May 25, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (PMAB reports)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s May 25, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and..
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PC(USA) releases 2014 statistical report: Declines in membership, baptisms, ministry candidates
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) lost another 92,433 members from 2013 to 2014 – dropping the denomination’s membership from 1.76 million in 2013..
Being Christian in the 21st century – A Pentecost reflection
by Phyllis Tickle In the constant morphing and shifting of the 21st century, trying to “be” anything at all is a bit..
Outlook Outpost blog wins best in class award
At the "Best in Christian Press" awards presented by the Associated Church Press on May 1, 2015, the Presbyterian Outlook Outpost blog won the..
Transitions (from the May 11, 2015 issue)
Jaco Bester, from pastor, St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Middleburg, South Africa, to First Presbyterian Church, Saline, Mich. Joanne Blair, from assistant pastor..
Calendar Check – July 2015
July 2-5 Hunt, Texas Multicultural Youth Conference Mo-Ranch. moranch.org July 12-18 Gambier, Ohio Beyond Walls featuring Kevin Eckstrom, Tom Ehrich. Kenyon College...
Honorably retired (from the May 11, 2015 issue)
Stanley Errol Adamson, from pastor, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Boulder, Colo. Marshall J. Brown, from pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Manning, Iowa Francis..
50 years ago – “Church’s first woman minister”
50 years ago — May 24, 1965 “Hanover Presbytery in Virginia, the first of the presbyteries in what has become the Presbyterian..
Pope Francis
“Let us ask ourselves: Are we open to ‘God’s surprises’? Or are we closed and fearful before the newness of the Holy..
Deceased (from the May 11, 2015 issue)
Anna Marie Austin, 82, Nov. 13, Chelsea, Mich. William Clinton Barger, 79, Oct. 14, Princeton, N.J. John McKinney Coffin, 85, Nov. 9,..
Chaplains in the workplace: A new ministry opportunity for seminary graduates?
Guest commentary by John Welch Lauren Silverman, a reporter for NPR, released a story titled “Problems with your boss? Try a chat..
Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace
by Anne Lamott Riverhead Books, 2014 286 pages REVIEWED BY SHELBY ETHERIDGE “I thought such awful thoughts that I cannot even say..
Looking into the lectionary coming soon!
Starting May 18 (in time for Pentecost), Jill Duffield will be crafting study aids based on the lectionary Scripture for the coming Sunday...
Four presbyteries meeting: Historic gathering of Presbyterians in Wisconsin
Nearly 250 Presbyterians from four presbyteries (John Knox, Milwaukee, Northern Waters, and Winnebago) gathered May 3-4 for the “first ever” Four Presbyteries..
Two Chicago congregations look to ministry beyond church walls
by Lauren Schneider and Tom Pardo Lake View Presbyterian Church In January 2012, I first entered the distinctive yet unassuming red-shingled building..
2015 commencements: Presbyterian-related colleges, universities and seminaries
PRESBYTERIAN-RELATED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (B) Baccalaureate service (C) Commencement Agnes Scott College, Atlanta, Ga. B: Fri., May 15, 4:30 p.m. C: Sat.,..
Are we each other’s keepers?
Guest Outpost blog by Dawn Martin Hyde “The Baltimore Orioles will play the Chicago White Sox in an empty stadium, the first..
May 11, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (Pentecost)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s May 11, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and..
Calling and Clarity: Discovering What God Wants for Your Life
by Doug Koskela Wm. B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 136 pages REVIEWED BY JAMES F. CUBIE If someone in your congregation believes..
This crag called seminary
by Ken Fuquay This year, after seven long years of “crag-climbing,” I will graduate from Union Presbyterian Seminary. Two framed diplomas with..
No easy way (Vice-moderator’s column)
On Sunday, a congregation member from a church that worships in our sanctuary greeted me with a warm smile. She said, "Your..
Statement from former General Assembly moderators on funding crisis of mission co-workers
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Friends: Greetings in the name of the Risen Christ! We..
The changing landscape: Placement in the PC(USA)
by Susan Fox and Lynn McClintock To commemorate the bicentennial of Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2012, students, staff, trustees, professors and community leaders..
Lila
by Marilynne Robinson Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York. 261 pages REVIEWED BY LAURA CUNNINGHAM If the first book of her Gilead..
Churches in six states honored for inspiring ministries
RICHMOND, Va. - Seven churches in six states have received Congregational Leadership Awards from Union Presbyterian Seminary (Union) for their innovative ministry..