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Here is the sad fact: Every time I step into a church, I never expect to be fully welcomed. As a nonbinary..
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Moving Forward Implementation Commission focuses on key issues facing the PC(USA)
LOUISVILLE – The Moving Forward Implementation Commission continues to interact with key issues facing the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – including the question..
A pastor was approached by a new member …
A pastor was approached by a man who wished to become a member of the congregation. The man said, however, that he..
Synod of the Nile and the Evangelical Church of Egypt.
The Presbyterian Church has worked over 150 years in Egypt. Today, the church works through mission personnel, young adult volunteers and partner..
John Lomperis
“There’s obviously no joy in the pain of others, whether we agree or disagree.” – John Lomperis, a delegate from Indiana to..
Latin American Catholic Bishop’s Conference (40 years ago)
40 years ago — March 19, 1979 The Third General Conference of Latin American Bishops (CELAM III) met in Puebla, Mexico, January..
Nothing personal, BUT …
In middle school, I vividly recall when the phrase “nothing personal” became popular. All of a sudden, we all started saying it. ..
Moving Forward Implementation Commission tackles pressing issues, broader questions
LOUISVILLE – The Moving Forward Implementation Commission is considering making an interim report to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on the progress it’s..
Presbyterian delegates from New Zealand find pride, compassion at UN Commission
NEW YORK (PNS) — Doreen Alefaio was on the grounds of the United Nations checking messages on her phone when she realized what..
Hundreds gather to mourn Robina Winbush
(OGA) COLUMBUS, OHIO – Hundreds of mourners gathered on Friday to say goodbye to the Rev. Robina Winbush, who died March 12..
After cyclone disaster, church organizations mobilize to help devastated Africans
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — When Cyclone Idai struck the Southeast Africa coast last week, it swept away everything in its path, including..
Preaching and politics
“There is no such thing as being non-political. Everything we say or do either affirms or critiques the status quo. Even to..
Will Stony Point Center become a mission arm of the Presbyterian Mission Agency? A look ahead at this week’s PMA board meeting
The leadership of the Presbyterian Mission Agency is proposing a new focus for Stony Point Center— moving from the current emphasis particularly..
Religious, civil rights groups ask Pompeo to request expert probe of U.S. racism
(RNS) — Scores of religious and civil rights organizations have asked U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to request an evaluation by..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responding to several U.S. crises
(PNS) There was a time, it seems to the Rev. Jim Kirk of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, that specific phenomena were isolated to..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responding to cyclone in Southern Africa
(PNS) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding to a catastrophic natural disaster in Southern Africa affecting hundreds of thousands of people. Wind damage..
‘Nones’ now as big as evangelicals, Catholics in the US
(RNS) — In a shift that stands to impact both religion and politics, survey data suggests that the percentage of Americans who..
“I can’t afford to be saved”
Guest commentary by Carlton Johnson If I live to be as old as my birthday, I know that I’ll never forget those..
3rd Sunday in Lent — March 24, 2019
Isaiah 55:1-9; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9 Lent 3C Every now and then God unexpectedly puts me in just the right place..
Baptism books for children
Today Is a Baptism Day Anna V. Ostenso Moore and Peter Krueger Church Publishing, 48 pages The Baptism of Your Child: A..
Most US Christians find Trump signing Bibles inappropriate: poll
(RNS) — If Donald Trump were the pope or another Christian leader, the majority of U.S. Christians likely wouldn’t have minded that..
New committee will evaluate per capita and financial sustainability
How well does the per capita system of funding serve the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? Is a per-member apportionment a viable approach..
Report: Faith-based groups have contributed more than $211M in Hurricane Harvey recovery
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — A new report by the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy finds that faith-based organizations are playing a key..
Continuing the dance of faith and service: A small congregation keeps step with their community
SAN ANTONIO - It’s a question many small congregations face. The neighborhood is economically challenged, the congregation growing older. What’s the future..
Woven together at NEXT Church — The conference in pictures
SEATTLE — Worship. Fellowship. Collaborative learning. The 2019 NEXT Church national gathering had as its theme “Woven Together: Stories of Dissonance, Sacrifice and..
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