Per capita: A presbytery leader’s perspective
Guest commentary by G. Wilson Gunn Jr. Editor’s note: In the weeks following the 223rd General Assembly, on Fridays we will publish commentary..
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11th Sunday after Pentecost — August 5, 2018
Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 Ordinary 11B; Proper 13 Question-and-answer time with Jesus in John’s Gospel makes you want to go, “Wait, what?”..
Commitment to the rules of the game
The way our General Assembly guides the church can be tedious, cumbersome and annoying. But in some ways it’s a laudable theological..
Strengthening our missional witness
Some of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s bright minds and missional hearts joined the Great Cloud of Witnesses this year, including Hedy Lodwick,..
California presbyteries keep tabs on raging wildfires
(PNS) The wildfires raging in parts of California are being described by some state officials as among the most destructive in the state’s..
Pope Francis changes catechism to declare death penalty ‘inadmissible’
(RNS) — Pope Francis has ordered a change to the catechism of the Catholic Church, altering existing language to read “the death..
Hey small churches!
Every year our neighborhood holds a massive Fourth of July celebration — it’s got a theme, at least three days of events..
Our Connectional Church: The Hopeful Future of the PC(USA)
Gradye Parsons Westminster John Knox Press, 88 pages Reviewed by Linda L. Lanam Since the 2015 publication of the book “Get Big..
Why Americans go (and don’t go) to religious services
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Pew Research) – In recent years, the percentage of U.S. adults who say they regularly attend religious services has been..
McCormick Seminary names David H. Crawford eleventh president
CHICAGO – McCormick Theological Seminary announced today that Interim President David H. Crawford has been asked to serve as its eleventh President..
5 things I’ve learned on my fifth ordination anniversary
Someone in my presbytery recently texted me: “Happy 5th ordination anniversary.” Our presbytery prints ordination anniversaries in the weekly email, but without that..
From ages and stages ministry to intergenerational faith formation
For the first time ever, representatives from the five “ages and stages” ministry associations that work in Christian formation were in the..
Christian camps get creative to attract youth in a tech-distracted age
(RNS) — Nearly half of the estimated 14 million American youth going to camp this summer will be attending Christian camps to..
Hands and Feet initiative inspires Presbyterians to learn and serve in St. Louis
St. Louis - Stated clerk J. Herbert Nelson articulated a vision for the 223rd General Assembly well before Presbyterians arrived in St...
Not counting
I just finished teaching a week-long class full of the most amazing people. Twenty-four students, all participants in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s..
Choir announcements
Choir announcements often need a sense of humor. A recent one in an Iowa church read: “Next Thursday there will be tryouts..
First Presbyterian Church in Kingsville, Texas
The hands and feet initiative can also extend to local congregations! First Presbyterian Church in Kingsville, Texas, held a half-day retreat with..
J. Herbert Nelson
“It’s not about talking anymore. It’s not about building big sanctuaries. It’s about building a heart and passion for ministry and the..
The message from Uppsala (50 years ago)
50 years ago — August 5, 1968 “We heard the cry of those who long for peace; of the hungry and exploited..
Tears, hugs and help: Church groups assist reunited families
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The immigrant parents arrived at Catholic Charities in white vans with their children, their paperwork and almost nothing..
The impermanence of all things
I write this post while at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the second installment of a conference called “Shelter from the storm.” ..
What’s right about Presbyterian Church of West Salem?
Presbyterian Church of West Salem — West Salem, Wisconsin For 25 years, the men and boys in the Presbyterian Church of West Salem..
Breaking all the ceilings: An interview with Liudmila Hernández, new (woman! young! single!) pastor of Havana’s First Presbyterian Church
The Rev. Liudmila Hernández outlines the many different programs that are being developed at First Presbyterian Church, Havana.The Rev. Lyudmila Hernández..
Iowa church a haven for tornado-ravaged community
(PNSA) A dozen tornados slashed through Iowa recently, leaving behind extensive property damage in their wake. Marshalltown, a community of about 25,000..
With 330 million downloads, top Bible app celebrates 10 years
EDMOND, Okla. (RNS) — A high-tech Bible in your pocket? In 2018, it’s a reality for hundreds of millions of smartphone..
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