A Field Guide to U. S. Congregations: Second Edition
A Field Guide to U. S. Congregations: Second Edition
by Cynthia Woolever and Deborah Bruce
Westminster John Knox Press, 2010, p.b., $19.95,
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Parsons letter to Congress supports DREAM Act
Parsons letter to Congress supports DREAM Act
by Jerry L. Van Marter
, Presbyterian News Service
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Gradye Parsons, stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly, has written a letter to members of the U.S. Congress urging them to pass the DREAM Act (S.729/H.R.1751).
Film in review: “Buried”
reviewed by Ronald P. Salfen
“Buried” is a really different movie experience. It’s like a one-act, one-person play, on the big screen.
Film in review: “Let Me In”
Reviewed by Ronald P. Salfen
Yes, I know, we’ve all seen enough vampire movies lately to last us a while.
Beck A. Taylor inauguration as president of Whitworth University planned Oct. 15
Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash., will inaugurate its 18th president, Beck A. Taylor, on Oct. 15, at 3 p.m., in the Fieldhouse on Whitworth's campus.
International peacemakers visit U.S. Presbyterians Sept. 24-Oct. 18
LOUISVILLE — A dozen international peacemakers from 10 countries around the world will visit congregations and presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) from Sept. 24-Oct. 18.
Presbytery’s approval of Larges scruple upheld by Synod PJC
In a 5-4 decision, the Permanent Judicial Commission of the Synod of the Pacific has ruled that the Presbytery of San Francisco acted properly when it allowed Lisa Larges to declare a conscientious objection to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s ordination standards regarding sexual practice.
Larges scruple decision by presbytery upheld by Synod PJC
The Permanent Judicial Commission of the Synod of the Pacific has ruled that the Presbytery of San Francisco acted properly when it allowed Lisa Larges to declare a conscientious objection to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s ordination standards regarding sexual practice.
Metaxas lecture on Bonhoeffer Oct. 7 at Brick Church
The New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas will be giving a lecture open to the public at Brick Presbyterian Church at 62 East 92nd Street in Manhattan. The Oct. 7 event is being sponsored by Brick Presbyterian Church and Auburn Theological Seminary in New York; and the Presbyterian Historical Society of Philadelphia, Pa.
Tribute to Tom Little
New York Pastor Harry Heintz has written a tribute to Tom Little, the lead person in the medical team recently killed in..
My friend, Tom Little
The world has come to know something of the life of Tom Little following his recent tragic death in some far corner..
Heretics
Years ago, I used to believe that God had called me to win Mormons to Christ. I was the classic “anti-Mormon.” For..
European Parliament concerned at state of Jordan River
JERUSALEM (ENI) — The European Parliament has expressed concern at devastation to the Jordan River and has called on Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority to "cooperate and rehabilitate" it.
European Parliament concerned at state of Jordan River
JERUSALEM (ENI) — The European Parliament has expressed concern at devastation to the Jordan River and has called on Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority to "cooperate and rehabilitate" it.
Films in review: “Machete” and “The Extra Man”
reviewed by Ronald P. Salfen
One is pure undistilled machismo — a tattooed, long-haired, tough-looking hombre who never seems to turn away from a fight, and never seems to lose one, either.
Film in review: “The Town”
reviewed by Ronald P. Salfen
“The Town” is a gritty story about bank robbers with a little lilt at the end. Is believing in redemption the same as rooting for the bad guy to get away?
“Easy A”
reviewed by Ronald P. Salfen
There are a lot of reasons for mature, older adult, practicing Christians not to like “Easy A”:
Film in review: “Never Let Me Go”
Reviewed by Ronald P. Salfen
It is virtually impossible to talk about “Never Let Me Go” without spoiling it.
Film in review: “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”
reviewed by Ronald P. Salfen
Sometimes it just all comes together. Oliver Stone is a veteran, decorated director who knew enough to recruit great casting.
German Catholics to apply new procedures in selecting priests
TRIER (ENI) — Admitting past failures in dealing with cases of sexual abuse by clergy against young people, Germany's Roman Catholic bishops have announced stricter procedures for selecting new priests.
The Word and the world
Editor's note: Bruce Gillette, co-pastor of Limestone Church in Wilmington, Del., wrote the following reflection upon hearing about the recent death of Frances Paschal Landers and on the Christian imperative to see and serve the world's most needful.
Caricature of caricatures
The Park51 Islamic center (inaccurately called the Ground Zero mosque) controversy has constructed the ultimate caricature of caricatures.
Of indoor pools and inland seafood
Once, on a reporting assignment, I flew into Bismarck, North Dakota, just before winter’s brutal assault.
Book in review: Hannah’s Child: A Theologian’s Memoir
Book in review: Hannah’s Child: A Theologian’s Memoir
by Stanley Hauerwas
Eerdmann’s 2010. 287 pages
reviewed by Roy H. Howard
Book in review: Theology for a Troubled Believer: An Introduction to the Christian Faith
An Introduction to the Christian Faith
by Diogenes Allen
Westminster John Knox, Louisville, 2010. 223 pp.
$19.95. ISBN 978-0-664-22322-9
reviewed by Ronald Byars