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Baptism of the Lord — January 12, 2020
Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of the Lord — Year A God is a gentle bringer of justice who shows..
Presbyterian observers reflect on UN climate talks
(PNS) Representatives from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its partners have returned from an international climate conference that left some observers disappointed..
Dates revised for 225th General Assembly (2022)
(OGA) While the 225th General Assembly (2022) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is still two and a half years away, plans are..
Most states agree to admit refugees as judge hears lawsuit to stop resettlement order
(RNS) — A federal judge in Maryland heard arguments Wednesday (Jan. 8) in a lawsuit by three faith-based organizations against the U.S...
Preaching from the Old Testament
Walter Brueggemann Fortress Press, 196 pages Reviewed by Paul Rowland Jr. “Have you ever seen workers in the street lift off a..
Stated clerk looks ahead to new year
LOUISVILLE (OGA) A new year brings new challenges and the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) believes the..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance making initial assessments of earthquakes in Puerto Rico
(PNS) The Rev. Edwin A. González-Castillo was frozen, as the Earth shook. It was Tuesday morning, and he was in Guanica, Puerto..
Prayer for Puerto Rico
God, you assure us that when the earth trembles and the hills shake, your covenantal love remains forever. We cling to your..
What General Assemblies have said about the Nixon case, and what it means for impeachment today
LOUISVILLE — One of our more prophetic pastors, Bruce Gillette, has suggested that we keep in mind a 1974 resolution of the..
Meet Presbyterian Outlook Foundation board member Tom Currie
An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Tom served as pastor of congregations in Brenham, Texas, and Kerrville, Texas, before helping..
Of pastors and saints
Perhaps being a saint means living somewhere between the holy and the ordinary, writes Julie Raffety.
Prayer for Australia
God of all creation, we weep at the destruction wrought by wildfires in Australia. The images of land, homes, people and animals..
PC(USA) Washington office calls for diplomacy with Iran
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness in Washington D.C. is urging members to contact their congressional representatives..
Mirror of our truth
As I get older, I spend more time in front of the mirror each morning. The issue isn’t vanity — at least..
A rich treasure trove of history
At the Presbyterian Historical Society, we collect the raw materials that support the study of history, but what we deem important enough..
Faith leaders try to combat stigma of mental illness, suicide
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Lead pastor Kurt Lange at East Coast International Church north of Boston texted Kristen Kansiewicz, “How do you know..
Presbyterians and interfaith friends continue to wage war on veteran suicide
(PNS) Since its establishment in 2015, the nonprofit Interfaith Veterans’ Workgroup, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has provided a supportive interfaith community to..
U.S. funding law delivers wins for church and affiliated employers, ministers and employees
PHILADELPHIA (Board of Pensions) — Important protections for retirement and health benefits plans operated by churches, religious institutions, and affiliated organizations were..
College Conference at Montreat: The language of aspiration and inspiration
MONTREAT, North Carolina (PNS) — Preaching from Deut. 6:4-9, a text she described as both aspirational and inspirational, the Rev. MaryAnn McKibben..
Being the best church we can be in an ever-changing world
In wishing the Presbyterian Outlook a happy 200th celebration, I have to first say I cannot remember a time when the Outlook’s..
College Conference at Montreat: Receiving rest and direction from God
MONTREAT, North Carolina — It was Friday’s happy task for the Rev. Rachel Hébert and A Williams of Williamsburg (Virginia) Presbyterian Church..
College Conference at Montreat: “We are not going to change the world. God is”
MONTREAT, North Carolina — Before delivering the final keynote address to the Collegiate Conference at Montreat Saturday, the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins addressed..
200 years and counting
I read plaques and historical markers, especially those found in and around churches. Many offer only a name: “Given in memory of _______.”..
Wrestling with total depravity
For years, I’ve been the pastor assigned to teach about Presbyterian theology and polity to people interested in joining the congregation. I’ve..
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