Presbyterian Outreach Foundation
The Presbyterian Outreach Foundation in Franklin, Tennessee, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. They’ve distributed more than $125 million to more than..
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Ibram X. Kendi
“We need to read books that are difficult or unorthodox, that don’t go down easily. Books that force us to confront our..
The lifting of our sin
Any experienced wedding-goer knows what to expect. After the preliminaries are over, it’s time for the preacher to inch forward. Time to..
“What is God about to do?” — Worship at Triennium will engage questions of faith
(PNS) “Why are we here?” and “What is God about to do?” will be the guiding questions on the first day of..
Pastoral care in the 21st century
“Pastoral carers open up space to allow people to consider the overlap between their everyday life and what they believe and experience about..
Apophasis
Nothing happens in this room. That is why we come. Pews have ceased to creak beneath their burden. Elders summing up..
UKirk calls new executive director
(PNS) The UKirk board of directors has called Rev. Virginia “Gini” Norris-Lane as the executive director and campus ministry advocate for UKirk...
National faith leaders call for diplomatic approach toward Iran
(PNS) Faith leaders including the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and the Rev. Jimmie..
First-known minister of Gun Violence Prevention ordained July 7
DALLAS — On Sunday the Rev. Deanna Hollas became the first-known minister of Gun Violence Prevention following a service held at her..
Presbyterian Mission Agency publishes its 2018 report
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Being on Jesus’ side means doing it all, according to the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett, president and executive director..
Books that make me want to be and do better
In May of this year Ibram X. Kendi, director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, published “An Antiracist..
Poll: Americans rarely seek guidance from clergy
DETROIT (AP) — Timothy Buchanan says he never consults clergy about important decisions, but it’s not for lack of faith: He regularly..
The Reverend Joan Salmon Campbell dies at the age of 81
(OGA) A memorial service was held this past weekend for the Reverend Dr. Joan Salmon Campbell, a long-time pastor and leader in..
City of Peace
Henry G. Brinton Koehler Books, 242 pages Reviewed by Michael F. Frosolono Henry Brinton, a Presbyterian pastor, crafted this novel that captures..
Staff spotlight: Roy Howard
Pastor, writer, coach and Presbyterian Outlook book editor since 2009, Roy Howard possesses many gifts and shares them generously with the world. ..
Presbyterian Outlook bicentennial celebration
Congratulatory ads If you are unable to attend the celebration, you can still be a part of this historic occasion. Please consider..
Summer reading
I have six suggestions for summer reading. First, it should include what The New York Times calls “beach reading.” That is, in..
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..
Amy Butler, first female pastor of The Riverside Church, to step down
(RNS) — The first female pastor to lead The Riverside Church in New York City is leaving the historic, progressive Christian church...
‘Greatest hymn’? Sacred song enthusiasts vote in ‘madness’ tournament
(RNS) — Four months after March Madness, hymn lovers are awaiting the outcome of a different kind of tournament that will answer..
Sanctuary churches say fines against immigrants meant to sow fear
(RNS) — About a dozen people taking refuge in sanctuary churches across the country received a letter from Immigration and Customs Enforcement..
4th Sunday after Pentecost — July 7, 2019
2 Kings 5:1-14; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Ordinary 14C; Proper 9 Seventy-two disciples. One servant girl. A group of Naaman’s servants. Not battalions..
Prayer for the Fourth of July
God of all tribes and every nation, on this day of cookouts and fireworks, parades and pool parties, we pause to remember..
Consider the Women: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible
Debbie Blue Eerdmans, 224 pages Reviewed by Deborah McKinley Speaking about Mary, the mother of Jesus, author Debbie Blue reveals the point..
Hands and Feet initiative gains traction and picks up speed
What does it look like when more than 1,000 Presbyterians come to a city for the biannual General Assembly? How can they..
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