7th Sunday of Easter – May 8, 2016
Acts 16:16-34; John 17:20-26 The Gospel text for Easter 7 is one of those roundabout John texts. It loops around, repeats, uses..
Latest Posts
UPDATED: David M. Baker challenges stated clerk nomination
A candidate has emerged to challenge the nomination of J. Herbert Nelson to be the next stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church..
Teaching — The Sacred Art: The Joy of Opening Minds and Hearts
by Jane E. Vennard SkyLight Paths, Woodstock, Vt. 160 pages REVIEWED BY DEBORAH A. MCKINLEY Jane Vennard has written a wonderful book..
Hold that balm in Gilead (Jeremiah 8:23)
There is a balm in Gilead, or so we love to sing in church. Yet the prophet raised a question, not an..
Andover Newton to partner with Yale, shutter Mass. campus
(RNS) The nation’s oldest graduate school of theology is planning to relocate from Newton, Mass., to New Haven, Conn., where a small..
Bono and Eugene Peterson talk Psalms, Christian art in new video
(RNS) In a new video conversation with Christian scholar and poet Eugene Peterson, U2 frontman Bono said he finds “a lot of dishonesty” in Christian..
Calendar check – August 2016
AUG. 8-12 ATLANTA Women, Religion, Violence and Power featuring Andrea White. Carter Center. sfts.edu AUG. 21-27 ABIQUIU, N.M. Backpacking with the Saints..
Nongeographic presbyteries: Examining overtures coming to GA
Special GA commentary by Steve Salyards Among the overtures to any General Assembly, those that propose changes to the Book of Order..
A distinct family portrait of the PC(USA) – stated clerk’s column
There are eighty-nine years of living between my mother and my grandson. Yet they are experiencing similar journeys of self-discovery. My mother..
Shared identity: New report highlights themes and priorities identified in denominational listening effort
Over the past four years, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has become more liberal. Presbyterians are committed to their local congregations, and they..
David Parker and Adan Mairena plan to stand as co-moderator team
David P. Parker, lawyer and ruling elder who has been endorsed by Salem Presbytery to stand for moderator of the 2016..
Pentecost (column by PMA board chair)
In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons..
Young adults finding Jesus: The ministry of International Friendship House
by Polly Yorkioka Last Fall, Netflix launched “Master of None,” a new series created by comedian Aziz Ansari. This semi-autobiographical comedic mini-series..
Stated Clerk issues statement on acts of genocide globally
LOUISVILLE (PNS) This statement addresses the grievous physical threats faced by Christians and other religious and ethnic groups targeted by state and non-state..
Are ethics everything?
I BELONG TO A LECTIONARY STUDY GROUP that meets the first week of every January. We present exegetical papers on the texts..
Two Lutheran seminaries will merge instead of closing, forming a new school
(RNS) Two Pennsylvania Lutheran seminaries have dropped plans to dissolve both schools and start a new one as they navigate hurdles in..
Silence is key to nuns’ singing success
GOWER, Mo. (RNS) Tucked away just off a rocky road is a small community of women who have chosen to retreat from the world..
Face-to-face communication
Turn on the lights, I can’t hear you.” My little brother used to remind my mother of this on early winter mornings..
UPDATED: PC(USA) budget cuts result in elimination of five programs and eight jobs
LOUISVILLE – Here’s the impact of the just-approved new 2017-2018 mission budget for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A): Eight Presbyterian Mission Agency workers..
Presbyterian Mission Agency executive director search committee reports progress
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Landon Whitsitt, synod executive and stated clerk for the Synod of Mid-America and chair of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) Board’s..
Independent audit reveals need for improvement in internal controls
Independent auditors have reported what they describe as a “significant discrepancy” involving internal controls in their audit of the Presbyterian Church..
Commentary round-up: Opinions on the “apology overture” coming to GA222
At the 2014 General Assembly, the question of whether the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) should allow its ministers to perform same-sex marriages was..
6th Sunday of Easter – May 1, 2016
Acts 16:9-15; Revelation 21:10; 21:22-22:5 Open gates, always open, no metal detectors, no standing spread eagle for the obligatory TSA X-ray, no..
Presbyterian Mission Agency board votes in favor of new board structure
At its next meeting in September, the Presbyterian Mission Agency board will have a new internal structure and a new way..
Board approves comments to recommendations from Presbyterian Mission Agency review committee
LOUISVILLE - The Presbyterian Mission Agency board voted April 28 to suggest to the General Assembly that the all-agency review of the..
Page 443 of 894