Courage to do the impossible: Building bridges to a shared society
There are bridges that need to be repaired. Some are too worn out to be safe; yet every day we depend..
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Middle East Council of Churches partners with refugees, strengthens Christian presence in region
Hope in the midst of violence. Aid to refugees. Spreading the message of Christ in ancient lands. This is just some..
Stated Clerk delivers Sunday message at Ecumenical Advocacy Weekend in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PNS) The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II is calling on Christian denominations to stand firm on social justice issues..
First Presbyterian Fort Worth fully endows service program
SHERMAN, TEXAS (Austin College press release) The Rev. Karl Travis, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, says that the congregation has mission in its DNA and has..
The Bible – helpful, but not read much
(RNS) The Bible may be a source of wisdom for many Americans but most don’t read it for themselves, a new survey..
Philosopher who argued for God wins Templeton Prize
(RNS) American scholar Alvin Plantinga, a pioneering advocate for theism, or belief in God, as a serious philosophical position within academic circles,..
New life in ancient land: Journeying to Holy Jordan
Jordan seems to be clinging to our consciousness in the news cycles of late. The mother hen to thousands of refugees...
Ecumenical Advocacy Days rallies churches to become more active
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PNS) Every spring, you can count on two things happening in Washington, D.C., the blooming of cherry blossoms and the..
Learning the language
The move to Munich, Germany, came quickly and with little time to acquire a new language. While Munich turned out to..
Ubuntu and the global reality
“Help us, O Lord, to remember our kindred beyond the sea. … We are one world, O God, and one great human..
The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church — The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church proclaims: We are an inclusive family, loving, sharing and serving Christ. Our membership includes people of all..
40 years ago — April 25,1977
“Your whole past, even the moment which has just gone by, is already buried with Christ in the water of your baptism...
Light When It Comes: Trusting Joy, Facing Darkness & Seeing God in Everything
Chris Anderson Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 181 pages This is a remarkable book. Part memoir, part prose poetry and part theological..
Liturgical ebb and flow
Living in New Orleans, it is easy to experience and witness moments of joy and sadness every day. This dichotomy makes..
Record turnout for CPJ Training Day in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PNS) An estimated crowd of more than 260 Presbyterians have gathered today at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington,..
2017 McCormick Prize for Innovation winners announced
CHICAGO, IL (McCormick Seminary press release) McCormick Theological Seminary and the Center for Innovative Ministry are pleased to announce the winning entries..
A Tampa Presbyterian church …
A Tampa Presbyterian church sent out a newsletter discussing “senior citizens” and incorrectly called them “sinner citizens.” When the leaflets were passed..
Juba, South Sudan
Mission workers Lynn and Sharon Kandell were brought home for an extended stay while severe fighting was occurring in Juba, South Sudan...
Katharine Besteman
“These small American towns are being transformed quietly without ruckus or violence – they are stories we don’t pay attention to. …..
God spoke the word
Genesis 1: John 1 Before the time when time was kept, The earth was empty, dark and deep. Across the wrinkled waters..
2nd Sunday of Easter — April 23, 2017
John 20:19-31 Easter 2A I decided to do some digging on Jesus’ greeting, “Peace be with you.” He repeats it three times..
‘Theological Conversations’ releases ‘Three Fulcrums for Reform,’ latest paper in 2017 series
Tom Trinidad. (Photo by Amy Pocius) LOUISVILLE (PNS) “Theological Conversations”—a series of papers designed to invite congregational leaders in the PC(USA) into..
Joyce Lieberman leaving OGA to lead Synod of South Atlantic
(OGA) The Reverend Joyce Lieberman, director of constitutional interpretation and Associate Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly, has been..
More than Enough: Living Abundantly in a Culture of Excess
Lee Hull Moses Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 168 pages Reviewed by Rachel Landers Vaagenes “More than Enough” is written to..
When God is silent
Recently, two of my friends surprised me by flying my twin sister out on my birthday weekend to celebrate. We are identical..
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