Committee seeks tools to help congregations engage in interfaith relationships
LOUISVILLE (OGA) In Indianapolis, Presbyterians have joined with Jews, Muslims, and other Christians to build houses for homeless people and to combat hunger...
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Experiencing the Holy: Creative worship
What do you think of when you hear the term creative worship? Do you think of screens, a praise band and a..
John Calvin: A Companion to His Life and Theology
by Donald K. McKim Cascade Books, Eugene, Ore. 178 pages This small book provides an accessible account of Calvin’s life and theology...
PC(USA) Theology and Worship office announces changes in office of Interfaith Relations
LOUISVILLE (PNS) In response to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s longstanding commitment to building and fostering relationships with people of other religious traditions, the..
Seminary students gain experience—and credit—for attending General Assembly
(PNS) Returning to a tradition begun in 1993 by Rev. Dr. Jack Rogers—seminary professor emeritus, acclaimed author, and former moderator of the General..
New task force planned: Presbyterian Mission Agency board discusses review committees report
How will the Presbyterian Mission Agency board respond to a report of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Review Committee – a report..
Where reconciliation begins
Guest commentary I was trying out a new yoga class this past December when the teacher asked if there were any particular..
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 24, 2016
Nehemiah 8:1-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 The first quandary to address this week is what to do about the parameters for..
Religious groups focus on Flint’s water woes
(RNS) Catholic Charities is giving out water and food. The Flint Jewish Federation is collecting water and water filters. And the Michigan Muslim Community Council has..
Pope Francis opens foot-washing rite to women in gesture of inclusion
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis has changed the rules so that a priest may wash the feet of women and others in..
Still fighting the death penalty, Sister Prejean gets pope’s blessing
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Two decades after her anti-death penalty work was transformed into an Oscar-winning movie, “Dead Man Walking,” Sister Helen Prejean’s..
Strangers in This World: Multireligious Reflections on Immigration
Editors: Hussam S. Timani, Allen G. Jorgenson, Alexander Y. Hwang Fortress Press, Minneapolis. 318 pages REVIEWED BY NICHOLAS YODA G.K. Chesterton spoke..
PC(USA) moderator takes ‘Call to the Church’ on the road
(PNS) Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is extending his “Call to the Church” to locations..
Through the Lens: Photography connects community with God
Most photographers talk about taking photos or shooting photos. Not Cathy Newcomb. She receives photos. For her, the experience of contemplative photography..
Is it prophetic to be so predictable?
“Some things I think are very conservative, or very liberal. I think when someone falls into one category for everything, I’m very..
Annual meetings reimagined
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I READ last year was Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking, Fast and Slow.” A central argument is what he..
Recreating worship
As my paintbrush touches the canvas, I imagine the emotion I feel to run through me and embody itself on the canvas...
Children’s Christian formation enhanced by music education
by Anne McNair The most important place for a child’s music education is in the church. It is where they learn to..
Gregory Wolfe
“Lamenting the art of your own era is intellectual laziness at best and a serious dereliction of duty when it comes to..
Prayer shawl ministry
The Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw in Florence, Oregon, has a prayer shawl ministry. A knitting group meets regularly and has distributed..
A Presbyterian choir director blooper
A Presbyterian choir director sent me this blooper from his church bulletin. “The sermon Sunday night is ‘What is hell?’ Come early..
Calendar Check – April 2016
APRIL 1-3 MONTREAT, N.C. Mantreat on Montreat. Montreat. montreat.org APRIL 13-15 CLINTON, S.C. Together is Better: A Conference for Small Church Missional..
Calendar Check – March 2016
MARCH 19 CORBETT, ORE. Equipping Pastors, Elders and Staff to Lead a Changing Church featuring Heidi Husted Armstrong. Menucha. menucha.org MARCH 28-31..
New Year’s confession (20 years ago)
20 years ago — January 15, 1996 An individual preparing to be ordained for the gospel ministry is required to share a..
Deceased (from the Jan. 18, 2016 issue)
Mary Louise Ellenberger, 89, May 25, Glen Arm, Md. John R. Sharp, 76, May 11, Baltimore
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