The Confession of 1967: Fifty years and still counting
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the approval of the Confession of 1967, a milestone that brought the church a contemporary..
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Parenting Silas
Guest commentary by Courtney Fields Connelly We were beyond thrilled to be expecting a second son, Silas, due May 2014. Our older..
During Advent, WCC invites the world to “A Light of Peace”
(WCC) In a global campaign, the World Council of Churches (WCC) invites people across the globe to extend “A Light of Peace”..
Struggling to conceive
Guest commentary by Jena Hernandez Two and a half years ago my husband, Brandon, and I decided to try to get pregnant..
Standing in the gap: The story of two southern pastors in 1968
Editor’s note: This story is adapted from the book “Blood and Bone: Truth and Reconciliation in a Southern Town” On the..
Help the Outlook on #GivingTuesday!
This is the day that the Lord has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is also the day..
Presbyterian Mission Agency CFO departs
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — After four-and-a-half years of dedicated service to the Presbyterian Mission Agency, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Earline..
Time of transition for Presbyterian Mission Agency
Editor's note: this story has been updated as of Nov. 29. Just for the record: This is a time of significant transition..
Volume two
Guest commentary by Kristin Willett Two years. It is hard for me to come to terms with it, yet it has been..
Break Open the Sky: Saving Our Faith from a Culture of Fear
Stephan Bauman Multnomah Press, 224 pages Reviewed by Susan Andrews “Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don’t..
Prayer for Egypt
God of all creation, on a holiday weekend of family, festivities, shopping and decorating, our tendency to forget the wider world of..
Happiness and thankfulness
Guest commentary by Emmanuel O. Afolabi Happiness is not found in acquiring “more,” but in being more thankful for what we've already..
Christ the King Sunday — November 26, 2017
Ezekiel 34:11-16; Matthew 25:31-46 Christ the King/Reign of Christ Year A Sorting seems a natural instinct for we humans. Like children on..
Thanksgiving, equality and our history
Giving thanks is a fundamental practice in Christianity, including the Presbyterian Church. Ecumenical expressions of gratitude characterize American history. They include the..
Thanksgiving prayer: How can we not give thanks?
Gratitude follows grace, Lord of all creation, and evidence of your grace overflows, spills out and engulfs us. How then can we..
Expecting civil rights
In 1963 Union Presbytery, based primarily in eastern Tennessee, sent a delegation to its four black congregations in Alabama: Trinity, Miller’s Ferry,..
Closing doors: Small religious colleges struggle for survival
SHAWNEE, Okla. (RNS) — Duncan Tiemeyer chose St. Gregory’s University because he wanted a faith-based education that would teach him more than how..
Zimbabwe church leaders call for prayer, unity to birth a new nation
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (PNS) — The heads of Christian Churches in Zimbabwe issued a pastoral message to the nation on Wednesday,..
American racism: Call for a righteous reset
“DDT – Diagnosis determines the treatment.” – Joseph Barndt, Crossroads Ministry As a senior in seminary, I was required to write a narrative for my..
Presbyterians asked to pray, advocate and give in response to crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Congolese women and children arrive at a border point in Chissanda, Lunda Norte, Angola after fleeing militia attacks in Kasai Province, Democratic..
When labels invade the church
I recently had the opportunity to hear the stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), J. Herbert Nelson, speak as part of..
Cause or community?
“People connect around a cause and they get tired. We need community while we work on cause.” That’s what my friend, Kermit..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance delegation travels to remote communities in Puerto Rico
MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico (PNS) — Reaching remote, mountainous communities in the western part of Puerto Rico can be challenging. Downed trees and..
Advent devotions – Year B (2017)
Are you looking for theologically sound, inspiring and affordable Advent devotions for the congregation? This year, for the first time, the Presbyterian..
Churches and community partners participate in Mr. Rogers sweater drive
PITTSBURGH (PNS) — Nobody rocked a cardigan sweater better than TV personality Fred Rogers. The beloved Presbyterian pastor hosted the nationally syndicated..
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