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..
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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
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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..
Ordinations (from the Nov. 10, 2014 issue)
Deb Belusa, to pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Lake Alfred, Fla., by the Presbytery of Tampa Bay Wally Johnson, to pastor, First Presbyterian..
Transitions (from the Nov. 10, 2014 issue)
Sara Benedetti, to associate pastor, Second Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Ky. Kathleen Dain, to interim pastor, Church on the Bayou, Tarpon Springs, Fla...
Anniversaries (from the Nov. 10, 2014 issue)
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, Tenn. 150 years
60 years ago — November 15, 1954
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J. Herbert Nelson II
“Churches must provide a moral compass for the nation by getting outside their buildings, engaging in their communities, and shaping public policies..
Deceased (from the Nov. 10, 2014 issue)
Douglas A. Dunderdale, 89, March 23, Oakmont, Pa. Susan J. Ezell, 69, Sept. 29, Falls Church, Va. Mary Frances Ogden Foreman, 94,..
Patriots and Rebels
by John C. Bush CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 286 pages REVIEWED BY WILLIAM G. MCATEE John Bush skillfully weaves together this historically..
Don’t hang up before you’ve said, “I love you”
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Injured or prophetic
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Merri Alexander named senior director of strategic partnership development for Montreat
Montreat Conference Center is pleased to announce that the Rev. Merri Alexander will serve as its Senior Director for Strategic Partnership Development...