Eliminating (or limiting) five common words in youth ministry
Guest Outpost blog by Jeremy Cain Wilhelmi As Presbyterians, we often call ourselves “people of the Word.” We do so because we believe..
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New directions for Covenant Network
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians, while continuing its commitment to work for the full inclusion of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people..
Investing in theological education starts with us: TEF now at the Presbyterian Foundation
For the last twenty years, the Committee on Theological Education (COTE), the General Assembly, and PCUSA seminaries sought to energize giving to..
Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois experiments with Small Church Residency Program
LOUISVILLE (PNS) If the early Israelites journeyed to Egypt in search of sustenance and opportunity, Nathan Mochizuki and Elizabeth Moses went to “Little..
‘Blessing of the bikes’ helps churches make climate change a local issue
TORONTO (RNS) In groups of eight or so, riders wheeled their bicycles down the red-carpeted center aisle of Toronto’s Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church...
United Methodist Church approves Louisville Seminary for preparation of candidates
LOUISVILLE – The University Senate of the United Methodist Church recently voted to designate Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary as Approved for Listing, without..
Why Christian denominations aren’t going away (Commentary)
(RNS) Summer is the time when many Protestant denominations hold annual or biennial meetings to assess the state of their union, make..
Mid-way to GA: Presbyterians bring key issues to life
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) makes headlines when the big votes roll around — on gay marriage, on divestment, on ordaining gays and..
Disability Inclusion Sunday is June 14th
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Churches of all denominations would like to think that the inclusion of all people would be a natural occurrence, says one..
Minnesota charges Catholic archdiocese with failure to protect children from abuse
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) -Prosecutors in Minnesota brought criminal charges on Friday against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, accusing it..
Honorably retired (from the June 8, 2015 issue)
Gretchen Lord Anderson, from member at large, Sun Prairie, Wis. Brant Dale Baker, from pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Mesa, Ariz. Karen W...
Arlene W. Gordon
“What is the answer? The answers don’t come easy. However, we are all challenged to get involved and stop standing on the..
Sticky preaching
What makes sermons stick for you? How do you know a good one? If the preacher makes you feel spiritually stimulated and..
Honest doubt (70 years ago)
70 years ago — June 25, 1945 I do not know why it should be so natural for some people to believe..
Church generosity and the parable of the prodigal
by Sean Mitchell Why will certain church members not give more money?” “Why will others in the faith community who receive the..
Aggiornamento council
In 1959, shortly after his election, Pope John XXIII called the church council that became Vatican II. Pope John called for an..
Deceased (from the June 8, 2015 issue)
William LaClair Arthur, 75, Oct. 24, Spartanburg, S.C. Gregory G. Bock, 66, Nov. 11, Fort Dodge, Iowa John Barry Deal, 71, Nov...
From an anonymous church bulletin…
From an anonymous church bulletin: “This evening there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the church. Bring a..
My pastor
IN JUST A FEW DAYS, as I write these words, I will lose my pastor. After almost 20 years as the pastor..
The Presbyterian Church in Haines, Alaska
The Presbyterian Church in Haines, Alaska, received a lot of help as a mission church. Now they do mission. The Sunday school..
Wilder Mind (Mumford & Sons)
Wilder Mind Mumford & Sons (2015) Be advised: This is not your parents’ Mumford & Sons. Scratch that. It isn't even your..
1001 inquiry continues to unfold: Executive director review planned, investigation report still private
For those following the saga of the 1001 New Worshipping Communities inquiry and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) governance issues, here are some of..
Damaged by storms, John Knox Ranch to open June 10
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Nearly two weeks after massive flooding damaged several buildings at John Knox Ranch near Fisher, Texas, volunteers with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and local Presbyterian churches..
Sundays and Seasons: Vibrant Worship Planning
A 90-minute webinar presented by Michael Waschevski Recorded Tuesday, August 25 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) Click here to purchase..
Taste and see
I am known in my family for having issues with containers on the table. If someone wants milk or orange juice, the..
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