Presbyterian churches pray for an end to violence following San Bernardino shootings
(PNS) As authorities continue their investigation into Thursday’s shooting rampage that left 14 people dead and 21 wounded in San Bernardino, Calif.,..
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Pastor pens verses on gun violence sung to the tune of church hymns
(RNS) Gun violence has reached a point in this country that the Rev. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, who has written several hymns about..
Behold! Your Christmas soundtrack!
As a singer/songwriter or popular band, taking on holiday music can be a tricky venture. You're pandering to a very defined theme..
2nd Sunday in Advent – December 6, 2015
Luke 3:1-6 There were 56 total. Some were ceramic, others made of wood. Most were three-dimensional, but a few of the most..
Robeson House: Public theology, public action
Guest commentary by Harold Delhagen Growing up with my father meant that family time was filled with history lessons. While my brothers..
Presbyterian leaders lift up prayers for San Bernardino
As followers of Jesus Christ, we lift up our prayers for the families of San Bernardino who have suffered loss. We pray..
The numbers: A pastoral prayer
355 mass shootings in 336 days. When will the terror stop, O Lord? Schools, movie theatres, clinics, public streets, sanctuaries, government agencies,..
Mission Work Plan in process
LOUISVILLE – Behind the scenes, leadership of the Presbyterian Mission Agency and representatives of Presbyterian Mission Agency board are hard at work..
Let it shine
They’re here. A wall didn’t keep them out. Stricter travel restrictions didn’t keep them out. Governors locking the front doors of their..
28 Carols to Sing at Christmas
by John M. Mulder and F. Morgan Roberts Cascade Books, Eugene, Ore. 182 pages REVIEWED BY THOMAS G. LONG In 2014, the..
What God has promised (Hebrews 4:1, 6:15)
Poetry by Julia Crim Waiting for the hours to pass, Longing for the silence to end, I listen to my own breathing,..
De La Rosa begins tenure as Presbyterian Mission Agency interim executive director
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Luis Antonio (Tony) De La Rosa’s first day as interim executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency was far from business..
PC(USA) member and NASA mathematician receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
(PNS) Katherine G. Johnson, a PC(USA) member and career NASA scientist, was one of 17 Americans honored November 24 with the Presidential Medal..
Craig S. Williams accepts new call
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Thousand Oaks, California, has called as its next pastor Craig S. Williams. Williams is one of four former..
Safety last
Those who want to espouse security can go right ahead, but they can’t say that goal is a biblical one. Remember all..
Three ways to thrive during the holidays
by Kenneth Phelps 'Tis the season to be stressed? The holiday season is upon us, predictably filled with both excitement and trepidation...
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..
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..
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