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Responding to the Sudan crisis
Because of the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, all seven of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mission co-workers remain out of the country,..
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The member organizations of the Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (PAHSA) are seeking to strengthen the effectiveness of..
Not always an easy choice: Moving into a CCRC often involves hard questions
The decision to move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) can be a challenging one. It often elicits quite a bit..
Soaring on WINGS
On a warm, sunny day, Ed and Anne Marie Germain walk the outdoor trail around the pond at Croixdale senior living community..
Points of tension: Key players react to Stony Point evaluation committee recommendation against incorporation
An evaluation committee is recommending that the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board not approve separate incorporation for Stony Point Conference Center outside New..
Book review – Matthew
by O. Wesley Allen Jr. Fortress Press, Minneapolis. 285 pages. Commentaries on the Gospels are unusual books. They are..
Breaking news – Citing too many unanswered questions, Stony Point evaluation committee recommends against incorporation
Inclusive blessings
At the end of a line of 14 other persons standing in front of our congregation to profess their faith and become..
‘nFOGging’ the General Assembly: Biennial Review Committee proposes changes in how leaders are selected, business is conducted
SARASOTA, FLA (PNS) If you’re a “GA junkie,” book now for the 222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Portland, Ore...
Fathers and Daughters and Mothers and Sons
I remember a time when I remembered my father is also a son who took care of a daughter who was me...
Webinar – Preaching the Easter Sermon
The Easter story is so familiar – what about it can stir afresh the imagination of worshipers? The theme of resurrection is a challenging claim – how shall we climb that theological mountain?
Are you ready to live to be 100?
If you or your parents are not yet ready, this is a time to start thinking about it. There is..
Training sessions to be offered on immigration issues
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Nearly a decade ago, as skyrocketing immigration and the effects of a broken U.S. immigration system brought new challenges..
Face-to-Face, other resources, match call seekers and PC(USA) employing organizations
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The beginning of a new year typically brings a surge of activity for congregations in search of pastors as well..
In Thailand, US evangelicals work to end prostitution
BANGKOK (RNS) A small delicate silver cross hangs around Mint’s neck, a charm she reaches for nervously from time to time as..
Loving the least
Building an older adult ministry to beat all older adult ministries? What a dumb idea, unless you’re just looking to get rich..
Seeking a third way in our life together
Film in review – “American Hustle”
This movie is like “The Sting,” where you find yourself rooting for the con-artists. Except we’re not nearly as courtly in demeanor..
The survey says … !
When churches struggle to develop new and authentic programs to attract children, youth and young adults (often in desperation) it would make..
Book review – Christians, Muslims and Jesus
by Mona Siddiqui Yale University Press, New Haven. 283 pages. Mona Siddiqui demonstrates an irenic and complex view..
Congregations turn to compost for lessons on life, death and the environment
WASHINGTON (RNS) The wheelbarrow outside the sanctuary was overflowing with vegetable scraps; decomposing matter filled the baptismal font; and a pile of..
Despair in the South Sudan: Presbyterians continue to walk with the Murle people in the Jonglei Province of South Sudan
The people of South Sudan need our prayers and support SOUTH SUDAN (PNS) For the Murle people in the South Sudan,..
Creation care: Presbyterians for Earth Care hold annual conference
LOUISVILLE (PNS) More than 100 “creation caretakers” gathered at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center near Little Rock, Ark., recently for “Ethical Earth..
A time to grieve
The other day I attended a meeting of my presbytery. There is, as I have discovered, no rubric in Robert’s Rules of..