Irizarry announced as Board of Pensions vice president for education

PHILADELPHIA (PNS) – The Rev. Dr. José Irizarry says he was a pew child. “I learned how to crawl and walk in..

Pope urges protection of ‘invisible and voiceless’ child migrants

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis has made an impassioned plea to the international community to protect the world’s “invisible and voiceless”..

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Mike Pence defends Trump at Liberty University amid evangelical debate

(RNS) Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence urged forgiveness for Donald Trump Wednesday (Oct. 12) at Liberty University as evangelical outcry increased in..

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PMA provides way to honor Hunter Farrell for 30 years of mission service

LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) is suggesting a “second mile” contribution in honor of Hunter Farrell’s 30 years of..

Book Reviews

Ruined

by Ruth Everhart Tyndall House, Carol Stream, Ill. 336 pages Reviewed by Rachel Landers Vaagenes “I wanted to write a book..

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International Peacemakers visit PC(USA) churches to speak on work for peace and justice

LOUISVILLE (PNS) – International Peacemakers from partner churches around the world are traveling to churches throughout the U.S. as part of the..

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White fear and fragility will be the death of us all

MONTREAT, N.C. – Anthea Butler, a university professor and a person of color, did not want to come to Montreat Conference Center..

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A song of lament at DisGrace

A worship service Oct. 11 at the DisGrace gathering at Montreat Conference Center offered lament for racial injustice, and for those who've..

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Poll: Trump support remains steady among evangelicals

(RNS) Donald Trump’s support has plummeted in the past week — but white evangelicals are sticking with him. “Among religious groups, white..

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Faith cannot be washed away

BANÍ, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Hurricane Matthew was like a very bad dream, watching a slow-motion bullet heading toward someone you love, unable..

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Preacher asks ARMSS/POAMN gathering ‘Are you ready to dream?’

RICHMOND (PNS) – A lively spirit filled the gathering space as the leadership of the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network (POAMN) and..

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Signs of grace: Writing for children

My memory is not what it used to be. I try not to panic about all the memorable moments that apparently weren’t..

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What’s next? A panel of Presbyterians discuss moving from conversation to action

MONTREAT, N.C. – What’s the next step? How to move from conversation in the church to action on racial equality? And what’s..

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Clean up begins in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew

LOUISVILLE (PNS) – Days after Hurricane Matthew devastated Haiti, authorities are still trying to determine the extent of damage left behind. According..

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Churches need lament: Don’t ignore the body in the room

MONTREAT, N.C. – There’s a body in the room. A black body. Don’t ignore it. When someone has died, lament is necessary...

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Former mission co-worker engages evangelism in community transformation

VENEZUELA (PNS) — At the Presbyterian House in Merida, Venezuela, Dr. Edgar Moros-Ruano, a former Presbyterian mission co-worker, says “the gospel is..

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Harris-Perry calls for curiosity and discomfort at DisGrace conference

MONTREAT, N.C. – Melissa Harris-Perry gets straight to the point, and she’s not afraid to shift the frame. For example, liberals and..

Book Reviews

The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ

by Fleming Rutledge Wm. B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 696 pages Fleming Rutledge is a preacher. Preachers preach, but it is no..

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Lament and confession: DisGrace discussions on racism begin in Montreat

MONTREAT, N.C. – The DisGrace conference, being held this week at Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina, is focused on institutional racism..

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After lewd tape release, Reed lays out evangelical case for Trump

(RNS) — Faith & Freedom Coalition founder and chairman Ralph Reed laid out the evangelical case for Donald Trump on Monday (Oct...

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McFayden named president-elect of Association of Presbyterian Church Educators

RICHMOND, VA — Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden (D.Min’86), academic dean of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, and professor of Ministry and Leadership Development..

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