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...

He/She Said

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..

Insights columns

Sticky preaching

What makes sermons stick for you? How do you know a good one? If the preacher makes you feel spiritually stimulated and..

From the Archives

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..

Insights columns

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..

Editorials

Aggiornamento council

In 1959, shortly after his election, Pope John XXIII called the church council that became Vatican II. Pope John called for an..

Deaths

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...

In This Corner

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..

Benedictory

My pastor

IN JUST A FEW DAYS, as I write these words, I will lose my pastor. After almost 20 years as the pastor..

Presbyterians in Action

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..

Those with ears to hear (music reviews)

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..

Outlook Reporting

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..

Presbyterian News Service

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..

Webinar Replay

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..

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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..

News from other sources

IVP releases CaringBridge cancer journey of Steve and Sharol Hayner

Westmont, IL—Steve Hayner was healthy and fit and serving as president of Columbia Theological Seminary when he found out he had pancreatic..

Looking into the lectionary

2nd Sunday after Pentecost – June 7, 2015

2nd Sunday after Pentecost – Mark 3:20-35 If I had been Mark’s editor, I would have sent this passage back to him...

Voices

Thoughts about the 1001 investigations and issues

Guest commentary by Steve Plank What happened (from “Board announces departure of employees from 1001 New Worshipping Communities program,” by Leslie Scanlon)..

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