Moderator calls for urgent action, reform
Heath Rada, moderator of the 2014 General Assembly, has issued an urgent “Call to the Church” – a call for reform of..
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Interim executive announced: De La Rosa to lead Presbyterian Mission Agency
Luis Antonio (Tony) De La Rosa – a lawyer and a ruling elder who is calling for “hope and creativity” in the..
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Proper 21 – September 27, 2015
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 “My Jesus, My Savior” do you know the song? It is nice, catchy. It..
Expect to be challenged: New York awaits Pope Francis
Guest commentary by Andy James The electronic signs are everywhere throughout the city: “Major Events in Manhattan September 22-October 2. Expect Delays—Use..
Presbyterian Mission Agency board discusses cultural sensitivity, plans to develop interim strategy
In response to a “Call to the Church” that Heath Rada, moderator of the 2014 General Assembly, has issued – seeking urgent..
Presbyterian Mission Agency board faces end of financial reserves
So let’s assume the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) runs out of unrestricted reserve funds (which it’s expected to do by the end of..
At St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the pope embraces nuns once under Vatican fire
NEW YORK (RNS) In a grand yet intimate prayer service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday evening (Sept. 24), Pope Francis exhorted..
Chilean Presbyterian World Mission partners ask for prayers after earthquake
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Presbyterian World Mission partners are asking for prayers for those affected by the September 16 earthquake off the coast of Chile...
COTE considers issues of Presbyterian identity and connectionalism
CHICAGO (PNS) The fall meeting of the Committee on Theological Education (COTE)—hosted here Sept. 21–23 by McCormick Theological Seminary and its president and COTE member, the Rev...
Pope Francis embraces Washington’s hungry: ‘No justification for homelessness’
WASHINGTON (RNS) Pope Francis went straight from charging the U.S. Congress to care for the neediest to blessing and encouraging Washington’s hungry..
Pope Francis to Congress: ‘Stop fighting, start working!’
WASHINGTON (RNS) In his historic speech to a joint session of Congress on Thursday (Sept. 24), Pope Francis seemed to heed warnings..
Entering Wonderland: A Toolkit for Pastors New to a Church
by Robert A. Harris Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, Md. 219 pages REVIEWED BY ANDREW PLOCHER Rainer Maria Rilke once wrote, “I would..
Pope at White House: Fight global warming, protect religious freedom
WASHINGTON (RNS) In his first remarks on American soil, Pope Francis on Wednesday (Sept. 23) signaled the balance he might strike during..
Cheers, stillness fill Pope Francis’ first US Mass
WASHINGTON (RNS) A crescendo of cheers and raised cellphones greeted Pope Francis as his white popemobile encircled the crowd gathered for his..
Q&A with Tony De La Rosa
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board today announced the appointment of Luis Antonio (Tony) De La Rosa as the interim executive..
De La Rosa announced as new interim executive director of Presbyterian Mission Agency
Luis Antonio (Tony) De La Rosa has been named the interim executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. He will begin his..
Heath Rada issues a “call to the church”
Heath Rada, moderator of the 2014 General Assembly, has issued a “call to the church” – a call for reform of the..
Learning to read: The enduring value of theological education
by Cynthia Campbell Not long ago, I was with a group of women who were asked to do several sentence-completion exercises. One..
ECPAT-USA launches new campaign focused on training hotel employees to recognize signs of trafficking
ECPAT-USA, a leading anti-trafficking organization that works closely with the PC(USA) and Presbyterian Women, has launched a new campaign targeting hotels. In..
Author Phyllis Tickle dies at 81
EDITOR’S NOTE: Phyllis Tickle died in her sleep Tuesday (Sept. 22), months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. This story was written..
What is the World Meeting of Families?
(RNS) Unless you live under a rock, you know that this week (Sept. 22-27) marks Pope Francis’ first papal visit to the..
Ties that bind: Spiritual and socio-political relationships in seminary education
In a sermon several weeks ago, one of my trustees narrated an encounter with a group of little children with whom she..
Distance education: Seminary comes to you
by Bradley Longfield and Beth McCaw Recently Heath Rada, moderator of the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), asked, “How might..
1001 Ministry distributes grants to new worshiping communities
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Mission Development Resources Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency has approved funding for almost 40 grants specifically designed to develop..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board to meet this week: Leadership, finances, racism up for discussion
This is a big week for the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board, meeting in Louisville Sept. 23-25. The board is expected to talk..
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