Anglican leaders downplay censure of U.S. Episcopal Church

CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Anglican Communion’s worldwide leaders, finishing up four days of heated discussions, sought to project a sense of unity..

Presbyterian News Service

Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and Clerks of Session

(PNS) Growing up just outside of Chicago, I was, and remain today, an avid Chicago Cubs fan. I learned early on that living..

Voices

My heart aches…

Guest commentary by Steve Wilkins Recently, two churches that have had enormous influence in my life voted to separate from the denomination..

Looking into the lectionary

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 17, 2016

Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-11 My middle child was recently exposed to another branch of Christendom’s view of marriage. The details of this..

Religion News Service

Episcopal Church suspended from full participation in Anglican Communion

(RNS) The Anglican Communion voted to censure its American branch, the Episcopal Church, during a meeting in Canterbury, England, called to reflect on the future..

Religion News Service

Michelle Higgins: Black people are sacred to God

(RNS) Michelle Higgins has been making waves lately. A leader in the #BlackLivesMatter movement, she recently addressed a gathering of 16,000 evangelical..

Presbyterian News Service

Nominees sought for best Presbyterian writer

The Presbyterian Writers Guild (PWG) is accepting nominations for its 2016 David Steele Distinguished Writer Award. The award is given biennially in even-numbered years..

Book Reviews

An Interim Pastor’s Gift; God Laughs; A Company of Pastors

by Stephen McCutchan All three titles are available on Amazon Digital Services, Inc. REVIEWED BY ROBERT A. (BOB) HARRIS Passionate about the..

Voices

I want better days

I turned on the radio on my way to work a few days before Christmas and heard one of my favorite Christmas..

Religion News Service

Catholics and Lutherans to worship together at Reformation anniversary

PARIS (RNS) Catholics and Lutherans have made another step toward joint commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017 by issuing..

Outlook Reporting

PMA board executive committee reviews reports, explores new directions

The Presbyterian Mission Agency board will meet on January 21 to discuss a report from the Presbyterian Mission Agency Review Committee –..

Religion News Service

2015 was ‘worst year’ for Christian persecution, says Open Doors

(RNS) With North Korea leading the way and Islamic extremism rapidly expanding, 2015 was the “worst year in modern history for Christian..

Outlook Features

Retirement: Location or community or both?

For many people, retirement means choices and lots of questions to answer. Do I want to stay in my present location or..

Outlook Features

Senior living options: Good news for older adults

By Roger A. Stevens What would you say to a retired couple in your church if they told you that they were..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterians join the call to stop raids on Central American families

In bold and clear language, Presbyterians are calling on President Barack Obama and his administration to end raids on mothers and children..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian Office of Public Witness joins opposition to Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness and approximately 1,500 organizations are urging Congress to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade agreement they believe..

Presbyterian News Service

PC(USA) stated clerk appeals to president to end raids

LOUISVILLE (PNS) President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 The Honorable Jeh Johnson Secretary of Homeland..

Presbyterian News Service

Wiley provides clarification on Presbyterian Panel survey question on Jesus Christ

LOUISVILLE (PNS) Ever since the publication of the results of a 2011 Presbyterian Panel survey, many questions have been circulating across the Presbyterian Church..