Why we need Belhar
Why the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) needs to add the Confession of Belhar to our Book of Confessions can be answered with one word: racism.
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Film in review: “Tangled”
“Tangled” is the animated adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale “Rapunzel.” It’s a really strong production, with great singing voices, a credible plot, a big helping of humor, and a romance to root for, besides.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES- November 19 • 2010
To our fellow Presbyterians:
Police raid Sudan churches’ offices during referendum build-up
NAIROBI (ENInews) — The head of the Sudan Council of Churches has been calling for close scrutiny of out-of-country referendum registration processes in Kenya, Uganda, and Egypt, while also reporting that police recently stormed the council offices breaking down doors, and conducted a search.
UNAIDS says Pope’s condom move makes HIV cooperation easier
GENEVA/ROME (ENInews) — The head of UNAIDS, Michel Sidibé, says a statement by Pope Benedict XVI that the use of condoms is justified when intended to reduce "the risk of HIV infection" will make it easier for international organizations to cooperate with faith-based organizations in the fight against HIV and Aids.
Christmas carols during Advent
I am a Christmas music nut. When the season rolls around, I overdose on the stuff on my car stereo and boom..
BOP continues to adjust new U.S. health care plan
BOP continues to adjust new U.S. health care plan
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Board of Pensions continues to adjust the Medical Plan covering church employees in response to passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) by the U.S. Congress in March 2010.
Amendment 10-A: It’s just plain unbiblical
Our pastor counsels me to continue our debate about ordination requirements "in a rich, fruitful and scholarly way, which helps us understand what God is calling us to be and to do now and in the future."
In Support of Amendment 10-A: Time to Move On
Recently our son has been looking for a church home.
Film in review: “Megamind”
reviewed by Ronald P. Salfen
“Megamind” is one of those superhero films designed for children that give the adults something to think about, as well.
Film in review: “The Next Three Days”
I can’t remember when I was rooting for the bad guys this unabashedly.
Film in review: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One”
Here, in the long-awaited semi-finale to the enormously successful series of novels made into movies, our trusty trio of neophyte magicians, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) have graduated from Hogwarts School just in time for a resurgence in power of the evil Voldemort.
Film in review: “Unstoppable”
You would think that in this technological era, we wouldn’t have a mechanical disaster like a runaway train. But we did. And it wasn’t that long ago, in southern Pennsylvania.
Film in review: “For Colored Girls”
“For Colored Girls” is Tyler Perry’s adaptation of the play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enough.” Like good theater, it’s more about the character development, and the personality interplay, and this strong ensemble cast leaves some really strong impressions:
Film in review: “Tamara Drewe”
"Tamara Drewe” is one of those British relational comedies, where everyone is witty and clever, and seems to be doing the “Aw, shucks” routine with hands in pockets and shoes scratching the dirt and tongue planted firmly in cheek. You almost expect Hugh Grant to come shuffling onscreen with that ironic, crooked grin, shrugging and scuffling.
Ronald Salfen interviews Stephen Frears, Director of the film, “Tamara Drewe”
RS: When you’re behind the camera, how do you decide when a “take” is right, and when do you order a re-take?
SF: It’s a matter of the tone, (cupping his hand to his ear) I have to “hear” it.
The Christmas carol wars
There are any number of passionately debated controversies animating the church these days — sexuality, Christology, the Middle East — but none may raise the heat in local congregations as much as the venerable debate about exactly when the congregation starts to sing its beloved carols.
December Eighteen: Awaiting the First Snowstorm
Three to five inches,
that’s what they’re saying,
overnight into the morning hours.
And tail-lights glow as streets and parking lots,
Advent 1: “… where war is a staple of life …”
“… where war is a staple of life …” with one eye and a nod to Isaiah 2:1-5
Celebrate the Season: Welcome the Stranger
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:6-7, NRSV.
Reading a la Craddock
Editor’s Note: Providing editorial commentary in this 2010 Fall Book issue is Roy W. Howard, pastor of St. Mark Church in Rockville, Md., and Outlook book editor.
Survey produces church life snapshot
LOUISVILLE — The largest survey of worshippers ever conducted in the United States shows that “there is more gray hair in Presbyterian pews today” than in 2001 – Presbyterian worshippers are on average 17 years older than adults in general in the country – and that Presbyterian congregations are getting smaller and experiencing more financial stress than they were nine years ago.
2011, 2012 budgets OK’d by GAMC
LOUISVILLE The General Assembly Mission Council has approved revised mission budgets for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for 2011 and 2012.
Cincinnati pastor aids man, faces attackers
Harold Chapman, 80, pastor of College Hill Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, is being called a hero after he helped a young shooting victim Oct. 4, by fending off his attackers.
H. K. Christian leaders urge release of Liu
(ENI) Hong Kong Christian leaders have urged the government in Beijing to release 2010 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Liu Xiaobo, who was honored for his “long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China.”