Faith-based groups earn millions on refugee loan commissions
(RNS) Faith-based agencies that resettle refugees in America stand to gain more than a clear conscience if the United States — after..
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Choose welcome (Stated clerk’s column)
I can count on one hand the number of times I have spent Christmas in my own home as an adult. We..
Destination Bethlehem: Daily Meditations, Prayers, and Poems to the Light the Way to the Manger
J. Barrie Shepherd Wipe & Stock Publishers, Eugene, Ore. 237 pages When I received J. Barrie Shepherd’s newest book, “Destination Bethlehem,” we were..
Sometimes there’s God so quickly
There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the..
Seeking reform: Reflections overtures from Foothills Presbytery
I have been encouraged by moderator Heath Rada’s “Call to the Church” to re-think our Presbyterian identity, to re-think how we do..
200-year mission of Union Presbyterian Seminary celebrated
RICHMOND, Va. – Since its founding in 1812, Union Presbyterian Seminary has been witness to seminal moments in America’s history. From the..
Presbyterian World Mission names new associate directors
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Presbyterian World Mission has named Tamron Keith as associate director for administration and Rachel Yates as associate director for programs. Keith..
God’s creation: Climate change and faith
What responsibility do people of faith have to protect the environment? To what extent is climate change — and the impact that..
December 7, 2015: Digital issue (Christmas)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s December 7, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click here..
Social media Advent
One recent morning I drove my youngest to school, talk radio on as usual in the background. There were two stories that..
1st Sunday in Advent – November 29, 2015
Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 “The days are surely coming,” says Jeremiah. The days of promise and fulfillment are surely coming. The days..
A time to speak, a time to heal
Guest commentary by Ed Koster Our Presbyterian Church is in turmoil. The director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency has resigned. The stated..
Thanksgiving reflection
I have a vivid Thanksgiving memory that seems particularly relevant this year. My young family was living in Greenwood, South Carolina. I..
McCormick Theological Seminary issues statement in response to Laquan McDonald shooting video, an open letter from President Frank M. Yamada
CHICAGO - We the community of McCormick Theological Seminary, along with the rest of the city of Chicago and our nation, are..
God With Skin On: Cycle C Sermons for Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
by Susan R. Andrews CSS Publishing, Lima, Ohio. 164 pages Susan Andrews is a skilled preacher who knows how to shape theology..
“Amen” as thanksgiving
"To clasp the hands in prayer is to rise up against the disorder of the world." – Karl Barth I always love..
Native American Leadership Institute meets in North Carolina
(PNS) Any national gathering of Native Americans is a time of renewing friendships, making new friends and sharing stories of mutual ministry. Members..
Do we want to see?
Guest Outpost blog by Stephen McKinney-Whitaker “Do you want to see?” “No, not really.” My dog had surgery to remove her eye...
Syrians, Muslims and Christians: Hope in a time of fear
Guest commentary by Art Ross In Ephesians, Paul – redeemed disciple of Christ, world traveler and inspired writer – prays that the..
Kevin M. Gannon
“None of us went into academia with the idea we’d qualify for combat pay.” – KEVIN M. GANNON, chairman of the history..
Where is the baby Jesus?
Years ago, I taught the nursery Sunday school class in Pecos, Texas. I had a lifelike doll form my childhood that we..
Special events for teens and young adults
Many Presbyterian churches hold special events for teens and young adults during the Christmas season. These include chili suppers, pageants, the Christmas..
The President’s Proclamation: Thanksgiving 1965 (50 years ago)
50 years ago — November 22, 1965 When the Pilgrims first observed Thanksgiving nearly 350 years ago, life was harsh and unrelenting...
Transitions (from the Nov. 23, 2015 issue)
Stephens Lytch, to interim pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, Pa., from interim pastor, First Presbyterian Church, York, Pa.
Retirements (from the Nov. 23, 2015 issue)
Midhat D. Abraham, from member at large, Tuscon, Ariz. James Randall Campbell, from pastor, First United Presbyterian Church, Las Vegas Donald Reed..
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