From the Archives 20 years ago — February 14, 2000 “Asked to state her opinion of the current status of the PC(USA), she responded: ‘I think it faces a lot of problems...
From the Archives RIP, black and blue (10 years ago) 10 years ago — January 11, 2010 “The time has come to turn the page from a black and blue magazine …..
From the Archives Christmas came — and (80 years ago) 80 years ago – December 20, 1939 There are some days that stand out from the others like Thanksgiving and New Year’s..
From the Archives Immigration forum (10 years ago) 10 years ago — November 30, 2009 “It is estimated that approximately 12 million undocumented people reside in the United States and..
From the Archives Race Relations Sunday (80 years ago) 80 years ago — November 22, 1939 The 18th annual observance of Race Relations Sunday was approaching. The Federal Council of Churches..
From the Archives 70 years ago — September 26, 1949 “The Christian college must make its appeal to our more thoughtful men and women. The things that are seen are temporal but..
From the Archives Woman minister (63 years ago) 63 years ago — November 12, 1956 By 1930, the Presbyterian Church of the U.S.A. had opened the door to ordination for..
From the Archives The church as pastor (50 years ago) 50 years ago — August 11, 1969 The celebration of our national achievement of space travel and the Apollo 11 moon landing..
From the Archives UPCUSA considers special meeting of General Assembly to act on church property issue (40 years ago) 40 years ago — August 20, 1979 The Presbyterian Church in the United States and the United Presbyterian Church in the United..
From the Archives Editorial – 50 years ago 50 years ago — June 29, 1959 Southern states had strict laws segregating the races. Though the General Assemblies had spoken against..
From the Archives 1919: Race Riots, Interracial Commissions and John J. Eagan (20 years ago) 20 years ago — July 19-26, 1999 Approximately “200,000 African-Americans sailed back from World War I - after fighting to make the..
From the Archives The right way to doubt (10 years ago) 10 Years ago — May 25, 2009 “Toxic forms of religion are killing us — sometimes literally, sometimes spiritually. It’s time to..
From the Archives The National Council of Churches (70 years ago) 70 years ago — May 23, 1949 “The week of November 28 through December 2, 1950, bids fair to stand as one..
From the Archives Assembly names seminary professor moderator (60 years ago) 60 years ago — May 4, 1959 Following the address given by the retiring moderator, Philip F. Howerton, the 99th Presbyterian, U.S...
From the Archives 50 years ago 50 years ago — March 31, 1969 The issue of separation of church and state once again emerged when state proposals attempted..
From the Archives Latin American Catholic Bishop’s Conference (40 years ago) 40 years ago — March 19, 1979 The Third General Conference of Latin American Bishops (CELAM III) met in Puebla, Mexico, January..
From the Archives The search for common ground – 30 years ago 30 years ago — March 13, 1989 “Healing, hope and community are recurring themes in the conversation of members of the Committee..
From the Archives Tutu stresses justice, mercy, humility in remarks to students (20 years ago) 20 years ago — February 1, 1999 “‘What does the Lord require of you?’ Micah stated that a relationship with God depends..
From the Archives A family of rivals – 10 years ago 10 years ago — January 19, 2009 “Some convergences of timing … reflect little more than a coincidence. That an African-American would..
From the Archives Dr. Marshall’s prayers (70 years ago) 70 years ago — January 17, 1949 Peter Marshall, Presbyterian minister and pastor of New York Avenue Church in Washington, D.C., was..
From the Archives The smaller church (40 years ago) 40 years ago — November 6, 1978 As almost every Presbyterian knows, our denomination is made up predominantly of smaller congregations. Without..
From the Archives Tolerance or terrorism (20 years ago) 20 years ago — October 26, 1998 “Like it or not, 21st century globalism is the context in which Christians need to..
From the Archives The challenge of migration to the Christian conscience (10 years ago) 10 years ago — October 6, 2008 “The Bible offers a whole spectrum of migration examples … . Migration is frequently portrayed..
From the Archives The World Council is a fact (70 years ago) 70 Years Ago — September 13, 1948 The World Council of Churches met for the first time in August 1948. “For ten..
From the Archives Kagawa seeks to retain disarmament provision (60 years ago) 60 years ago — August 4, 1958 Toyohiko Kagawa, noted Japanese Christian leader, is waging a vigorous struggle to keep Japan from..
