A letter from the Hispanic/Latino National Presbyterian Caucus re: Michael Brown, Eric Garner and Advent
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Theology from the Trenches: Reflections on Urban Ministry
by Roger J. Gench Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 145 pages REVIEWED BY JEFF KREHBIEL My friend and colleague Roger Gench’s..
Top scholars gather for Columbia Seminary’s Colloquium 2015
Decatur, GA—Columbia Theological Seminary announced the speakers for its Colloquium 2015 to be held on April 20-22. Titled “The Church Facing the..
Heath Rada to speak at Columbia Seminary’s spring convocation
Decatur, GA — Dr. Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will speak at the Spring Convocation..
December 8, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s December 8, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..
In defense of Black Friday
Guest commentary by Derek R. Davenport Black Friday is coming. It comes earlier each year. This year, some retailers are starting their..
Calendar Check – February 2015
Feb. 2-4, 2015 Austin, Texas MidWinter Lectures featuring Jack Haberer, Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Kimberly Long, Paul Roberts. Austin Theological Seminary. austinseminary.org Feb...
Deceased (from the Nov. 24, 2014 issue)
Joseph Degi, 89, Jan. 1, Ft. Collins, Colo. John DeSanto, 78, March 11, Vincennes, Ind. John Ashby Dick, 94, March 9, Columbia,..
Calendar Check – January 2015
Jan. 2-5, 2015 Montreat, N.C. Peace Bound 2015 Montreat College Conference featuring Jamie Tworkowski, Alexie Torres-Fleming, Amos Disasa, Kelley McLachlan. Montreat Conference..
Ken Niumatalolo
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Thanksgiving – 70 years ago — November 22, 1944
“In this year of liberation, which has seen so many millions freed from tyrannical rule, it is fitting that we give thanks..
Honorably retired (from the Nov. 24, 2014 issue)
Leila Eden Evans, from pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Mount Gilead, N.C. Lois Ann Furgess-Oler, from temporary pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ,..
Unauthorized actions: Memorandum from executive leaders of thirteen presbyteries
Date: November 13, 2014 To: The Rev. Marilyn Gamm, Chair, Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Cc: Linda Valentine, Executive Director From: Executive Leaders of Thirteen Presbyteries* Subject: Unauthorized Actions..
Anniversaries (from the Nov. 24, 2014 issue)
First Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud, Minn. 150 years
Donating a pastoral library
When my friend, a Presbyterian pastor, was dying in the hospital, the last thing on my mind was his professional and personal..
Breaking News: Letter from Outlook board president announcing new editor
Dear Friends of The Presbyterian Outlook,It is with great joy and enthusiasm that I write to share that earlier this month, the board..
A letter to the PMA executive committee in response to ethics violations
Dear Rev. Gamm The Racial Ethnic Caucuses of the PC(USA) welcome and support the recent decision of the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Executive..
The Bible’s Yes to Same-Sex Marriage: An Evangelical’s Change of Heart
by Mark Achtemeier Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 137 pages REVIEWED BY MARY HARRIS TODD Christ’s family is in deep discussion..
November 24, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s November 24, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..
Edna Palmer, Presbyterian ecumenist, dies at 97
NEW YORK – Edna Leigh Dunn Palmer, 97, a lifelong Presbyterian who was one of the ecumenical movement’s most valued and effective..
Come and See: Presbyterian Congregations Celebrating Weekly Communion
by Ronald P. Byars Cascade Books, Eugene, Ore. 150 pages REVIEWED BY JOHN P. BURGESS Ronald Byars believes passionately in weekly communion...
Worshipping communities partner to create new Advent devotion book
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The new worshipping community, Through The Lens, in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming has created a..
U.S., Cuban religious leaders press humanitarian case for prisoners’ release
NEW YORK (CWS) The Rev. John L. McCullough and two fellow religious leaders ― including Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk Gradye..
Dementia: Living in the Memories of God
by John Swinton Eerdmanns, Grand Rapids, Mich. 298 pages REVIEWED BY WILLIAM F. MAY John Swinton’s book dares to re-describe the headlong..
Honorably retired (from the Nov. 10, 2014 issue)
Jane Clupper, from validated ministry, Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery Kenneth G. Y. Grant, from validated ministry, Northeast Retirement Services, Inc., Woburn, Mass. Thomas..