People of the words: On mundane

Andrew Taylor-Troutman reflects on words that guide people of faith. Find his blog series here. though this word pertains to being of the..

Outlook Features

Presbyterian churches promise to help families experiencing homelessness

When Beth Undercuffler’s phone rang on a wintry morning in 2018, she knew the call likely had to do with the blizzard..

Presbyterian News Service

Global Language Resources completes ‘intensive period of discovery’

LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Imagine attending the 224th General Assembly in Baltimore and seeing the speaker’s slides appear on separate screens simultaneously in..

Presbyterian News Service

A Corp board gets first look at website designed to ‘help ministry flourish’

LOUISVILLE (PNS) —The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) A Corporation Board got a first look at its new window for the world late Thursday..

Outlook Reporting

Moving Forward commission narrows list of final recommendations

LOUISVILLE – The Moving Forward Implementation Commission is moving closer to finalizing its recommendations to the 2020 General Assembly. During its Jan. 24..

Voices

People of the words: On paradox

This week, Andrew Taylor-Troutman reflects on words that guide people of faith. Find his blog series here. In a poem, author Brian Doyle..

Looking into the lectionary

3rd Sunday after Epiphany — January 26, 2020

Isaiah 9:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23 Ordinary 3A Jesus proclaims, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” The time..

Outlook Reporting

Commission members raise questions about possible per capita and restructuring recommendations

LOUISVILLE – Members of the Moving Forward Implementation Commission voiced reservations Jan. 23 about many of the preliminary recommendations from the Special..

Presbyterian News Service

Two Presbyterian ministries urge opposition to proposed SEC rule

(PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness (OPW) is calling on members of the church to speak out against a..

Presbyterian News Service

Moon Lee and Sandra Hedrick to run as Co-Moderators at the 224th General Assembly (2020)

(OGA) The first candidates have officially announced plans to seek election as Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian..

Religion News Service

Poll: What do Americans know about the Holocaust? Some, not much

(RNS) — A new poll suggests Americans know about the Holocaust, the genocidal campaign against European Jews, but they're fuzzy on the..

Book Reviews

Knowing Our Faith: A Guide for Believers, Seekers, and Christian Communities

Justo L. González Eerdmans, 176 pages Reviewed by Jo Forrest Consider two approaches to writing. One writer presents provocative ideas, dense illustrations..

Voices

People of the words: On righteous

This week, Andrew Taylor-Troutman reflects on words that guide people of faith. Find his blog series here. “Righteous” is derived from the Latin..

Presbyterian News Service

Stated Clerk urges Presbyterian churches to enforce sexual misconduct policies

LOUISVILLE (OGA) The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is urging churches to do more to protect..

Editorials

You are who you imitate

I once heard that pastors preach themselves into belief. I don’t know if this is true, but I can attest to the..

Voices

People of the words: On humility

This week, Andrew Taylor-Troutman reflects on words that guide people of faith. Find his blog series here. Humble thyself in the sight of..

Benedictory

Humankind — Be both

Back in late-summer, I gathered up my birth certificate, my social security information and all the other necessary documentation, and I headed..

Insights columns

A theology for grandparents

Original sin. This Calvinist and Augustinian doctrine supports the idea that Adam and Eve, as humanity’s original parents, passed on their disobedience..