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The World Council is a fact (70 years ago)
70 Years Ago — September 13, 1948 The World Council of Churches met for the first time in August 1948. “For ten..
People of faith urge Trump to admit more refugees
(RNS) — With a decision looming on how many refugees to admit into the country, and rumors swirling that the number could..
Organizational imagination: The practical wisdom for communities in transition
It all started with a sign. One year after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, The Episcopal Church of..
Prayer for those in the path of Hurricane Florence
Lord, as we watch the storm grow and listen to the calls for evacuations we pray for those preparing for the landfall..
Shuttered houses of worship get a reboot, find new life
(RNS) — Not long ago, the future looked grim for Temple Beth El in Hackensack, N.J. The building needed a new roof...
Officials destroying crosses, burning Bibles in China
BEIJING (AP) — China’s government is ratcheting up a crackdown on Christian congregations in Beijing and several provinces, destroying crosses, burning Bibles,..
What can 1870 teach a 2018 minister?
This month we asked our bloggers about how they view the role of pastor, how they understand their pastoral identity, or to..
Leaves of the tree: A response to gun violence
"And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations." (Revelation 22:2) “A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation..
A smooth landing: Union Presbyterian Seminary student remembers Katie Geneva Cannon
Guest commentary by Linda Kurtz I’m sure I don’t have all the right words to pay tribute to the life of..
Rev. Chip Andrus passes away following cancer battle
LOUISVILLE (PNS) He has been referred to as the Willie Nelson of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and was a fixture on the..
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile IVP Books, 220 pages The Enneagram is ancient tool that helps people gain a greater understanding..
Seven states launch investigations in wake of Pennsylvania clergy sex abuse report
(RNS) — Last month, after Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro unveiled a bombshell 1,300-page grand jury report detailing the alleged sexual abuse..
PC(USA) youth director testifies before congressional environmental subcommittee
Emily Donovan testifying before the Congressional House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment. (Screen capture) LOUISVILLE — For Emily Donovan, youth director..
Harbors and horizons
Guest commentary by Edward J. Thompson A good few yesterdays ago I grew up amidst fathomless harbors and fantastic castles. Today I..
16th Sunday after Pentecost — September 9, 2018
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; James 2:1-17; Mark 7:24-37 Ordinary 23B Proper 18 The texts for this Sunday are Christianity 101 or perhaps..
PC(USA) Stated Clerk issues statement on anniversary of DACA repeal
LOUISVILLE — The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has issued a letter today commemorating the..
With Voting Rights Act weakened, black church networks seek more voters
(RNS) — The months ahead of midterm elections, often a time of lower turnout among African-Americans and others, have become a focus..
Jefferson’s Daughters: Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America
Catherine Kerrison Ballantine Books, 448 pages Reviewed by Melissa Kirkpatrick The years of the Revolution and the Early Republic, full of tumult..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation board gathers information, chooses its leadership
LOUISVILLE – The new board of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation has begun to set its course – electing its leadership,..
Denominational leaders outline their hopes and dreams for new Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation board
LOUISVILLE – In a conversation Sept. 5, top denominational leaders laid out their hopes and dreams for the reconfigured board of the..
A transgender priest finds a new life helping others on the margins
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (RNS) — In the makeshift chapel at Constance Abbey, an Episcopal way station for the homeless here, Mother Gillian Klee..
OGA delegation finds resilience and hope among church leaders in Puerto Rico
LOUISVILLE — A delegation from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of the General Assembly recently returned from a visit to Puerto Rico..
Addiction and recovery: Presbyterian congregations respond to opioid epidemic
Robert Hedges, a Presbyterian minister who leads the Resurrection Power recovery ministry in Washington, Pennsylvania, describes the work he does as “the..
Up and running: Reconfigured Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), A Corporation, board convenes for its first meeting
LOUISVILLE – The newly-reconfigured board of the Presbyterian Church (U.SA.), A Corporation, is up and running – and the list of questions..
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