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..
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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..
Dear White Christians: For Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation
by Jennifer Harvey Wm. B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 272 pages REVIEWED BY KRIS HAIG This volume, part of Eerdmans’ “Prophetic Christianity”..
April 27, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s April 27, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and..
Transitions (from April 27, 2015 issue)
Nancy Bass, to commissioned ruling elder, Erin Presbyterian Church, Roseville, Mich. Christian Boyd, to stated clerk, Milwaukee Presbytery Cathy Cummings Chisholm, from..
Calendar Check – June 2015
June 4-7 Stony Point, N.Y. Convocation of Peacemakers featuring Paul K. Chappell, Amal Nassar. Stony Point Center. presbypeacefellowship.org June 12-14 Harrisonburg, Va. Presbyterian..
Honorably retired (from April 27, 2015 issue)
Douglas Craven, from member at large, Charleston, S.C. Jack B. Wilkers, from pastor, Third Presbyterian Church, Staunton, Va. John E. King, from..
Todd Gitlin
“Universities are not fallout shelters. Brutalities cry for attention. Attention to the appalling causes disturbance. Deal with it. You’re at school to..
Anniversaries (from April 27, 2015 issue)
Salisbury Presbyterian Church, Midlothian, Va., 50 years
Deceased (from April 27, 2015 issue)
Richard H. Ainsworth, 87, July 4, Manteo, N.C. Aurelia Takacs Fule, 88, Nov. 23, Albuquerque, N.M. G. Edward Gearhart, 80, Oct. 24,..
Ordinations (from April 27, 2015 issue)
Denise Anderson, to stated supply pastor, Unity Presbyterian Church, Temple Hills, Md., by National Capital Presbytery Hannah Dreitcer, to associate pastor, Westminster..
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Dr. Leanne Van Dyk named tenth president of Columbia Theological Seminary
DECATUR, GA. — The Board of Trustees for Columbia Theological Seminary voted unanimously today to appoint Dr. Leanne Van Dyk to be the..
Deceased (from the April 13, 2015 issue)
Clay D. Bostic, 85, Sept. 23, Norman, Okla. Z. Floyd Bowerman, 102, Sept. 17, Vero Beach, Fla. Joseph S. Donchez, 84, Oct...
Honorably retired (from the April 13, 2015 issue)
Cheng-Hsien Chen, from pastor, Taiwan Presbyterian Church of Greater Chicago, Des Plaines, Ill. David L. Dobler, from executive presbyter, Alaska Presbytery James..
In the light of the promise – 30 years ago
30 years ago — April 1, 1985 Maybe in the heart of the disciples there was “a feeling of relief when Jesus..
Transitions (from the April 13, 2015 issue)
Richard Floyd, to interim pastor, Church of the New Covenant, Doraville, Ga. Shelli Latham, to pastor, Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, from..
Kara Tragesser
“I think all of us were just so wanting a miracle to happen. And a lot of the times when you want a..
From Whom No Secrets Are Hid: Introducing the Psalms
by Walter Brueggemann Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 188 pages Reviewed by Victoria L. Bethel The Psalter has been cherished by..
One day at a time: Recovery as a follower of Jesus Christ
Guest commentary from Keith Kaufold As you’ve undoubtedly seen in recent news, addiction in the church — especially among leaders — is..
Developing, nurturing and sustaining a music ministry in smaller churches
by Billy Baker Music has been an integral aspect of the worship service for centuries. Whether it involves traditional chant, hymnody or..
Slow Church: Toward A Deeper Life Together
A 90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) featuring C. Christopher Smith Click here to purchase the..
Church music in larger congregations — More than a joyful noise
by Julie Vidrick Evans Most of my colleagues agree there is great satisfaction in leading a church music program. We lead choirs..
PC(USA) signs on to amicus brief seeking to change the fate of millions of immigrants
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), through its highest ecclesial officer, has signed on to an amicus brief calling for the lifting of..