Princeton Theological Seminary president issues statement on 2017 Kuyper Lecture
(PNS) The Rev. Craig Barnes, president of Princeton Theological Seminary, issued a statement earlier today reflecting on the events of the 2017..
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All proposed constitutional amendments have been ratified
(OGA) All sixteen constitutional amendments proposed by the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have received the 86 affirmative..
PC(USA) Co-Moderator requests prayer for Syria
(PNS) The Rev. Jan Edmiston, Co-Moderator of the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), returned early last week from a..
Pope opens free laundromat for homeless
ROME (RNS) First came the showers and the haircuts. Now the washing machines. In his latest bid to help the poor with practical actions,..
Tualatin Presbyterian Church — Tualatin, Oregon
Tualatin Presbyterian Church is a 300-member congregation outside of Portland, Oregon. For years we struggled to serve our young people and their..
2020 Vision Team listens to those inside the PC(USA), those who aren’t
(Outlook) The 2020 Vision Team is beginning its work of trying to listen to people both inside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and..
God unexpected
Guest commentary by Joyce Munro To the young mother who let me get behind the steering wheel that day while you sat..
Palm/Passion Sunday — April 9, 2017
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27 Palm/Passion Sunday – Year A The first decision to make about this Sunday is: Palm or..
Who should serve on executive committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board?
(Outlook) - Up for discussion: who should be appointed to serve on the executive committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board for..
First woman installed as senior minister of Vietnamese Presbyterian congregation
(PNS) The Rev. Huong Dang, best known as “Cedar,” was installed this past Sunday as pastor of the Vietnamese Presbyterian Church (VPC)..
PCC concurs with task force recommendations for Bible Content Examination
(OGA) The Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee on Examinations for Candidates (PCC) has concurred with recommendations from a task force charged to review the..
Spring books: Briefly noted
The Sign and the Sacrifice: The Meaning of the Cross and Resurrection Rowan Williams WJK, 128 pages Rowan Williams speaks clearly and..
Tell me the story that the paper tells
As a companion to our spring book issue, we asked our bloggers about their experiences of writing as a spiritual practice. Here..
Presbyterian leaders react to executive order on clean power
(PNS) U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to revive the coal industry and closely scrutinize the previous administration’s Clean Power Act is being..
New resources equip ruling elders to be spiritual leaders
(OGA) Helping ruling elders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) function as spiritual leaders in their congregations is the focus of a series..
Reading to know God: Four writers that inspired my faith
As a companion to our spring book issue, we asked our bloggers about their experiences of writing as a spiritual practice. Here..
Welcome as a Way of Life: A Practical Theology of Jean Vanier
Benjamin S. Wall Cascade Books, Eugene, Ore. 144 pages Reviewed by Henry G. Brinton Christian hospitality is an ancient practice of..
Presbyterian World Mission mourns the passing of Mulumba Musumba Mukundi
(PNS) Presbyterian World Mission is celebrating the life and mourning the death of the Rev. Dr. Mulumba Musumba Mukundi, general secretary of..
Writing my own balm
As a companion to our spring book issue, we asked our bloggers about their experiences of writing as a spiritual practice. Here..
Save history?
Given that lately the “recent calls” list on my phone consists of, in this order, three calls from telemarketers, a wrong number..
PC(USA) launches Abuse Prevention Helpline
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation, has teamed with the Insurance Board and Praesidium to help PC(USA) church councils..
Writing as prayer
As a companion to our spring book issue, we asked our bloggers about their experiences of writing as a spiritual practice. Here..
Raymie Nightingale
Kate DiCamillo Candlewick Press, Somerville, Mass. 272 pages What a delightful story! We live in dark, difficult times with an uncertain future...
The problem of Christ
Horizons Bible Study 2016-2017 Who is Jesus? What a Difference a Lens Makes Lesson 9: Jesus According to Contemporary Cultural Interpretations Luke..
The Hamilton Mixtape (Various artists)
Guest review by Joshua Young For most pop music fans, the word “mixtape” conjures up memories of meticulously timed and ordered playlists..
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