Pope Francis declares Oscar Romero a martyr, moves slain archbishop toward sainthood
(RNS) Pope Francis on Tuesday (Feb. 3) officially declared that Archbishop Oscar Romero, assassinated by a right-wing death squad in 1980 while..
(RNS) Pope Francis on Tuesday (Feb. 3) officially declared that Archbishop Oscar Romero, assassinated by a right-wing death squad in 1980 while..
A sermon originally preached at Village Presbyterian Church on January 11, 2015. 1 Timothy 2:8-12 and 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 “Do you accept..
by Cynthia Peters Anderson Fortress Press, Minneapolis. 299 pages “Theology matters” was once the banner shouted around the PC(USA) to restore theological..
PARK CITY, Utah (RNS) Publishers discovered a long time ago that Jesus sells magazines, so it should be no surprise that one of..
WILCZA, Poland (RNS) On Jan. 22, 1945, a woman from this small village in southern Poland was riding her bike when she..
There is this space between the Baptism of the Lord and Ash Wednesday when we return to ordinary time in the church..
40 years ago — February 1, 1965 In 1965 the United Nations was celebrating its 20th anniversary. The body had “recommended that..
A generous donation from a “First Fruits” fundraiser of the First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville, Texas, resulted in payment for the registration..
“As soon as I stepped on the site, I knew that it was a special place, a place set apart.” CASSIE SCHNIEDER,..
I simply do not know enough about the diversion of PC(USA) money to the Presbyterian Centers for New Church Development, Inc. to..
Charles Kim Anderson, from associate pastor, Lake City Presbyterian Church, Seattle, Wash. Janet T. Arbesman, from member at large, Carefree, Ariz. Frank..
In a confirmation class a young lad answered a question about the book of Acts with, “The natives of Macedonia did not..
HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY 2014-2015 RECONCILING PAUL Lesson Seven, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Every day I pass a Virginia Lottery billboard on my way..
At an evening concert in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Protestants and Catholics joined under one roof to hear and sing ancient psalms set..
At the recent joint annual meetings in November of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) and the Academy of Religion (AAR) in..
Alan B. Chaves, 80, July 23, Viera, Fla. Calvin Chears, 78, June 3, Hines, Ill. Dennis W. Clarke, 80, March 17, Sun..
Based on a true story, “Black or White” dares to explore American race relations in a whole different light. Elliott (Kevin Costner)..
To read the full obituary from Columbia Seminary, click here. In the last days of Steve's life, the Outlook asked some of..
Decatur, GA (Columbia Seminary Communications)— Stephen (Steve) A. Hayner, president emeritus of Columbia Theological Seminary, passed away Jan. 31 at the age..
MATANZAS, CUBA (OGA) The Reverend Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), presented the following resolution during a gathering in..
What this movie does is invoke every experience you’ve had in dealing with loved ones suffering from dementia. That makes it a..
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican will offer homeless people in Rome not only showers but also haircuts and shaves when new facilities..
Dear Friends, We are deeply grateful for the servant leadership of John Wimberly, who has labored faithfully and well as the interim consulting..
This week we asked our bloggers what they wish churches talked about more. More than any other topic, I wish churches would..
by Mark Labberton InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill. 174 pages REVIEWED BY MAIRI O. RENWICK Mark Labberton’s latest book reminds readers that..