Easter Sunday – April 16, 2017
Matthew 28:1-10 Year A Let’s pause for a moment – before we get to earthquakes and the angel and, yes, even the..
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On Maundy Thursday, Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 prisoners
ROME (RNS) Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 prisoners in a prison outside the Italian capital known for housing Mafia turncoats as..
Servants’ tools: A Maundy Thursday meditation
“Let me take your place,” Jesus says, behind the broom, in front of the hot stove, beside the assembly line, underneath the crushing weight of sin.
Stated Clerk endorses new resource on immigration and sanctuary
(OGA) As Presbyterians increasingly face legal and other issues around providing welcome and hospitality to immigrants, the Immigration Office of the Office..
Centennial anniversary of Presbyterian scouting celebrated and National Scout Jamboree
(Press release) Presbyterians have always been open to service and missions. Before the Boy Scouts of America was formed, some Presbyterian..
Soul-searching at Princeton Theological Seminary
PRINCETON, N.J. (RNS) After news emerged that Princeton Theological Seminary intended to honor Tim Keller, pastor of New York City’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church,..
Holy Week edition of ‘Keeping Faith’ brings greetings from Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (PNS) In his Holy Week message, the Interim Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency focuses on what..
Who are the Copts and why are they persecuted?
(RNS) Once again, Egypt’s Copts are in the news; once again, as the victims of violence. On Palm Sunday (April 9), bombs..
First Arab woman ordained as Presbyterian Minister of Word and Sacrament
TRIPOLI, Lebanon (PNS) Though we often hear only the dark and disturbing stories coming out of the Middle East, on February 26..
Carrying the lament of another
Last fall, I attended the DisGrace Conference on racism at Montreat Camp and Conference Center in North Carolina. The conference continues to..
Grave guard
Guarding a grave is hardly the most lively way to spend this early springtime night, or serve almighty Rome. Why would anyone..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to latest tragic apartment fire in Oakland
(PNS) Members of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance National Response Team recently returned from Oakland, California, responding to the latest apartment fire that left..
PC(USA) partners respond to Palm Sunday terror attacks in Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt (PNS) Two Coptic Orthodox churches were the subject of suicide bombings on Palm Sunday, April 9, killing 44 and wounding..
Go slow to go fast
I recently visited Mt. Vernon, George Washington’s family home. Since that visit I have been thinking a lot about a particular scene..
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..
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..
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