Ralph Abernathy: Martin Luther King Jr.’s overlooked ‘civil rights twin’
(RNS) In a scene in the movie “Selma,” the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. sits in a jail cell wondering where the..
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Film in review – “Spare Parts”
“Spare Parts” is a feel-good movie that is curiously awkward in places, but nonetheless manages to deliver the emotional impact of the..
Hundreds of Duke students rally with Muslims at Friday’s call to prayer
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) In the end, the Muslim call to prayer was broadcast from a small black speaker perched on the..
Oklahoma pastors will preach in hoodies to protest proposed state bill banning hoods
OKLAHOMA CITY (RNS) On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many Oklahoma pastors will preach not in robes, but hooded..
Supreme Court will decide fate of state bans on gay marriage
WASHINGTON (RNS) The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday (Jan. 16) to resolve the national debate over same-sex marriage once and for all. The..
Film in review – “Blackhat”
Movies about cyber-hacking are difficult to make because watching a guy sitting at a computer is not exactly thrilling. But trying to..
Risen from the ashes – Rebuilt New Jersey Church wins religious architecture award; three other PC(USA) churches also honored
LOUISVILLE (PNS) No sooner had West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, New Jersey, celebrated a successful renovation of its chapel and Christian education building than..
Duke cancels Muslims’ call to prayer after Franklin Graham leads revolt
(RNS) Officials at Duke University abruptly dropped plans to broadcast the Muslim call to prayer from the iconic bell tower of Duke..
The Great and Holy War: How World War I Became a Religious Crusade
by Philip Jenkins HarperOne, San Francisco. 448 pages REVIEWED BY KEN KOVACS Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian..
How much is one more month of life worth?
A few days before Christmas, NPR's Radiolab released a program entitled "Worth." The first story, "How Much Would You Pay for a..
Pope Francis on free speech: ‘You cannot insult the faith of others’
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis on Thursday (Jan. 15) condemned last week’s terrorist attack on the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo but..
Regarding ruling elders: sharing your faith
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Becoming a ruling elder in the PC(USA) begins much earlier than the phone call from the nominating committee. Through a myriad..
Retirement living — redefined
By Laurence Gumina “I waited too long to move.” “Thank you for being there.” “I didn’t know the full breadth of the..
Syngman Rhee dies
Syngman Rhee, former GA moderator and current Outlook board member, died January 14 in Atlanta shortly after being diagnosed with an aggressive form..
PC(USA) mourns loss of former moderator and ecumenical leader
(OGA) The Reverend Syngman Rhee, a Presbyterian minister, seminary professor, and respected leader in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and wider faith community, died..
Recognizing and supporting the gifts and challenges of older adults
From the time the baby boomers were being born, the study of aging in America became a hot topic. The White House..
The new minister: Clergy as convener
I take this term from a UMC minister, John Helmiere, who began a new worshipping community in Seattle called Valley and Mountain,..
Presbyterian Outlook 2015 Church-College Partnership competition
Graduating seniors of PC(USA)-related colleges and universities are invited to submit a 700-word essay titled “How my education at a PC(USA)-related college has..
A time to listen, a time to talk
Trying to control security leaks during World War II, the U.S. government made posters warning, “Loose Lips Sink Ships.” I think we..
Procession of honor
by Mark Arni The heart of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) exists in its mission to provide older adults with caring and..
Special Offerings to revise promotional campaign
LOUISVILLE (PNS) After much criticism, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Special Offerings is revising its 2015 campaign for the One Great Hour of Sharing offering...
Statement from Special Offerings
LOUISVILLE (PNS) We appreciate the passionate outpouring of concern about the new attention-getting campaign for One Great Hour of Sharing. You spoke. We..
Supreme Court weighs a church’s right to advertise services
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Supreme Court on Monday (Jan. 12) considered a tiny church’s curbside sign in a case that could raise the bar on..
OGA hires coordinator for advocacy in Office of Immigration Issues
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Laura Polk, a professional experienced in immigration issues and committed to justice, has accepted the position of coordinator for advocacy..
On fifth anniversary of earthquake, ministry in Haiti continues
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Today is the fifth anniversary of the massive 2010 earthquake in Haiti that killed more than 316,000 and destroyed 250,000 residences..
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