The First American Evangelical: A Short Life of Cotton Mather
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance visits Texas panhandle in the wake of wildfires
(PNS) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance recently sent a National Response Team to the panhandle of Texas. Recent wildfires have left four people dead, more than..
Princeton Theological Seminary reverses decision to honor Redeemer’s Tim Keller
(RNS) Faced with mounting criticism for its decision to give a major award to the Rev. Tim Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board considers: What’s the way forward for the church in a changing world?
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – What can Presbyterians learn from changes in the culture and from trends in church and religion?..
Committee on the Office of the General Assembly begins spring meeting
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (PNS) With the hospitality of the leaders and churches of the Presbytery of San Juan at the forefront..
Presbyterian Mission Agency observes World Water Day 2017
(PNS) As people around the globe observe World Water Day today, Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) ministries are working at home and abroad to help bring..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board to hear early reports from ministerial teams
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Last fall, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board decided to add a new twist to its work: creating..
The story of our money
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Dismantling economic fundamentalism
Sociologist Fred Block believes it’s time to take economic fundamentalism down from its pedestal. In his article “Confronting Economic Fundamentalism” (published in..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting starts with discussion of Puerto Rican synod, size of board, publishing
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – As the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting got underway March 21 in San Juan, José Gonzalez..
Synod’s gift affirms partnership among Presbyterians
(PNS) Unexpected gifts from the Synod of the Sun will benefit two national agencies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The gifts are being hailed..
PC(USA) six agency effort to share ‘Facing Racism’ resources with denomination
(PNS) Acting on the directive of the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the communication agencies of the denomination’s..
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The Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management (GEM School)
“An ecumenical school of Governance, Economics and Management (GEM) should be established to develop economic competencies and empowerment within the ecumenical movement...
PMAB and COGA to meet in San Juan this week
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Outlook) – Both the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board and the Committee on the Office of the General..
The theological imperative to study economics
I stepped out of my lodgings at Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre early on a Sunday morning in late August and passed..
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Compiled by Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Books that are accessible for church study groups “Justice Not Greed,” edited by Pam Brubaker and Rogate..
UN Commission on the Status of Women offers solutions to issues affecting Detroit
NEW YORK (PNS) – Troy Byrdsong and Alison Oglesby are two young women with big dreams and big hearts. The freshman and..
Alaska mayor acknowledges PC(USA) apology
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3rd Sunday in Lent – March 19, 2017
“Give me something to drink,” Jesus says to the Samaritan woman at the well. The writer of John’s Gospel has noted..
Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and baptism
(OGA) Clive Gregory Guerra was clearly not having a good time. He was struggling in the arms of his mother. Perhaps he sensed..
PC(USA) issues letter urging Wendy’s to join Fair Food Program
(PNS) Students at The Ohio State University (OSU) and local community members will initiate a week-long fast beginning March 20 in an..
PC(USA) Office of Public Witness takes part in Washington rally at EPA headquarters
(PNS) Hundreds of people braved cold and windy conditions in Washington, D.C. to participate in an “Emergency Lunchtime Rally” at the headquarters..
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(PNS) Dennis Hughes has always known that in life—and in death—he belongs to God. But in 73 years of living, he has known..
“Walls & Wells” redux: NEXT Church conference talks about living water, breaking down barriers and the future of the PC(USA)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Outlook) It was a full three days. So full that Tom Are, pastor of Village Presbyterian Church in..
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