Paradise Now: The Story of American Utopianism
Chris Jennings Random House, New York. 512 pages Americans can hardly imagine utopia anymore. Instead, we are awash in dystopian fantasies like..
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Homeless find rest in faith-based shelters more than others
WASHINGTON (RNS) Religious organizations are providing more than half of the emergency shelter beds for homeless people in major cities across the..
Presbytery of New York City urges president to rescind order on refugees
(PNS) The Presbytery of New York City, in solidarity with Rutgers Presbyterian Church and its partners assisting in the resettlement of Syrian refugees, approved a resolution..
José Luis Casal named new director of Presbyterian World Mission
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The Presbyterian Mission Agency announced today it has called the Rev. José Luis Casal as the new director of..
Plead the case of the marginalized: Synod of the Southwest commits to addressing privilege, classism and racism
For well over a year, the Synod of the Southwest (with presbyteries in Arizona and New Mexico) has been seeking ways..
The Belhar Confession and our response to racial injustice
When I ask myself, “Where has God been at work in my life,” I tend to think about individual experiences..
Severe drought brings starving Kenyans to church doorsteps
MATUU, Kenya (RNS) When her pantry runs dry, Agnes Mwikali walks down a dusty road to the local Roman Catholic Church mission...
SDOP National Committee fine-tunes work to better serve communities in need
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The National Committee of the Self-Development of People wrapped up its first meeting of the year by voting to re-configure some..
McCormick President Frank M. Yamada Accepts position as Executive Director of ATS
(McCORMICK SEMINARY PRESS RELEASE) McCormick Theological Seminary President Frank M. Yamada has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Association of..
Refugees have a right to protection, affirms joint statement from WCC, ACT, LWF
Expressing concern regarding recently announced US measures related to refugee admissions and entry into the US by seven Muslim-majority countries, the World..
Crossing boundaries, navigating multiple worlds: A personal reflection
by Fernando Rodríguez I was the youngest of four in my house and am at least 10 years younger than all three..
10 minutes with Holly Inglis (APCE president)
DENVER (Outlook) - After being involved in the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) for over 20 years, Holly Inglis will lead..
WCC general secretary extends sympathies for those affected by Quebec City mosque attack
Following the shooting at the Grand Mosque in the Quebec City suburb of Ste-Foy on 29 January, resulting in the deaths of..
Trump ban will hurt Christian refugees fleeing conflict, say Iraqi Catholic leaders
ROME (RNS) As confusion continued over President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers from seven Muslim countries, Catholic leaders from Iraq..
Providing spiritual support for victims’ families in Charleston
For the most heartbreaking of reasons, they became an impromptu community of faith – about 95 of those most intensely impacted by..
Religious leaders react to Trump’s orders on visitors and refugees
(RNS) Religious groups and leaders, many invoking the biblical command to welcome the stranger, lambasted President Trump’s orders indefinitely banning Syrian refugees..
Encountering ‘the Other’
Jean Vanier Veritas Publications, Dublin, Ireland. 64 pages These are difficult times. The U.S. election has only increased difficulties by leaving the..
Stated Clerk opposes order banning refugees’ entry into U.S.
(OGA) Yesterday President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allegedly protect the nation from terrorists entering the United States. In practice, however,..
Kershner tells APCE participants “Keep being the church no matter what”
DENVER (Outlook) – Let peace take root in your soul and keep being the church, no matter what. With these words, Shannon..
Help us – A prayer for such a time as this
Lord God, Help us. How did we get to this place? When was it we made our personal security an idol and..
10 minutes with Shannon Johnson Kershner (APCE worship leader and plenary speaker)
DENVER (Outlook) - Shannon Johnson Kershner is senior pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. She will speak during the final..
Don’t call me bivocational: The importance of tent-making ministry
Guest commentary by Shawn Hyska “If you can see yourself doing something else and being happy at it, you should not enter..
4th Sunday after Epiphany — January 29, 2017
Micah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 Ordinary 4A Jesus recognizes a teachable moment with his new disciples. Jesus has been gathering..
Prayer after Restriction of Refugees
(PNS) - God, our heart's true home, Father and Mother of us all: We can no longer pretend to be distant from..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board to consider salaries and what’s next for ministerial teams
The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board is being asked to approve 3 percent salary increases for employees of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA)...
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