Orthodox bishops chafe at Christian persecution in the Middle East (Commentary)
(RNS) On July 25, a delegation of leaders from 15 Eastern Orthodox churches (including the U.S.) met in Moscow with Russian President..
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Book review – The Self-Shaming God Who Reconciles: A Pastoral Response to Abandonment Within the Christian Canon
by Warner Bailey Pickwick Publications, Eugene, Ore. 126 pages. reviewed by ELISA OWEN This book attempts to provide a theological..
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Recovering the discipline of hospitality: An interview with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Ten years ago, a group of Christians in Durham, North Carolina, launched a community of hospitality in a historic neighborhood called Walltown...
ACSWP continues work on reports to GA 221
GHOST RANCH, N.M. (PNS) As it continues to ready General Assembly-mandated reports to the 221st meeting of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s highest governing..
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Donations pouring in for Philippines; but it may not be enough
(RNS) Americans are opening their wallets and providing financial relief to the typhoon-battered Philippines at a pace that may be the third-highest..
Steady stream of abortion cases headed toward high court
WASHINGTON (RNS) A steady stream of abortion cases is heading toward the Supreme Court, making it only a matter of time before..
In Oval Office, evangelicals press for immigration reform
(RNS) Speaker of the House John Boehner signaled Wednesday (Oct. 13) that there would be no immigration reform this year, an announcement..
Book review – The Good Funeral: Death, Grief and the Community of Care
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Editorial – Unanimous diversity
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World Council of Churches Voices Solidarity with Haiyan Victims
First woman and African moderator elected of the WCC Central Committee
Agnes Abuom of the Anglican Church of Kenya, the first woman and first African elected moderator of the WCC Central Committee. —WCC staff..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, ecumenical partners, responding to Philippines typhoon
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) and it’s ecumenical partners ― including the National Council of Churches in the Philippines, the Asia Disaster Response..
Call to Prayer for the Philippines
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An edgy pastor whose edginess isn’t just shtick
PASADENA, Calif. (RNS) The first thing most people mention when they talk about the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber is her tattoos. She has..
Westminster Abbey marks Kristallnacht anniversary with interfaith service
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) At an emotional worship service, considered one of the largest gatherings of Christians and Jews, some 1,600 British men..
In appreciation to our Veterans
In appreciation to our Veterans - I know I speak for many Presbyterians in extending appreciation and thanks to our military..
The Vatican sets rules for new Internet domain: sorry, Catholic bloggers
ROME (RNS) The Vatican has secured the use of the new Internet domain name “.catholic,” but bloggers hoping that platform could ramp..
The statistical grass is not greener on the other side
“We will be better off in another denomination,” said the person who has decided God’s will for their congregation. That assumption has..
Film in review – “Last Vegas”
When you’re sixty-something, the old-age jokes take on special meaning. But also, when you’re sixty-something, you appreciate a comedy that doesn’t just..
Film in review – “Dallas Buyers Club”
Rarely is there a performance that so overpowers the story that it becomes the story. Matthew McConaughey, as Ron Woodroof, gives an..
Annual Moderators’ Conference: What is the story of Presbyterian identity?
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Billy Graham turns 95, still ‘America’s pastor’
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Book review – The Relational Pastor: Sharing in Christ by Sharing Ourselves
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