Learning the Bible together: A presbytery experiment in biblical literacy
Baltimore Presbytery’s journey through Scripture started with four Presbyterian pastors sharing these very challenges we heard from our members. Two..
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As Kingfishers Catch Fire
Eugene Peterson WaterBrook, 372 pages Few pastors in our time have had as much influence as Eugene Peterson, and from such an..
International Peacemakers arrive in the U.S.
LOUISVILLE (PNS)– On the eve of International Day of Peace, 15 peacemakers from around the world arrived in the U.S. to begin..
Take this on: Board finishes meeting discussing disaster relief, inequity and what’s ahead
LOUISVILLE – Disaster relief. Systemic racism. Finding money for translation services. Theology and governance. The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board considered a lot..
Presbyterian publishing to be consolidated
LOUISVILLE – Congregational Ministries Publishing – which publishes curriculum for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is currently part of the Presbyterian Mission..
Presbyterian ministries issue statement on 2018 refugee admissions
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) today, in conjunction with the Office of the Stated Clerk, issued a statement regarding reports..
223rd General Assembly (2018) plans take shape
(OGA) When the 538 commissioners and 183 advisory delegates to the 223rd General Assembly (2018) convene on June 16, 2018, it will..
Translation of PC(USA) documents: How should the denomination pay for it?
LOUISVILLE – If translating Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) documents into languages other than English is a priority, how should the denomination pay for..
Budgets as moral documents: Presbyterian Mission Agency Board approves changes for recovering overhead costs, hears from ministerial teams
LOUISVILLE – The Presbyterian Mission Agency will move towards imposing a flat rate within the agency for recovering overhead and administrative costs...
PC(USA) Stated Clerk invites participation in Freedom Rising initiative
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), has..
Texas officials urge Trump to act on FEMA funding for houses of worship
(RNS) — Texas officials have written to President Trump urging him to follow up on his tweeted endorsement of federal disaster relief..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to help with earthquake recovery efforts in Mexico
(PNS) As rescue crews continue to dig for survivors in the latest earthquake in Mexico, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is connecting with ecumenical partners..
Photo gallery: Presbyterian Mission Agency blanket exercise
LOUISVILLE – As part of its cultural humility training, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board participated in a "blanket exercise" on Sept. 22..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board to reflect on the Doctrine of Discovery today
The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board, in the midst of a three-day meeting stacked with business, is taking time for reflection and repentance...
16th Sunday after Pentecost – September 24, 2017
Exodus 16:2-15; Matthew 20:1-16 Ordinary 25A; Proper 20 Are you envious because I am generous? That’s the final question of this parable..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board votes to change its size and structure
LOUISVILLE – The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board voted Sept. 21 to reduce its size from 40 voting members to 20 – and..
Farmworkers in Immokalee begin recovery from Hurricane Irma
(PNS) One of the hardest hit areas during Hurricane Irma was Immokalee, Florida, home to thousands of migrant farmworkers who pick the..
‘Theological Conversations’ releases ‘Redeeming Covenant’
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – In the eighth installment of Theological Conversations for 2017, the Theology, Formation and Evangelism ministry of the Presbyterian Church..
An open letter from the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA Dear Siblings in Christ: Greetings from St. Louis! We are blessed and proud..
COGA reaffirms decision to hold GA223 in St. Louis
LOUISVILLE – Yes, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will hold its General Assembly in St. Louis from June 16-23, 2018. The Committee on..
Structure of board, focus of work: Presbyterian Mission Agency Board executive committee casts overview for meeting this week
LOUISVILLE – The Governance Task Force of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board is recommending changes in its proposal – including making the..
Preaching in the Era of Trump
O. Wesley Allen Jr. Chalice Press, 156 pages Reviewed by Meredith Kemp-Pappan Once upon a time, a reality TV star and real..
Power, privilege and Presbyterians: Ministerial team reports to PMA board
It’s a big task: Name the top three things the Presbyterian Mission Agency can do to address issues of power and privilege..
What can the PC(USA) do differently in the name of mission? COGA meets in Louisville
LOUISVILLE – Here’s an idea: Use the national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a place to offer sanctuary for immigrants..
Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico
(PNS) The Atlantic hurricane season is living up to its title as Hurricane Maria wreaks havoc on Puerto Rico today. The Category..
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