Racial Equity Advocacy Committee calls for humane treatment of asylum seekers and refugees
June 24, 2019 Members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), The Racial Equity Advocacy Committee (REAC) is a standing committee of the General..
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Commission clarifies oversight authority in Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) legal cases
The Moving Forward Implementation Commission – meeting in an unannounced closed session on a Sunday night – has acted to make it..
Milestones and moments
Sitting beside my daughter, a senior in high school, in a darkened theatre in Charleston, South Carolina, I heard the author of..
Embracing the boring in the spiritual life
On a recent silent retreat at a Sisters of Charity convent, I walked the beautiful labyrinth etched on the lawn. I appreciate..
Board of Pensions: Medical dues should remain unchanged for 2020
Board of Pensions finances are robust and the funding of its plans and programs secure, Executive Vice President Michael F. Fallon Jr.,..
Holy needs
Two ice cream trucks came to our community when I was a child. The first sold Eskimo Pies, Bomb Pops and Orange..
Maddie Crum
“The name of the genre alone – self-help – suggests that in the face of hardship, be it personal or societal, the..
Gambell Presbyterian Church
The Presbytery of Yukon and Gambell Presbyterian Church in Gambell, Alaska, held a dedication ceremony for a long-awaited church building and a..
Words soft and swee
A Presbyterian teenager in North Dakota asked his teacher, “Why do you carry on so much about ‘keeping our words soft and..
The right way to doubt (10 years ago)
10 Years ago — May 25, 2009 “Toxic forms of religion are killing us — sometimes literally, sometimes spiritually. It’s time to..
Philadelphia Episcopalians explore what happens when church is separated from Sunday
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) — St. Stephen’s, an Episcopal church in Center City Philadelphia, isn’t open on Easter. There are no sermons on Sundays...
Called to transition
Guest commentary by Laura Viau “So… how many churches have you served?” I can understand why I get this question. If I’d..
2nd Sunday after Pentecost — June 23, 2019
1 Kings 19:1-15a; Luke 8:26-39 Ordinary 12C; Proper 7 Elijah, on the run, fleeing Jezebel, seeks refuge in the wilderness, under a..
A Sojourner’s Truth: Choosing Freedom and Courage in a Divided World
Natasha Sistrunk Robinson IVP Books, 208 pages Reviewed by Rachel Cheney As a former Marine Corps officer, seminary graduate and founder of..
Juneteenth: An American celebration
(PNS) While not the most widely known or celebrated holiday, Juneteenth is certainly one of the more significant holidays in the history of..
In God’s hand: A successful pastoral transition from beginning to end
The following is an oral history of a successful pastoral transition at Hampton Presbyterian Church in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. You’ll hear from a..
Amid broad drop in charitable donations, giving to God down $3 billion last year
NEW YORK (AP) — Charitable giving by individual Americans in 2018 suffered its biggest drop since the Great Recession of 2008-09, in..
Jihyun Oh named director of Mid Council Ministries
(OGA) A familiar face in the Office of the General Assembly is taking on the leadership role in Mid Council Ministries. Jihyun..
Moving Forward Implementation Commission takes action on financial sustainability
In August, the Moving Forward Implementation Commission wants to make a progress report of sorts to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) at Big..
Atheist watchdog drops fight to halt clergy housing allowance
(RNS) — The Freedom From Religion Foundation has dropped its long-running fight against the clergy housing allowance permitted by the U.S. government...
Ghost Ranch chooses next executive director
Paul Fogg has been selected to be the next executive director of the Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center. (Contributed photo) (PNS)..
Bright spots in ministry
I have found myself complaining far too often lately, so I am pausing to notice the bright spots in ministry. It is..
What’s right about Green Acres Presbyterian Church?
Green Acres Presbyterian Church – Portsmouth, Virginia Danish and Devotions is our nursing home visitation project. Having five residents at a nearby retirement..
New report urges congregations to aid family caregivers
(RNS) — A new report on family caregivers details how congregations can play a role in supporting the increasing number of members..
Diane Moffett casts the Matthew 25 vision to the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board
Diane Moffett, president and executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, wants all Presbyterians to hear of the Matthew 25 vision in..
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