J. Dana Trent is on a mission to discuss death with the post-Millennial generation
RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — The students in J. Dana Trent’s World Religion class watched closely as she unwrapped several Native American objects..
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The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe
Richard Rohr Convergent Books, 260 pages Reviewed by Leslie A. Klingensmith “Homecoming” — that’s the best word I can think of to..
Stated Clerk speaks out against president’s Middle East plan
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) says he sees nothing in President Donald Trump’s Middle East..
Trump curbs immigration for 6 nations in election-year push
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Friday that it was curbing legal immigration from six additional countries that officials said did..
Compassion fatigue and Matthew 25: Theresa Cho speaks to church educators
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — “What are a couple things you can let go?” Theresa Cho, pastor of St. John’s Presbyterian Church in..
Unpacking Matthew 25 with Lisa Sharon Harper
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — “Get out your Bibles.” In order to understand the message of Matthew 25, go back to Matthew 23. This..
General Assembly co-moderator finds stories of faith in the borderlands
TUCSON, Arizona (PNS) The Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly, was eager to visit the U.S./Mexico border before her presentation..
Credal Query
(from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead) Just whence is that “thence” He shall come from? And –..
4th Sunday after Epiphany — February 2, 2020
Micah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 Ordinary 4A Blessed are … So begins this famous sermon of Jesus. Blessed are …..
The Love of God and the Age to Come: No Eternal Hell
Thomas Ronald Vaughan Wipf and Stock, 152 pages Reviewed by Richard L. Morgan This is a much-needed book on a subject often..
Get out of the box: APCE participants worship and serve in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - What happens when you put hundreds of Christian educators together in a single room? It’s the perfect set-up..
For some Latinos, grappling with their Christian identity can be complicated
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Allen Hernandez wears his Christian faith and his indigenous Maya roots on his sleeves, literally. His left arm..
Presbyterian Historical Society awards Heritage Preservation Grants
(PHS) The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has awarded four Heritage Preservation Grants to PC(USA) congregations. The winners are Handsboro Presbyterian Church in..
Willow Creek confirms abuse allegations against Hybels’ mentor Gilbert Bilezikian
CHICAGO (RNS) — Willow Creek Community Church — still grappling with former senior pastor Bill Hybels' history of alleged sexual harassment and..
What’s right about First Presbyterian Church?
First Presbyterian Church — Russellville, Kentucky Once a month, First Presbyterian Church invites veterans of all service eras – whether they served..
Ash and Starlight: Prayers for the Chaos & Grace of Daily Life
Arianne Braithwaite Lehn Chalice Press, 144 pages Arianne Braithwaite Lehn is a pilgrim. She makes that abundantly clear in this set of..
Healthy Pastors, Healthy Congregations: Board of Pensions program combines financial education with pastor grants
Ken Green read the room of the pastor and congregational leaders gathered before him, and noted the elder sitting off to..
Survey: In most areas, smaller congregations every bit as vital as larger ones
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — In general, smaller- and medium-sized congregations in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), together with their counterparts in the Episcopal Church,..
Cameroon migrant facing deportation gets stay pending her appeal for asylum
(PNS) Members of the Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church in Apple Valley, Minnesota, prepared to say goodbye to one of their members..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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