Church, state clash coming under SB 1070
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Editor's Note: This the final interview by The Presbyterian Outlook with moderator candidates for the 219th General Assembly coming up July 3-10 in Minneapolis. Interviewed is Julia Leeth, pastor of First Church, Lompoc, Calif.
Remembering war, Korean Christians to pray for peace
(ENI) — South Korea's national church council is to mark the
60th anniversary of the beginning of the 1950-53 Korean War with a week
of national reconciliation that will on June 17 include a prayer meeting for
peace with North Korea.
World Council of Churches head leads team to Haiti quake zone
(ENI) — A delegation of international Christian leaders led by Olav
Fykse Tveit, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches,
is in Haiti for a three-day visit to meet church leaders, government
officials, and those affected by the January 12 earthquake.
Buchanan announces retirement plans
(PNS) John Buchanan, pastor of Chicago’s historic Fourth Church, will retire in January 2012.
“Correction”
The editorial, “Peoria”, states that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) owns 54 shares of stock in Caterpillar, Inc., in light of correspondence made available to us from MRTI to Caterpillar’s legal counsel.
GA committee leadership is complete
LOUISVILLE — Committee leadership is complete for the 18 Assembly Committees of the upcoming 219th General Assembly (2010) in Minneapolis, July 3-10.
Church agency warns Kyrgyzstan violence may spread
OSH (ENI) -- The worst conflict in Kyrgyzstan since a revolution in April, may currently be confined to an area around the southern city of Osh, but the international ACT Alliance, an emergency aid and development agency, has warned that the fighting could spread.
Blasts at Kenyan Christian prayer rally kill seven
NAIROBI (ENI) -- Church leaders in Kenya have said they are holding the government responsible for two explosions at a constitution prayer rally June 13 in Nairobi, in which seven people died and nearly 100 were injured.
Film in review — “Karate Kid”
I watched this film in the company of an eight-year-old boy, probably the ideal target audience, whose one-word commentary was “Awesome!” All of the following remarks should be taken in that context.
Outlier bride, outlier church
The wedding season is upon us! Given the large number of single female Ministers of Word and Sacrament, I am amazed that I am one of this year’s brides.
PRE-GA- CALENDAR CHECK
June 8: Online Webinar: Pre-GA Briefing on the Proposed New Form of Government Task Force
Calling out seminaries — for the called
My friend Peggie was in her 50s when she answered God’s call to ministry. She’s active in the local church, serves on the leadership team, preaches on occasion, and is naturally gifted in evangelism.
Philadelphia pastor fifth to stand for moderator
A Philadelphia pastor, James A. Belle, is the fifth candidate for moderator of the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
On target, online
Of the three venues for Multichannel Church — on-site, off-site and online — “the greatest of these” is online.
Eric Nielsen is fourth moderator candidate
A fourth candidate – Eric Nielsen, a pastor from Wisconsin – has been endorsed to stand for moderator of the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
2011, 2012 budgets approved; staff positions, work areas cut
As the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues to feel the impact of declining membership and revenue, 49 employees at the denomination’s national headquarters have lost their jobs.
Peoria
Will it play in Peoria?”
The Outlook speaks with James A. Belle
TPO: In your opinion, what is the most significant matter to come before this General Assembly, and how do you propose that the Assembly respond to it?
The Outlook speaks with Eric Nielsen
TPO: In your opinion, what is the most significant matter to come before this General Assembly, and how do you propose that the Assembly respond to it?
The Outlook speaks with Maggie Lauterer
TPO: In your opinion, what is the most significant matter to come before this General Assembly, and how do you propose that the Assembly respond to it?
The Outlook speaks with Jin S. Kim
TPO: In your opinion, what is the most significant matter to come before this General Assembly, and how do you propose that the Assembly respond to it?
The Outlook speaks with Cynthia Bolbach
TPO: In your opinion, what is the most significant matter to come before this General Assembly, and how do you propose that..
Meet the Moderator candidates
On the evening of Saturday, July 3, candidates for Moderator of the 219th General Assembly in Minneapolis will be placed in nomination, will deliver five minute speeches, and then will respond to questions from the commissioners and advisory delegates.
Social witness and peacemaking at the 219th General Assembly
In a changing world, is there space for the prophetic voice of the church to speak into the public square?