Seminary in the woods
Is there a better place to discern one’s vocation than out in the woods?
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Way-Points: Spirit’s respite
Our modern lives are full and we often find ourselves compelled to do more or get more with the time we have.
Common Threads
As we gather in God’s presence, we like various beads are strung,
Some with gifts of proven merit, some unheralded and unsung.
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The Golden Rule
Editor’s Note: This is the thirteenth essay in a series dealing with theological topics of interest and importance to Presbyterians.
Christians rejoice at better Church-State relations in Mozambique
(ENI) Christians with links to Mozambique, a nation considered Marxist and anti-religious after its independence in 1975, have been reflecting on the way church-state relations have improved in the country since then.
Educating the rest of us
Christian educators don’t gather at their annual APCE conference (see p. 6) to hear statistical analyses of denominational growth trends.
Linda LeBron, fellow educators, shine the light
SAN ANTONIO — Organized around the theme, “A Light to the Nations,” from Isaiah 42:6–7, the annual Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) conference drew together about 1,000 leaders from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Reformed Church in America, the Christian Reformed Church, the Presbyterian Church of Canada, and the Moravian Church in America.
Faith-based, community groups seek public sector participation
With a new administration in Washington, faith-based groups are keeping an eye on what policies the Obama administration is supporting and how the new Congress is leaning — trying to get a sense of who will be listened to, and what role people of faith might play.
10 minutes with… Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter’s recent book, We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan that Will Work, reviews the contributions of past U.S. presidents toward peace in Israel and Palestine, and advances his hopes that President Barack Obama might be able to complete the task.
ACC – advice or advocacy?
The advice to the 218th General Assembly (2008) from the Advisory Committee on the Constitution again brings into question the committee’s objectivity.
Lent 4: Jesus and Nicodemus
John 3:14-21
This passage represents the conclusion of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus about rebirth and baptism, and in a sense answers Nicodemus’ final question “How can these things be?” (3:9).
We are the Presbyterians
(Editor’s note: This “hymn” may be sung to the tune “Aurelia” to
which we usually sing the words “The Church’s One Foundation.”)
Full disclosures
The heart of any effective Communications Strategy is a radical commitment to communicating information. You have to believe that constituents need and deserve information in order to participate effectively.
Lent 3: Temple cultus superceded
John 2:13-22
John’s account of Jesus’ activity in the temple portrays Jesus going to Jerusalem early in his ministry.
Lent 2: The unique Son of Man
Mark 8:31-38
Editor’s Note: This devotional is the second of seven to run in the Outlook in observance of the 2009 Lenten season. They are based on the lectionary texts for each week.
Lent 1: The task of our journey
Mark 1:9-15
Editor’s Note: This devotional is the first of seven to run in the Outlook in observance of the 2009 Lenten season. They are based on the lectionary texts for each week.
Lilly Conference at Presbyterian College explores globalization issues
Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., hosted the Lilly Conference February 27 and 28, to address globalization and diversity issues.
World Council of Churches now sifting applicants for top post
GENEVA — (ENI) The search for a new general secretary for the World Council of Churches has closed with the head of the search committee saying only that a number of candidates have been nominated, but without naming any of them.
GAC staff faces May unpaid furlough as budget cutting measures continue
LOUISVILLE — In yet another indication of the financial crunch facing the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the denomination’s national staff was notified March 6 they will be furloughed for one week of unpaid leave in May.
“Blasphemous” South African student magazine sparks heated debate
Cape Town — (ENI) A complaint by South Africa Christian groups over an article deemed blasphemous in a University of Cape Town students' magazine resulted in the withdrawal of it by a country-wide retailer from its shelves, sparking a national debate.
Michelle Obama visits homeless program at Western Presbyterian Church in D.C.
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Caption: First Lady Michelle Obama joins those who served breakfast today (March 5) at Miriam’s Kitchen, a feeding ministry of Western Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. Photo by Carol Howard Merritt, used by permission.[/caption]First Lady Michelle Obama visited and served meals at Miriam’s Kitchen for the Homeless at Western Church in Washington, D.C. today (March 5) as part of her effort to focus attention on the issues of nutrition and the homeless.
GAPJC tells synod to reconsider restoration case
The Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area did not make a mistake when it voted in January 2008 to restore the ordination of Paul Capetz, an openly-gay theology professor who will not promise that he will live in celibacy, the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission has ruled.
Marshmallows to mission
What do marshmallows and mission have in common?
Way-Points: Spirit’s respite
Our modern lives are full and we often find ourselves compelled to do more or get more with the time we have.