Federal judge strikes down tax-free housing for clergy
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge in Wisconsin has struck down as unconstitutional a law that gives clergy tax-free housing allowances,..
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Long Wandering Prayer
David Hansen InterVarsity Press, 168 pages I have long believed that bird-watching is training in the practice of prayer. Both bird-watching and..
Perils and possibilities: All Agency Review considers “openness” throughout the denomination, the role of lament
ST. LOUIS – What are the “perils and possibilities” ahead for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? Why does lament resonate so deeply in..
Christian women gather on National Mall for day of prayer
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Twenty years ago, men gathered as “Promise Keepers” and filled the National Mall for a prayer rally seeking repentance..
A secretary typing the bulletin …
A secretary typing the bulletin in a hurry in a Presbyterian church in Louisiana gave the congregation a good laugh. She defended..
Roma mission in Ukraine
Nadia Ayoub writes from Ukraine of special services there and in Hungary during the 500 years since Martin Luther’s actions brought about..
Terrisha Phillips
“If I would have stayed in the house, trying to protect everything, I wouldn’t be here. I just let everything go.” –..
Renewal in and beyond history (50 years ago)
50 years ago — October 23, 1967 In preparation for the fourth meeting of the World Council of Churches held in Uppsala,..
We aren’t as irrelevant as we thought we were
Wear your vestments. Clergy will sit together at the front. Faith leaders are needed in the park. We want the clergy to..
What’s right about First Presbyterian Church?
First Presbyterian Church — Arlington Heights, Illinois What do you do with your rising fifth graders during Vacation Bible School? They tend..
Reverential capitalization
The rules of English spelling are a mess, and so are its rules for capitalization. It’s so simple in German: Capitalize the..
Consultation explores role of women in churches
(WCC) A consultation with the theme “Ecumenical Perspective on the Role of Women in the Churches” brought together 28 women and men..
The job of transitional ministry
In the last 30-plus years as I’ve served seven congregations as a pastor, only a few were officially called “interim ministry.” But..
18th Sunday after Pentecost – October 8, 2017
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Matthew 21:33-46 Ordinary 27A; Proper 8 Jesus gets dystopian this Sunday. The world described in this parable is..
How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In
Jim Collins HarperCollins, 240 pages Reviewed by Richard D. Brownlee Given that I came into the ministry with a background in..
Reformed inclusion
As a newly-ordained elder at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, I am truly excited to begin my journey serving Christ during a..
Reframing: Family systems theory for the church
One of family systems theory’s most helpful concepts and practices is “reframing.” I love this concept because it is so elegantly simple..
Stated Clerk letter, Stony Point Center, local Presbyterians all played role in October 3 agreement between Migrant Justice and Ben & Jerry’s
(OGA) Presbyterians are celebrating another significant victory for migrant workers’ justice, as the ice cream chain Ben & Jerry’s has agreed to sign..
Presbyterian Church leaders react to mass shooting in Las Vegas
(PNS) While authorities try to determine what led 64-year-old Stephen Paddock to open fire on a crowd of people in Las Vegas..
Zephyr Point hosts inaugural retreat for homeless persons
(PNS) Michael Pate, who is homeless, experienced what he couldn’t imagine last week. “I never thought anyone could fall in love with..
What is biblical authority?
Why are churches leaving the PC(USA)? Some leaders of exiting churches with whom I have relationships have said that the PC(USA) no..
We Mourn This Terrible Act: A joint statement by the WCC and the NCCUSA
(WCC) The World Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA grieve with the families of..
Commuting to Nairobi, the train becomes a church
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) – This commuter train takes its passengers to work, but the preacher aboard hopes it will also take them..
Presbyterian churches provide pastoral support in midst of chaos in Las Vegas
(PNS) Las Vegas awoke this morning in a state of shock following last night’s mass shooting that has left nearly 60 dead..
Presbyterians explore history and implications of Protestant Reformation
(OGA) Throughout 2017, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Reformed churches worldwide have been commemorating the 500thanniversary of the Protestant Reformation, celebrating the day..
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