Revisiting the gospel in Egypt
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The recent upheavals in Egypt have given the country’s churches “the opportunity to revisit the gospel we preach,” a leading Egyptian..
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Thirst for peace
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PC(USA) reaffirms commitment to deportees via Sanctuary 2014 movement
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The struggle to survive: ‘Violence only leads to more violence,’ Syria International Peacemaker says
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Twelve international peacemakers from around the world are visiting congregations, presbyteries and colleges of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Sept. 19-Oct. 12...
ACREC ‘applauds’ General Assembly divestment vote
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Advocacy Committee for Racial Ethnic Concerns (ACREC) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has issued an open letter to General Assembly..
PMAB committee hears update on study process for proposed revisions to Directory for Worship
LOUISVILLE (PNS) When the 221st General Assembly (2014) voted to forward to the church the draft of the proposed Directory for Worship..
Giving Peace a Chance: GA Moderator Rada Joins Boulder Interfaith Peace Walk
BOULDER, COLORADO (PNS) So, an iman, a rabbi, and a Presbyterian minister met in a parking lot… To be precise, they met on..
Experiencing ‘the church in action’ – Peggy Rada, spouse and traveling partner of Moderator Heath Rada, finds her niche
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The fall travel schedule looks packed for Heath Rada, moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s 221st General Assembly. His itinerary includes..
Battling Ebola with prayer and accurate information
LOUISVILLE (PNS) When Quianaca Wesseh called his son, mother, and sister in Liberia’s Maryland County last week, he urged them not to go..
Regarding ruling elders: Finding your voice as a ruling elder
LOUISVILLE (PNS) “The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles ... calls women and men to all ministries of the Church”..
Going solar in West Virginia
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.V. (PNS) Presbyterian church in West Virginia just got 60 solar energy panels installed on its roof for $1, thanks to a..
Allan Boesak headlines one-day conference on the Belhar Confession
MONTREAT, N.C. (PNS) The Rev. Allan Boesak — an influential anti-Apartheid activist and a principal author of the Belhar Confession — will..
New hunger figures show millions of Americans continue to struggle
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Food drive on wheels: ‘Reverse food truck’ collects food rather than selling it
DALLAS (PNS) Brent Barry picked up his iPhone on an early June Saturday morning and scrolled through his Twitter feed. A tweet from..
From one Presbyterian Rear Admiral to the next: Margaret Kibben becomes first female chief of U.S. Navy chaplains
WASHINGTON (PNS) Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben relieved Rear Adm. Mark L. Tidd as the chief of Navy chaplains during a change..
A National Service of Mourning in remembrance of those who have died in Palestine and Israel
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 6:00 PM Calvary Baptist Church 755 8th St., N.W. Washington, DC 20001 Live-stream at: www.bit.ly/NationalServiceofMourning The loss and suffering..
Witnessing to the world: Columbia Seminary and the Presbyterian Ministry at the U.N. partner to advance global engagement
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations and Columbia Theological Seminary have built a tradition that blends two valued Presbyterian hallmarks — public policy..
From Las Vegas stages to Air Force chaplaincy
MONTREAT, N.C. (PNS) God’s plan for Air Force chaplain Mitchell Holley led him a long way from where he expected to be. Holley..
Jason Brian Santos to head PC(USA)’s collegiate ministries
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Rev. Jason Brian Santos has been named the new associate for collegiate ministries for the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) of the Presbyterian Church,..
Facing up to Ferguson: Faith communities play key role in conversations about race, local pastors say
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Faith communities can and should play a larger role in calling for justice and leading difficult conversations about race, said..
Can we gather at the table?
LOUISVILLE (PNS) For the past twelve years, The Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have been engaged in bilateral dialogue as part..
PC(USA) leaders call for calm and prayer in Ferguson crisis
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Understanding military chaplaincy: Military chaplains bring training, strength, faith to the job
MONTREAT, N.C. (PNS) Military chaplains are the same as any church pastor, except that their congregations wear uniforms, right? In some ways,..
Valdir França joins Presbyterian World Mission as area coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Valdir França has joined Presbyterian World Mission as area coordinator for Latin American and the Caribbean. He will begin his..
Juan Sarmiento joins Presbyterian World Mission
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Juan Sarmiento has been named evangelism catalyst for Presbyterian World Mission. He will begin his duties in October at the..