Temple cultus Superceded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.
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Retreats can build trust
In this season of leadership retreats, it’s important to focus on trust and communications.
Conversations
It’s amazing, isn’t it, how much our lives have been shaped by conversations — from those first listening-only conversations with doting parents to the pastor’s final visit at our bedside; from the teacher showing us how to draw to the police officer asking if we know how fast we were driving; from comparing Christmas gifts with neighbor kids to the domestic disagreement between spouses; from the class discussion to the flirty introductions with the eHarmony date; from the lengthy love letters to the telegraphed text messages. Conversations define our lives.
Camps and conference centers facing changes in leadership, programming
For three of the leading Presbyterian conference centers – Ghost Ranch, Stony Point, and Montreat – this is a time of transition.
The new world of conferencing: Solitude and a cell phones
For camps and conference centers, where part of the appeal is the opportunity to get away from the pressures of everyday life, creature comforts often raise their ugly little heads.
Poll: most teens think lying and cheating can be ethical
A new survey finds that 80 percent of American teenagers believe they are “ethically prepared” for life in the real world but 40 percent believe they have to “break the rules” to succeed.
Palestinians in Christian housing fear return of Israeli bulldozers
Beit Sahour, West Bank — (ENI)--One morning two months ago William Sahouri woke up to find that, after six years, Israeli bulldozers had returned to the hilltop opposite his apartment building.
Amendment 08 B: Serious problems
The presbyteries are beginning to debate and vote again on the controversial “fidelity-and-chastity statement” in our Book of Order (G-6.0106b).
Lent Resource, Virtual Holy Land pilgrimage available during Lent
(Ekklesia) The online journey began Feb. 25 (Ash Wednesday) organized by the UK-based international development agency Christian Aid.
Church-hosted tent city helps more than just the homeless
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories about congregations engaged in significant outreach and evangelism ministries, reflecting the General Assembly’s commitment to “Grow Christ’s Church Deep and Wide” [www.pcusa.org/deepandwide ]. — Jerry L. Van Marter
BREAKING NEWS: MICHAEL JINKINS SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT:
Several months ago I was asked to write an article on heresy for the “What Presbyterians Believe Series” in Presbyterians Today. When..
Setting the Record Straight
New federation seeks to mobilize atheist students in Britain
(ENI) A new umbrella organization offering support and resources for non-religionist students is to sponsor annual "Reason Weeks" at several universities in Britain with support from atheist activist Richard Dawkins.
John Paul II faced deaths threats during Poland visits in 1980s
(ENI)--A Polish historian says Pope John Paul II was the target of an assassination plot during a 1980s pilgrimage to his homeland in Poland, and that the country's communist rulers used the plot as an excuse for clamping down on opposition groups.
New U.S. Orthodox church leader faces “immense” task
(ENI) The new head of the Orthodox Church in America, which is trying to shake off years of internal problems and financial scandals, says he "laughs off" any comparison made between himself and U.S. President Barack Obama as a reformer and agent of change.
First-ever YAM-Jam May 27-30 in Austin
(PNS) More than 100 Presbyterians involved in collegiate ministries will gather in Austin, Texas, the “live music capital of the world,” May 27-30 for the first YAM-Jam.
Interim Ministry Consortium looks toward future
The Interim Ministry Consortium (IMC) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) marks its 10th anniversary this year, but the group is more focused on the future than on its past.
Australian religious leaders pledge interfaith response to fires
(ENI) Australian religious leaders have made a commitment to a unified response to the devastating bush fires that have seared across southeast Australia, particularly the state of Victoria.
Global ecumenical network wants Lenten action on water
GENEVA — (ENI) An international network of church-linked agencies campaigning for access to water is using the Internet to promote water justice during the period of Lent, the annual Christian season of penitence in preparation for Easter.
Hong Kong protesters rally against ‘religious hegemony’
HONG KONG — (ENI) Hundreds of demonstrators have protested in Hong Kong against the "religious hegemony" of some local Christian groups in a recent public debate on whether to include same-sex couples under an anti-family-violence law.
Presbyterians urged to double giving to One Great Hour of Sharing
LOUISVILLE — In just one hour, Presbyterians can help bring water to communities in the Dominican Republic, rally against government corruption in Cameroon, and provide support to those still struggling to rebuild on the Gulf Coast.
WCC seeks young adult stewards for upcoming meeting
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is accepting applications now for its 2009 Stewards Program, Aug. 19- Sept. 4 in Geneva, Switzerland, in conjunction with the meeting of the WCC’s Central Committee.
Prominent clerics nominated to head breakaway South African party
(ENI) The former general secretary of the All Africa Conference of Churches, Mvume Dandala, has been nominated as the presidential candidate of a breakaway faction of South Africa's ruling African National Congress in the country's April 22 elections.
It’s up for grabs: A status update on the voting for the New Amendment B
So how goes the voting on ordination standards for Presbyterian ministers, elders and deacons? An article written by Leslie Scanlon appearing in this week’s edition of The Presbyterian Outlook reported the latest vote tallies as the magazine went to print. But the tallies have changed considerably since then.
Younger elders
Now he’s gone and done it. Clark Cowden, the executive presbyter of San Diego Presbytery has questioned the structure of our General Assemblies. He has said that the whole week of deliberation and decision-making is broken (p. 11).