The Soul of Discernment: A Spiritual Practice for Communities and Institutions (bookmark)
by Elizabeth Liebert WJK, Louisville, Ky. 198 pages In her acclaimed first book on the practice of discernment, Elizabeth Liebert wrote, “How..
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Gratitude for our veterans
I always know when it is graduation day at nearby Fort Jackson. There is a long line at the base gate and..
Covenant Network looks to the future
DENVER – The leaders of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians saved the last morning of the group’s 2015 national conference for looking..
Finding Our Balance: Repositioning Mainline Protestantism
by Ronald P. Byars Cascade Books, Eugene, Ore. 124 pages REVIEWED BY JOHN M. MULDER “We are living, as far as any..
White House names the Rev. Jennifer Butler to lead President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The White House has named a former staff member with the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations to chair the President’s..
‘The River’s Flow’ – Paper by Karen Russell exploring transformation, leaders, and congregations is third in the Office of Theology and Worship’s ‘Theological Conversations’ series
LOUISVILLE (PNS) In his acclaimed novella, A River Runs Through It, Norman Maclean memorably wrote that he is “haunted by waters.” Similarly haunted by..
Collegiate Ministries announces devotional app
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Office of Collegiate Ministries in the Presbyterian Mission Agency has launched its first daily scripture and prayer app. Available..
Conference of World Scholars to be livestreamed
Decatur, GA — Columbia Theological Seminary announced that it will livestream its upcoming conference on Bible, Empire, and Reception History during November 18-19. The Bible, Empire,..
Retirements (from the Nov. 9, 2015 issue)
Shin Dongwhan, from pastor, Korean Canaan, Richmond, Va. Theodore Smith, from pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Cartersville, Ga. Barbara Tooker Todd, from pastor, Missouri..
Transitions (from the Nov. 9, 2015 issue)
David W. Rogers, to associate pastor for spiritual care, Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Roswell, Ga., from interim pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Jonesboro, Ga...
A church in West Virginia…
A church in West Virginia has a motto committee that puts signs up around the building. One said, “Always read stuff that..
The beginning of theological education
RECENTLY, I TOOK PART IN THE ORDINATION of one of our recent graduates. He was ordained in his home congregation in New..
Covenant Network seeks avenues to new engagement at national gathering
DENVER – How can Presbyterians be involved in the difficult work of addressing injustice and working for reconciliation? That question has been..
Ordinations (from the Nov. 9, 2015 issue)
Betsy Reif Soto, to pastor, Star Presbyterian Church, Star, N.C., by Denver Presbytery Shannon Waite, to campus pastor at University of Mary..
Poorest of America’s Poor (40 years ago)
40 years ago — November 3, 1975 “Despite a five-year-old federal policy of Indian self-determination, the country’s largest Indian tribe, after more..
Reimagining the world
by C. Christopher Smith The new creation that God is bringing forth is one that stands in contrast to the status quo..
Living, speaking stones (Horizons 4)
HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY 2015-2016 COME TO THE WATERS Lesson 4 — Joshua 3-4 Every Fourth of July, cities around the nation..
Deceased (from the Nov. 9, 2015 issue)
Fred Hill, 88, Feb. 6, Hayesville, N.C. Sidney O. Hills, 97, July 17, 2014, Portland, Ore. Chester J. Minarcik Jr., 68, April..
Mission co-workers serving in Zambia
Dustin and Sherri Ellington are mission co-workers serving in Zambia. They report on the success of the YAV (Young Adult Volunteer) program there...
Mihee Kim-Kort
“In showing hospitality to the stranger, immigrant, refugee (whether a foreigner or a protester in the Black Lives Matter movement), it’s not..
“Unity Matters” – Covenant Network meets in Denver
DENVER – The crowd is small, and the way forward not entirely clear. With a big chunk of its advocacy agenda accomplished..
Language matters: Finding common ground in faith narratives
Guest commentary by Beth Buckingham-Brown Language matters. More than we realize. The language we hear and the language we use shapes us,..
Blurryface (twenty one pilots)
My 13-year-old, a little over a month ago: Hey Dad, whatcha doing? Me: I'm doing my album review for the Presbyterian..
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 8, 2015
Proper 27 – Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44 What is this week’s text from Mark about? I know, I know, Scripture is..
Cryptomnesia: How a Forgotten Memory Could Save the Church
by Christine A. Chakoian Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tenn. 136 pages The world has changed a great deal in the last 60 years...
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