Regarding ruling elders: Becoming a Community of Faith, Hope, Love, and Witness
During a recent presbytery training event, ruling elders from various churches were working in three small groups discussing the roles and responsibilities..
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Co-moderator Cintrón-Olivieri joins Kentucky youth from three presbyteries
(OGA) Sometimes you must go to great lengths to connect with other people. Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, Co-Moderator of the 223rd General Assembly..
And on this rock: Presbyterian disaster ministry
Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Some come with ample warning, some come as a thief in the night. Some disasters..
Joanne Rogers: On her husband Fred Rogers’ commitment to prayer, church, children
(RNS) — At “91 and a half,” Joanne Rogers remains a devoted advocate for the legacy of her late husband, the iconic..
The utter ridiculousness of worship
Sitting in the back of a presbytery worship service – watching two of my black-robed colleagues call us to confession and read..
Meet Outlook board member John Arwood
John Arwood is a lifelong Presbyterian, raised in Arkansas and ordained as an elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina...
Pew Research Center: Americans have positive views about religion’s role in society, but want It out of politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press release) – A large majority of Americans feel that religion is losing influence in public life, according to a..
The holy work of disaster prevention
The work of disaster relief is more crucial than words can say — crucial, as in highly important and urgent, but also..
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..
The parable of the “Beautiful Boy”
Guest commentary by Joshua Musser Gritter Parallels between the biblical narrative and modern film aren’t always easy to come by. Whether it’s..
23rd Sunday after Pentecost — November 17, 2019
Isaiah 65:17-25; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 Ordinary 33C; Proper 28 God’s cosmic and total transformation hovers, lurks and looms this week...
Creating together at Coastland Commons
SEATTLE – What is the role of creativity in worship? How can music and art and poetry be gateways for connection to..
Pope Francis kicks off World Day of the Poor with free healthcare for disadvantaged
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — To get an idea of what Pope Francis’ pontificate is all about, one need only drop by Saint..
‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ to use church land for affordable housing
(RNS) — Faith congregations across California are responding to the state’s housing crisis by sharing their parking lots with people living in..
Bangkok consultation creates statement of unity
(PNS) The Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) and World Mission organized a gathering with ecumenical representatives from around the world..
Effort to create Presbyterian Mental Health Network moves forward
(PNS) There’s a growing cultural understanding that mental health is an integral part of one’s whole health, and the church can play..
California presbyteries deal with ‘new reality’ of annual wildfire outbreaks
(PNS) The Rev. David Worth has lived in Southern California for 43 years and can recall wildfires as an occasional, fairly contained occurrence...
Welcome to Bar Church
SEATTLE – It’s called Bar Church and yes, you can get a beer at worship if you want. But don’t get stuck..
Losing My Religion: A Memoir of Faith and Finding
William C. Mills Resource Publications, 170 pages Reviewed by Stephen McCutchan Father William Mills, or Bill as he prefers to be called,..
South Sudan Education and Peace Building focuses on teacher training
POCHALLA, South Sudan (PNS) — “They said their teacher has not come,” said Peter, the education facilitator for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)..
Hands & Feet in Baltimore: The Center offers opportunities to serve at the 224th General Assembly
(OGA) Visitors attending the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) next summer in Baltimore will have the opportunity to put..
Border wall art simultaneously expresses hope and resistance
AGUA PRIETA, Sonora, Mexico — Raised in both Douglas, Arizona and nearby Agua Prieta, which is just south of the U.S.-Mexico border,..
Stated Clerk urges U.S. not to withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement
(OGA) The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is asking the United States to reconsider its plans to..
Presbyterian chaplain: Congregations can prevent veteran suicide by building connections
(PNS) In the Mission Yearbook message for this Veterans Day, the Rev. (Capt.) Lyman M. Smith, director of the Presbyterian Council for..
What’s right about First Presbyterian Church of Brawley?
First Presbyterian Church of Brawley, California Six years ago, we discerned God calling us to explore an alternative to our conventional Vacation..
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