The storyteller
When I first began preaching, I was terrified of leading the children’s moment. I couldn’t stop thinking of Jesus’ words: “If any..
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3rd Sunday of Easter — April 15, 2018
Acts 3:12-19; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48 Eastertide 3B Do you know the phrase, “You know better, so do better”? One little..
Letter from ACSWP: Executive Director Profile and Search Communication to Full Board
Dear Revs. Godshall & Crittenden: We write on behalf of the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) to share with you..
Future Home of the Living God: A Novel
Louise Erdrich HarperCollins, 288 pages Reviewed by Leslie A. Klingensmith White liberalism. Roman Catholic theology. Native American displacement. Women’s rights. Cross-cultural adoption...
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteers meet in Louisville
Members of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s National Response Team held their annual meeting in Louisville over the weekend, including one day in the..
Presbyterian Historical Society Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Award
PHILADELPHIA (PHS) The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) is the proud recipient of a 2018 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) “Humanities Collections..
What’s on your bookshelf?
“For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of..
National Black Presbyterian Caucus members meet for visioning session on unity
PC(USA) Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson makes a point during the National Black Presbyterian Caucus visioning session. PNS photo/Randy Hobson LOUISVILLE (PNS)..
‘Here’s my Heart’ named 2019 Presbyterian Youth Triennium theme
(PNS) — Presbyterian Youth Triennium (PYT) director Gina Yeager-Buckley loves the juxtaposition of the recently unveiled “Here’s my Heart” 2019 PYT theme...
Anxious to Talk about It: Helping White Christians Talk Faithfully about Racism
Carolyn B. Helsel Chalice Press, 128 pages Reviewed by Karen Branan As a pastor and professor of preaching at Austin Seminary, Carolyn..
Presbyterian leaders clarify what’s at stake in debates over restructuring
LOUISVILLE – While no blazing agreement was reached, participants in an April 8-9 conversation regarding the corporate structure of the Presbyterian Church..
As Kingfishers Catch Fire: A Conversation on the Ways of God Formed by the Words of God
Eugene H. Peterson WaterBrook Press, 379 pages Reviewed by Karen R. Dukes Eugene Peterson is known for bringing us “The Message.” He..
Presbyterian leaders meet seeking common ground on A Corporation proposals
LOUISVILLE – With two significantly different proposals involving the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation heading towards the 2018 General Assembly, a group..
Stated Clerk joins amicus brief opposing Trump’s travel ban
(OGA) – The Reverend J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has joined an..
At Korean-American churches, a struggle to retain language and tradition
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Stephen Han’s sermon has the cadence of a TED Talk. Wearing jeans and a loose button-up shirt, he..
Sharing: A spiritual practice for Easter people in Eastertide
Guest commentary by Lee Hinson-Hasty Resources for Eastertide starting with Acts 4:32-35 It’s true that Christians have traditionally taken on Lenten practices..
2nd Sunday of Easter — April 8, 2018
Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31 Easter 2B Marks of the resurrected Jesus community or maybe rules for the household of..
King’s death remembered with pledges to confront racism
WASHINGTON (RNS) — They began marching just after dawn from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, 50 years to the day after..
Way Forward Commission keeps working, looks ahead to A Corporation discussion April 8-9
Having sent its recommendations to the 2018 General Assembly, the Way Forward Commission is continuing its ongoing work – including preparing for..
What baseball can learn from religion
(RNS) — Our national game is in trouble. The Boys of Summer are back and another baseball season is underway, but the..
Once a refugee, now a hunger advocate
Lucy Janjigian, left, has always been interested in the lives of others. Here, she meets a new friend while on a trip..
World Mission names new regional liaison for Guatemala and Mexico
The Rev. Leslie Vogel has answered the call to become a regional liaison for Guatemala and Mexico. Photo by Eric O. Ledermann..
During Lent, a Christian tried praying 5 times a day
(RNS) — While working in the Muslim community the past few years, I’ve grown to question why, as a Christian, I don’t..
Weak Enough to Lead: What the Bible Tells Us about Powerful Leadership
James C. Howell Abingdon Press, 164 pages Reviewed by Jenny Cannon To write a leadership book based entirely on the concept of..
Acting Presbyterian Mission Agency executive director will step down
Dave Crittenden, who has served as acting director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency since mid-September 2017, will leave that position at the..
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