The bulletin board in an Oklahoma church
The bulletin board in an Oklahoma church ran the following announcement: “There will be a carry-in sinner at noon right after church.”
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Central American children find support from the church in their legal battle for political asylum
LOS ANGELES (PNS) For centuries, artists have taken to the canvas to create their version of the guardian angel, a larger-than-life figure that..
A house of love for children with HIV
The children who live at Assisi Snehalaya, a ministry of Catholic Franciscan friars in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, are almost..
Obama to host Pope Francis at White House in September
(RNS) President Obama will welcome Pope Francis to the White House during the pontiff’s U.S. visit in September to “continue the dialogue..
Church of England adds a second woman bishop in space of three months
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Church of England appointed its second woman bishop on Wednesday (March 25), only two months after it consecrated..
Morning by morning (Vice-moderator’s column)
“Certainly the faithful love of the LORD has not ended; certainly God’s compassion isn’t through! They are renewed every morning. Great is..
Shanti Ashram in India: Universal uplift for the common good
Sometimes, when everything seems complicated, what’s most needed is one place of hope. In the city of Coimbatore, in the state of..
Dalits face unique challenges in India
Technically, India abolished the caste system more than 70 years ago, after achieving independence and drafting a constitution. In reality, change doesn’t..
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Indiana House passes controversial ‘religious freedom’ bill
(Reuters) A controversial Indiana bill that could protect business owners who don’t want to provide services for same-sex couples moved closer to..
Keynote address at Compassion Peace and Justice Training Day explores relevance of church in reducing mass incarceration
LOUISVILLE (PNS) What is the role—and relevance — of the church in reducing the problem of mass incarceration in today’s society? Noted activist..
Prayers for peace in Iraq, Syria, Libya, Egypt and beyond
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – This Lenten season, the World Council of Churches (WCC) invites its member churches to pray on Sunday 29 March for..
Land of complexity: India’s traditions & diversity
A visitor to India is first struck by what’s different: the ferocious swirl of honking traffic and color and smell and spice...
GA Vice Moderator facing new challenge with cancer diagnosis
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Reverend Larissa Kwong Abazia, Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has been diagnosed..
My Way: A Muslim Woman’s Journey
by Mona Siddiqui I.B. Tauris, London. 222 pages REVIEWED BY LAWTON POSEY “Religious faith doesn’t always provide assurances, but there is no..
March 30, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s March 30, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and..
Dear Abba: Morning and Evening Prayer (bookmark)
by Brennan Manning with John Blasé Wm. B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 125 pages Before Brennan Manning died he composed this set..
Insurgent
Veronica Roth’s wildly popular youth novels about a dystopian future in the ruins of Chicago were converted into a highly successful movie..
Be Holy: Find Identity, Find Belonging, Find Purpose
by Brian Christopher Coulter Chalice Press, St. Louis. 150 pages REVIEWED BY TJ REMALEY The word “holy” is not always received well..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) addresses Commission on the Status of Women
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In gratitude: Catherine Franklin Vandegrift – FORMULA 4 Life
I am thankful for Catherine Franklin Vandegrift – teacher, missionary, entrepreneur and beloved child of God. Catherine grew up in the Presbyterian..
Diana Butler Bass speaks to NEXT crowd: Moving the church out of despair
CHICAGO – It came to pass that author Diana Butler Bass, a scholar of the history of religion, was speaking to more..
Regarding ruling elders: ordination
LOUISVILLE (PNS) In the presbytery in which I serve, several new faith groups are emerging. One is led by a teaching elder who..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approves marriage amendment
LOUISVILLE (PNS) While the Office of the General Assembly is still awaiting official tallies, it appears that a majority of the 171 presbyteries..
Hope in the midst of storms for Christian educators
BALTIMORE – The words “Fear not!” rang out in worship, plenary sessions, workshops and the marketplace during the annual meeting of the..
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