Deceased (from April 27, 2015 issue)
Richard H. Ainsworth, 87, July 4, Manteo, N.C. Aurelia Takacs Fule, 88, Nov. 23, Albuquerque, N.M. G. Edward Gearhart, 80, Oct. 24,..
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Ordinations (from April 27, 2015 issue)
Denise Anderson, to stated supply pastor, Unity Presbyterian Church, Temple Hills, Md., by National Capital Presbytery Hannah Dreitcer, to associate pastor, Westminster..
How (Not) to be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor
by James K.A. Smith Wm. B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 148 pages Charles Taylor’s “A Secular Age” is one of the most..
From a newsletter in a south Texas church
From a newsletter in a south Texas church: “Notice — when parking on the north side of the church, please remember to..
What will you sing on Pentecost?
What will you sing on Pentecost? Will your congregation grasp the full impact of the gift of the Holy Spirit?
New Hymn for Pentecost with the hymn text and music together.Renowned hymn writer, Carolyn Gillette, has penned uplifting, “Pentecost Had Come” to the tune of "Canto de Esperanza/Song of Hope” for your congregation’s use. Lyrics may be downloaded and printed for free – see below. OR for just $9.95 you can download a print master of the new hymn with all the musical notes needed for everyone to sing along. This is a full 8.5 by 11 inch format, so the print is clear and bold. Click here to purchase
Let your Pentecost celebration soar on this song of the Spirit!
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board briefed on Educate a Child initiative
LOUISVILLE (PNS) This week the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board heard about the official launch of the national component of the “Educate a Child,..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board approves revised mission budgets for 2015 and 2016
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) Board approved revised mission budgets for 2015 and 2016 on April 16, 2015. PMA chief financial..
We are Presbyterians, we should do better
I was born into a Presbyterian family. I had no say in that. However, at one point in my adult life, I..
PMAB meeting closes with discussion of difficulties and signs of hope for road ahead
Difficulties and signs of hope: That’s what folks are talking about at the top levels of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The difficulties..
Living liturgy
This week we asked our bloggers to share a liturgy they’ve crafted. Is it possible to just write liturgy for a living?..
News conference on investigation into ethics violations proffers updates, unanswered questions
After spending roughly 12 hours meeting in closed session over two days, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board emerged with a public statement..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board issues public statement on ethics investigation
After spending roughly 12 hours meeting in closed session over two days, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board emerged with a public statement..
Finance committee revises budget, discusses reserves
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues to confront challenging budget figures – including reserves dipping very close to the required minimums and the..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Mission Agency Board committees convene at spring board meeting
Committees of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board met April 16 to discuss informational items, formulate actions for the entire board to consider..
Oral component for standard ordination exams
In my previous post I discussed the action of the Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee on Examinations for Candidates (PCC) in response to referrals..
Protected: Governance and Ministry: Pastor and Session as Partners (webinar replay)
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Presbyterian Mission Agency Board receives lawyer’s report in closed-door session
The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board on April 15 received the report from a lawyer hired to investigate ethics violations involving the 1001..
A living church (moderator’s column)
Recently an article appeared in the Roanoke, Virginia, newspaper by author Timothy Buchanan. It was entitled “Death by Dishonor,” and began as..
PC(USA) communication changes at the denominational level
Several changes are in the works involving how the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) communicates with people at the grass roots. Kathy Francis, the..
Panel offers pastors advice on becoming ‘ministers of reconciliation’ in African-American communities
ORLANDO, Fla. (RNS) Christian ministers should establish relationships with law enforcement, seek ways to become moral authorities in their communities and listen...
Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and presbytery
LOUISVILLE (PNS) “The presbytery is the council serving as a corporate expression of the church within a certain district and is composed of..
World Mission financial shortfall: Will PC(USA) mission co-workers be recalled?
LOUISVILLE – Unless Presbyterians step up and give more money, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) may be forced to recall about one-fourth of..
Presbyterian World Mission faces potential funding shortfall in 2016 & 2017
Louisville (PNS) While work is fully funded for 2015, based on financial projections using 2014 actual receipts, the Presbyterian Mission Agency is..
Blessing for the Community of Saints
This week we asked our bloggers to share a liturgy they’ve crafted. In our annual service of healing and wholeness, we’ve started..
Dr. Leanne Van Dyk named tenth president of Columbia Theological Seminary
DECATUR, GA. — The Board of Trustees for Columbia Theological Seminary voted unanimously today to appoint Dr. Leanne Van Dyk to be the..
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