Israel’s High Court orders Western Wall rabbi to explain why women can’t pray
JERUSALEM (RNS) Israel’s High Court has ordered the government and the rabbinic administration of the Western Wall to respond by Feb. 1..
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Aging Matters: Finding Your Calling for the Rest of Your Life
R. Paul Stevens Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 160 pages Reviewed by Ted Wright R. Paul Stevens is a grandfather, pastor, tradesman and..
Purpose in practices: Spiritual landscapes of older adults
We are always searching for answers about the meaning and purpose of our lives, and we seek to express those answers in..
Amanda Craft named manager for advocacy in the Office of Immigration Issues
(PNS) Amanda Craft, a global mission professional in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has been named manager for advocacy in the Office of..
PC(USA) pastor receives high honors from Korean government
(PNS) For the past seven years, the Rev. Byeongho Choi, pastor of the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Georgia, has served as the board..
Presbyterian churches near Fort Lauderdale offer pastoral support following airport shootings
(PNS) Presbyterian churches located within a few miles of the Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport are still trying to wrap their minds..
The Obama presidency: ‘War on religion’ or ‘Amazing Grace’?
WASHINGTON (RNS) He had done it before, after Tucson, Aurora, Fort Hood and Sandy Hook: taken on the mantle of the pastor-in-chief before..
Real life ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician is longtime Presbyterian
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – “Hidden Figures”—the movie about a group of brilliant female African-American mathematicians that aided NASA during the space race—took the second spot at..
“Mission outposts” in Lebanon and Syria
This fall I took a 2-week trip to Lebanon and Syria. One fact I learned on that trip is that a congregation..
Way Forward Commission establishes process to encourage engagement
The General Assembly Way Forward Commission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has released its process for receiving initial communications and suggestions from any interested..
Gay couple will pastor historic Baptist church in Washington
WASHINGTON (RNS) Calvary Baptist Church, a progressive Baptist landmark in the heart of downtown Washington, has named a gay couple as co-pastors. Sally..
Presbyterian Panel study shows Presbyterians agree on the centrality of Christ for salvation
LOUISVILLE(PNS) – In a recent denominational survey, nearly three-quarters of Presbyterians said that “Jesus Christ is the only Savior and Lord,” a finding..
Pope Francis condemns ‘homicidal madness’ of ‘fundamentalist’ terrorism
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis urged political and religious leaders to do more to stop the rise of “fundamentalist terrorism” that he..
Learning the language of Christianity
Forget New Year’s resolutions, how about a commitment to renewed spiritual practices? Or, dare I say, disciplines? I know, I know… the..
An epiphany prayer after the mass shooting at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport
Holy God, Light of our Hope, On this day of Epiphany, we seek the rising of your Star the Light that promises..
Presbyterian representation drops slightly in 115th US Congress
(PNS) A recently released report by the Pew Research Center for Religion & Public Life shows the composition of the 115th U.S. Congress is losing..
A bright spot in Rosemont
Editor’s note: Three articles represent three perspectives on communities working together in the city of Baltimore. Those involved come from a wide variety..
Awareness (An experiment with modern parables: Presbyterian writers guild contest winner)
Editor’s note: This year, the Presbyterian Outlook partnered with the Presbyterian Writers Guild in a short story contest called, “An experiment with..
Baptism of the Lord — January 8, 2017
Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17 On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, all three appointed texts present us with accounts of..
What is Epiphany?
(RNS) You thought the holidays were over. Technically, no — not until Jan. 6, when Christians all over the world celebrate Epiphany...
Roberts preaches message of radical diversity at College Conference at Montreat
MONTREAT (PNS) – Stepping again into the pulpit—and alternately striding across the stage—at the College Conference at Montreat on Jan. 3 and..
Norway and its national church part ways
(RNS) Norway and its church are getting a divorce — or maybe they’re just separating. On Jan. 1, the Scandinavian country cut..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance response team visits site of Oakland’s Ghost Ship fire
(PNS) It’s been over a month since fire broke out in an Oakland, California warehouse, known as Ghost Ship, killing 36 people...
Words from the Spirit
Volunteers are hard at work carefully cutting out this year’s Epiphany stars, to be given out at our Epiphany worship service. Now..
The peaceable corner
Editor’s note: Three articles represent three perspectives on communities working together in the city of Baltimore. Those involved come from a wide variety..
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