]
EXECUTIVE PRESBYTER
Presbytery of the Mid-South. We believe God is calling a visionary leader who will guide us into a new reality for a changing world. With strategic skills and the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with diverse congregations this leader will engage trust to collaboratively and strategically vision the way forward for our Presbytery. If you have the energy for reformation, determination to persevere and exceptional listening skills, are transparent and eager to effect change, know when to tread troubled waters and when to hold firm, are fearless and creative in risk taking, are traditional and able to envision the future, you can help us transition from who we are to the next generation. View MIF #72559.AA0. To apply, send a cover letter and PIF/résumé to: [email protected] Visit our website: midsouthpresbytery.org. Presbytery of Mid-South 449 Patterson St Memphis TN 38111 Job Type: Full-time … [Read more...]
ASSOCIATE GENERAL PRESBYTER
The Presbytery of Charlotte is looking for an Associate General Presbyter to equip congregations for ministry. The Presbytery of Charlotte recently developed and adopted a new structure that will distribute and balance perceived and real power and locate it in the life, ministry, and mission of our congregations. This new vision and structure seeks to create conditions for new ministries across congregations, relationship-building, and traditional Presbytery functions. This person will work with teams in the Presbytery to ask congregations "what God is doing in their lives" and to help equip congregations, working with our new General Presbyter, Jan Edmiston. View our MIF # 72560.AA0 on the Church Leadership Connection. Presbytery of Charlotte 2831 N Sharon Amity Rd Suite A Charlotte NC 28205-6605 presbyofcharlotte.org Job Type: Full-time … [Read more...]
Prayer for Earth Day
The earth, and all that is within it, is yours, Lord God. Every creature great and small, you made and cherish them all. We confess, Creator God, that too often we have exploited rather than loved your good earth. We recognize our selfishness, our shortsightedness, our ungratefulness and our lack of regard for the air and sea, the dirt beneath our feet and the living beings dependent upon an unpolluted world. Forgive us, Gracious God. Pick us up off our knees and enable us to stand and look afresh with wonder at all the beauty you bestow upon us. Give us eyes to see the colors and light that beckon us to care for the sky and land. Grant us ears to hear the birds’ songs and the crickets’ chirps as they call us to be good stewards of the trees and soil they call home. Give us the wisdom to stop, see, listen and feel your glory made known through the countless variety of flowers, insects, plants and animals in every corner of this your globe. May the beauty of this, your … [Read more...]
Wild Church founder Victoria Loorz finds resurrection on Easter and Earth Day
(RNS) — Easter and Earth Day arrive on successive days this year, and some churches are welcoming the coupling. Among them are the 100 or so churches that are part of the Wild Church Network, a loose circle of Christian congregations that meet outdoors as a way of fostering a deeper relationship with God through nature. The three-year-old network was founded by Victoria Loorz,a graduate of the evangelical nondenominational Fuller Theological Seminary and an environmental activist. Loorz, 57, now leads Echoes Church in Bellingham, Wash., which this year will host an Easter Walk starting at Bellingham City Hall and ending at the Maritime Heritage Park. The Wild Church Network includes pastors from the Episcopal, Catholic, Lutheran and nondenominational traditions who feel, according to its website, “burdened by the love of Christ to invite people into direct relationship with some of the most vulnerable victims of our destructive culture: our land, our waters, the creatures with … [Read more...]
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