The Presbyterian Church of the Suislaw in Florence, Oregon
The Presbyterian Church of the Suislaw in Florence, Oregon, observes the holidays. But once a month they keep things from getting dull..
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Jeffrey Myers
“We’ve got to stop hate and it can’t just be to say we need to stop hate. We need to do, we..
On the South’s racial crisis (60 years ago)
60 years ago — December 8, 1958 In November 1957 a group of Atlanta ministers signed a statement dealing with integration and..
Board receives Lilly grant to expand Healthy Pastors, Healthy Congregations
PHILADELPHIA (Board of Pensions press release) — The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has received a $1 million grant..
Most Presbyterians oppose government proposals to limit refugees, immigration
(PNS) Presbyterians view immigrants more favorably than they did in 2011 and are more involved in immigrant ministries than they were in..
Highlights of the new tax law for pastors and churches
The 2017 legislation passed as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TC&JA) has several implications for tax year 2018. The 1,097-page document..
Moving Forward Implementation Commission gets moving
The Moving Forward Implementation Commission held its first meeting by conference call Dec. 17 – a time of introductions and presenting preliminary..
Interfaith Caravan of Hope: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) delegation travels to McAllen, Texas
McALLEN, Texas — As people from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador continue to make their way to the Mexico-U.S. border, a delegation..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) delegation crosses border into Mexico
McALLEN, Texas (PNS) — It’s been a long four months for Marleny and her family. Since Aug. 28, she, her daughter, son-in-law..
A Presbyterian prophet of black power: The witness of Gayraud S. Wilmore
American Presbyterians have an imperfect history regarding racial justice, but in the 20th century they took some courageous stands. While white people..
Surrendering to the wait
This Advent, I’m centering myself in Isaiah 30:15: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall..
Why ‘Silent Night’ and the stories around it endure 200 years later
(RNS) — It was the night before Christmas, and not a creature was stirring. Except for the mice at St. Nicholas Church in..
PC(USA) A Corporation covers strategic direction, finances as board meeting concludes
LOUISVILLE – The board of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation moved swiftly through a series of actions Dec. 14, heard positive..
Regarding ruling elders: Lord, teach us to pray
(OGA) Prayer is crucial for effective spiritual leadership. Most of us would agree with this, but many of us do not feel good..
#LoveKnowsNoBorders: The privilege, people and power of nonviolent protest
Guest commentary by Bruce Reyes-Chow “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,..
Children share asylum journey through art
This weekend, Gregory Cuéllar will go to the border again to see the faces of the children. Cuéllar, an assistant professor of..
3rd Sunday of Advent — December 16, 2018
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 Advent 3C Rejoice, you brood of vipers there is still time to repent! I love the..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation frames plans: hire president, translation services and other initiatives
LOUISVILLE – The board of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation voted Dec. 13 to form a search committee for an A..
A journey to faithful racial discomfort
The Christian tradition has always been home to human evils that divide and destroy. The Crusades of the Middle Ages, chattel slavery..
Roots Matter: Healing History, Honoring Heritage, Renewing Hope
Paula Owens Parker Pickwick Publications, 224 pages Reviewed by Karen Branan Why did my mother get so upset when I asked simple..
Waiting in Advent: A prayer
God, it is not easy for us to wait, but that is what this season is about. Waiting is what Advent calls..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) speaks against Kentucky governor’s executive order on businesses and Israel
(OGA) The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has sent a letter to Kentucky..
A witness: Reading Revelation in Advent
During this Advent, I am reading through the Book of Revelation every week. Sure, it’s a helter-skelter time for a pastor, but..
Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary: History, impact, future
Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary originated in 1867 in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the Freedmen’s Institute of North Carolina. It was established..
At least 30 faith leaders arrested in border protest
(RNS) — After a tense standoff with officials at the U.S.-Mexico border on Monday (Dec. 10), at least 30 American clergy were..
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