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(ENI) A group of economists and church representatives from the Caribbean says the economic crisis has provoked increased levels of crime and violence in the region and has led to the destruction of social safety nets.
(ENI-RNS) — Two prominent Hispanic Christian organizations are divided on whether Latinos should participate in the 2010 U.S. census, while U.S. Catholic bishops say it’s in everyone’s “best interest to be counted.”
Acts, by Richard I. Pervo. Hermeneia. Fortress, 2009. Hb., 838 pp. $85.
Easily gathered metrics like Sunday attendance are useful but deceptive.
Somewhere in Antarctica, two polar bear cubs take their first look at the chilling, snowy world.
“Terminator: Salvation” is a step backward in the classic series, because the logic is so inconsistent.
Will the seminaries survive? Given a dependence upon free will offerings and endowment income, seminaries all around the world are struggling to keep their doors open amid the recent economic downturn.
A memorial service was held April 25 at Immanuel Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) in Hartford, Conn., for the Rev. Carl S. Dudley, a renowned innovator in connecting churches with their communities.
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Sightings Web site of the Martin Marty Center at the University of Chicago Divinity School. Used by permission.
So Amendment 08-B is coming up short. It is not going to pass (see. p. 6). Nobody is rejoicing.
I have rewritten the Young Adult Ministry section on the Church Wellness Web site (www.churchwellness.com) at least five times in the past few weeks.
Toxic forms of religion are killing us — sometimes literally, sometimes spiritually. It’s time to look into our own hearts. Are we part of the problem?
(RNS) The United Methodist Church’s highest court has ruled that clergy may not officiate at same-sex unions, even in states where such marriages are legal, and gave the final approval for the George W. Bush Library to be built at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
Robert Trawick, in “Reformed Use of Scripture,” The Presbyterian Outlook (April 13, 2009), makes several assertions that call for a response.
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, Texas
Alma College, Alma, Mich.
“What is our Presbyterian stake in the educational enterprise?
NEW YORK — Three years ago, when moving to Manhattan was still a dream, our oldest son led us to 84th and..
NAIROBI — (ENI) Christian leaders in East Africa are calling for a unified international approach to the Somali sea pirate menace, while warning continued payment of ransom is a security risk.
(ENI/RNS) —Do you tweet during church? Isn't it rude?
(ekklesia) The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) is calling on religious leaders and communicators to emphasize the need for urgent and radical action on climate change in the run-up to the international Climate Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 6-18, 2009.
PRINCETON, N.J. (ABP) -- A week after releasing a poll for the first time showing a majority of Americans describe themselves as pro-life, the Gallup Organization reported new numbers showing public opinion moving to the right on a number of other social issues as well.
(ENI)--To stem a nationwide shortage of full-time clergy, the Church of Scotland is considering the use of "virtual ministers" who would preach over a live video link to congregations that do not have a permanent minister.
WASHINGTON — (RNS) The Pentagon included Bible verses on the covers of confidential reports at the start of the Iraq war, featuring photos of soldiers and quotes about "the full armor of God" and seeking divine help, GQ magazine reported.
GENEVA — (ENI) Celebrations around the 16th century Reformer, John Calvin, will form part of a meeting starting on May 21 in Geneva that will bring leaders of two global Reformed church organizations together to plan their merger into one worldwide communion.
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