25 (Adele)

Hello, it’s me. She’s back. Finally, after a four-year hiatus, Adele has graced the world with more ballads that are sure to..

Looking into the lectionary

Baptism of the Lord – January 10, 2016

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 On a recent Saturday morning I received this text: “Where do you stand on the Filioque?” Not exactly what..

Outlook Reporting

De La Rosa and Rada talk budgets, culture and conversations with board

As he closed out his first month as interim executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, Tony De La Rosa took some..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian Mission Agency to offer voluntary separation program

LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) is offering voluntary separation packages to eligible staff members. PMA staff members who are at least..

Religion News Service

Larycia Hawkins ‘flabbergasted’ by Wheaton’s move to fire her

CHICAGO (RNS) Wheaton College professor Larycia Hawkins says she is “flummoxed and flabbergasted” by the evangelical flagship’s decision to begin dismissal proceedings against..

Book Reviews

The Love That Will Not Let You Go: Being Christian is Not What You Think

by Douglas Heidt Wipf & Stock, Eugene, Ore. 140 pages REVIEWED BY LOUIS WEEKS Retired pastor Doug Heidt says he wrote this..

Outlook Reporting

PMA review committee releases report: Possible merger, restructuring and shared services are highlighted

The committee charged with reviewing the Presbyterian Mission Agency – part of the regular review cycle of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) agencies –..

Presbyterian News Service

Office of Public Witness applauds president’s executive order to curb gun violence

WASHINTON, DC (PNS) Pesident Barack Obama’s executive actions to take on America’s gun violence problem are getting high marks from the Presbyterian..

Voices

Star words: A spiritual practice for Epiphany

On the Sunday we celebrate Epiphany at the church I serve, it has become a tradition to pass out “star words.” Perhaps..

Outlook Features

“I won’t miss work!” Wanna bet?

by Ed Zinkiewicz I was ready to retire. I didn’t want to do the work any longer. Don’t get me wrong. I..

Presbyterian News Service

May the force be with you (Stated clerk’s column)

There were many of us who went to see the new Stars Wars movie, The Force Awakens. Kathy and I always think back..

Presbyterian News Service

PC(USA) collegiate New Year’s gathering at Montreat sets attendance record

(PNS) The largest gathering of college-aged individuals in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) just set a new attendance record. More than 1,100 students, educators..

Outlook Features

Remember those who forget: Becoming a dementia-friendly congregation

by Cynthia Ray A too-frequent reality A long-time member and ruling elder, Joan is in her mid-60s and retired early from a..

Voices

Jesus had a grandma and grandpa: Lessons on the incarnation from our neighbors

During the 12 days of Christmas, we focus a lot on Jesus’ birth and early life. This incarnation, God becoming flesh and..

Presbyterian News Service

Renew your commitment to live like Jesus

It’s a new year, 2016! A symbolic new beginning where the slate is wiped clean and we start anew. Some of us..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian Mission Yearbook available exclusively online

LOUISVILLE (PNS) As of January 1, 2016 the 120-year old Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study is available exclusively online. A Presbyterian Mission Agency press..

Outlook Features

Finding a form that functions: Restructuring the PC(USA)

Restructuring. It’s the melody wafting through so many conversations in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) these days – and is virtually certain to..

Honorably retired

Retirements (from the Jan. 4, 2016 issue)

Robert L. Agnew, from temporary pastor, Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Edward E. Breeden, from designated pastor, Presbyterian..