Questions remain for faith-based agencies as border crisis passes
(RNS) — To the World Relief volunteers in a mobile welcome center parked outside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash., it..
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No Innocent Bystanders: Becoming an Ally in the Struggle for Justice
Shannon Craigo-Snell and Christopher J. Doucot Westminster John Knox Press, 144 pages Reviewed by Angela Williams “No Innocent Bystanders” by Shannon Craigo-Snell..
On being a controversial preacher
In my first call, I was often accused of being a controversial preacher. Mind you, I never thought that about myself and..
Regarding ruling elders: The creative tension of spiritual leadership
(OGA) Those who partner with God in the spiritual leadership of the church live between two important truths. The first of these..
Organizers of GA 223 bail-out in St. Louis detention centers shift focus of campaign
(PNS) It has been described as one of the major highlights of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) in St. Louis. Hundreds of..
Report alleges decades of child sex abuse by Pennsylvania priests
(RNS) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has released a more than 1,300-page grand jury report detailing allegations of widespread sexual abuse..
Reflections on the celebration of the life of Katie Geneva Cannon
CONCORD, N.C. – There was something that felt perfectly right about the celebration of life of Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon at Bethpage..
The Elder Preaching Institute
Eastminster Presbytery’s interim general presbyter, Nancy Kahaian, had just started her service with the presbytery and was meeting with each pastor individually. ..
Museum of the Bible returns medieval manuscript after discovering item’s theft
(RNS) — One year after the Green family — owners of the craft store chain Hobby Lobby and principal sponsors of the..
A letter to watch over you
I was baptized as infant in a white clapboard church in the rural Canadian Rocky Mountains. The week before I received the..
Concern returns over Stony Point finances
Finances at Stony Point Center again have emerged as a concern for the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board – with expenses at Stony Point..
Pilgrimage for justice
Guest commentary by David Garth On July 8 this summer we drove into the heart of Dixie: south from Charlottesville, Virginia,..
Faith-based protesters flock to Washington to counter white supremacists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (RNS) — When white supremacist groups announced plans to hold a demonstration in Washington, D.C., to mark the one-year anniversary..
Making sense of preaching
When I talk about myself out loud, I don’t always make sense. I like tomatoes, sugar and salt, but I hate ketchup..
Rick Jones tapped to head OGA Communications
LOUISVILLE (OGA) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson has named Rick Jones, who is currently serving in..
Prayer for Charlottesville one year later
Lord, what difference does a year make? After hundreds of years of oppression, countless days of hate, an endless swath of violence..
“Even when they call your truth a lie, tell it anyway!” — Remembering Katie Cannon
Guest commentary by T. Denise Anderson It was April 7, 2014, and my friend and I boarded a bus from Washington, D.C...
The Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon dies
(PNS) The Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, a pioneer and legend in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), died Wednesday, Aug. 8. The Rev...
How big is our tent?
Guest commentary by Jeff Winter Editor’s note: In the weeks following the 223rd General Assembly, on Fridays we will publish commentary expressing opinions..
12th Sunday after Pentecost — August 12, 2018
Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51 Ordinary 19B; Proper 14 Put away falsehood. Let your words give grace to those who hear. Put..
Professor Katie Cannon, first black woman ordained in PC(USA), dies at 68
RICHMOND, Va. – The Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, Annie Scales Rogers Professor of Christian Ethics at Union Presbyterian Seminary, first African-American..
Stated clerk sends letter to Colombian president decrying increased human rights violations
LOUISVILLE (OGA) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II has written to Colombian President Iván Duque condemning..
Stated clerk backs call for day of prayer for South Sudan August 12
LOUISVILLE (OGA) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II has issued a call for all Presbyterians..
Willow Creek elders and lead pastor resign in wake of Hybels revelations
CHICAGO (RNS) — The lead pastor and entire elder board of Willow Creek Community Church have announced they will resign to give..
Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks
Diana Butler Bass HarperOne, 256 pages Reviewed by Marlise Burr-Asher The title of Diana Butler Bass’ newest work, “Grateful,” may arguably be..
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