July 24, 2016 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hosea 1:2-10; Luke 11:1-13 Ordinary 17C; Proper 12 There are times when the “not appropriate for children” parts of the Bible come..

Voices

Pins and family reunion: Triennium kicks off

Guest Outpost blog and photos by Christopher De La Cruz On the first day of the 2016 Presbyterian Youth Triennium, the general..

Book Reviews

Earning Innocence

by Andrew Taylor-Troutman Wipf and Stock Publishing, Eugene Ore. 120 pages reviewed by Lori Archer Raible How is a typical pastor, serving..

Outlook Reporting

What can Presbyterians do? A closer look at Baton Rouge

Editor’s note: The Outlook will run occasional stories talking to Presbyterians involved with grassroots work to address racism and injustice in..

Religion News Service

First openly LGBT United Methodist bishop: ‘This is the time’

(RNS) Bishop Karen Oliveto felt called to ministry in the United Methodist Church when she was 11 years old. But for years..

Presbyterian News Service

Efforts to address climate change intensify following GA222

(OGA) One of the most closely watched debates at the last two Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assemblies concerned whether or not the church..

Voices

What is the purpose of church planning teams?

I recently assembled a leadership team to lead, vision and plan for adult discipleship programs and events in the congregation. The team..

Outlook Features

Rural life lessons

by Kristin Frederich “Never” was the response. I had called the chair of the personnel committee to go over things before session..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian Youth Triennium offering will help youth in Asia

(PNS) — It’s time to “GO” in Indiana. GO and See GO and Do Likewise Teach me the way I should GO Let my..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance sends volunteers to assess California wildfires

(PNS) This year’s weather systems, especially the El Nino patterns, have caused serious headaches for disaster assistance crews across the country, whether dealing..

Outlook Features

The changing landscape of rural ministry

Story and photos by Richard (Skip) J. Shaffer Jr. Whenever I visit a rural community, I am reminded of the power and depth..

Voices

La sangre y el río / The Blood and The River (Dedicated to the victims of the massacre in Orlando and their families)

La sangre y el río (Dedicado a las víctimas de la masacre de Orlando y sus familias) Cuando la sangre se convierte..

He/She Said

Margie Briggs

"I believe we are confusing God at this point.” – Missouri delegate Margie Briggs to those gathered for the United Methodist General..

Presbyterians in Action

First Presbyterian Church in Kingsville

First Presbyterian Church in Kingsville, Texas, recently made a huge number of improvements by tackling items on a long list of needs...

In This Corner

A Missouri church announcement

In Missouri, a church announcement read, “Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not..

From the Archives

Our Present Mood and Christ – 70 years ago

70 years ago — July 22,1946 We confront racial, economic, and international problems which call for the unselfish application of the highest..

Deaths

Deceased (from the July 4, 2016 issue)

David L. Ballantyne, 72, Oct. 16, Elverson, Pa. David Bremer, 67, Oct. 21, Nashville, Ind. Harland Collins, 86, Mar. 19, Canyon, Texas William J. Foster..

Honorably retired

Retirements (from the July 4, 2016 issue)

Ebeneser Obiri Addo, from temporary pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Irvington, Va. Kathleen A. Angi, from mission worker, Worldwide Ministries, Louisville, Ky. Peggy..

Transitions

Transitions (from the July 4, 2016 issue)

Donald P. Hammond, to interim pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Quincy, Mass., from interim pastor, The Presbyterian Church in Needham, Mass. Jessie Lowry,..

Presbyterian News Service

Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and personnel matters

LOUISVILLE (OGA) When considering the need for a personnel committee, the session should reflect upon the size of the congregation, the session,..

Presbyterian News Service

Baton Rouge: Presbyterians on the ground engaging in God’s mission

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (OGA) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is actively working locally and nationally to facilitate change and communicate God’s love. Stated..