Regarding ruling elders: Grace and gratitude
(OGA) During a meeting with colleagues at the Presbyterian Center, we discussed the ordination questions; the questions that all ruling elders, deacons,..
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Colorado police chaplain urges pastors to invest in trauma counseling
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – For the Rev. Howard Dotson, the decision to become a chaplain and crime victims’ advocate began when two young men he..
Government report could end detention of asylum-seeking families
(PNS) Faith leaders, including the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and human rights activists are celebrating a report released Friday by the Department..
The Politics of Penance
Michael Griffin Cascade Books, Eugene, Ore. 180 pages Does repentance make any difference once one leaves the sanctuary and forgets the declaration..
A theologian’s lessons for post-election healing
(RNS) This semester I’m teaching a course called “Faith and Politics” at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. It’s been a fascinating..
PC(USA) seminary news
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – A compilation of news from Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seminaries including Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Columbia Theological Seminary, Louisville Presbyterian..
New Jesuit leader is Latin American, like the pope
ROME (RNS) — The Jesuits, one of the world’s largest Roman Catholic orders, have elected their first Latin American leader, and he..
Former PC(USA) Moderator Benjamin Weir dies
OAKLAND, Calif. — Former Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Moderator Benjamin Weir, who survived 16 months in captivity as a hostage in Lebanon in..
Ben Weir, former General Assembly moderator and once a hostage in Lebanon, dies
This announcement of the death of Ben Weir came Oct. 14 from Debra Avery, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, California...
October 16, 2016 – 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 31:27-34 2, Timothy 3:14-4:5, Luke 18:1-8 Ordinary 29C I don’t know what to do with these texts. In some ways, they..
Moving from talk of race to acting for justice
MONTREAT, N. C. – What can churches and pastors do to make things better? What are ministry practices for responding to systemic..
The religious wanderings of Bob Dylan, Nobel laureate
(RNS) For the first time since the last century, this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature went to an American writer — singer, songwriter, author..
New Jersey church remembers war dead with ‘Field of Flags’
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – For five years Westminster Presbyterian Church in Middletown, New Jersey has assembled a memorable display on its Great Lawn each..
DisGrace photos: An invitation to the table
Photos from the closing worship service Oct. 12 at the DisGrace gathering at Montreat Conference Center. (Photos by Leslie Scanlon).
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”..
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..
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..
Ruined
by Ruth Everhart Tyndall House, Carol Stream, Ill. 336 pages Reviewed by Rachel Landers Vaagenes “I wanted to write a book..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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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