Anniversaries (from the Dec. 8, 2014) issue
First Presbyterian Church, Las Animas, Colo. 140 years The Presbyterian Church of Paris, Paris, Ill. 190 years Vaughn Presbyterian Church, Bentonville, Ark...
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“The Homesman,” based on a novel by Glendon Swarthout, feels like Larry McMurtry’s novels of The Old West. Here, people work very..
A letter from the Hispanic/Latino National Presbyterian Caucus re: Michael Brown, Eric Garner and Advent
For Christians, Advent is a season for hope. We know who is coming and why. Jesus was born to establish what he..
From one playground to another: Andrew Farrell’s innate gift on display in soccer championship game Sunday
LOUISVILLE (PNS) When Ruth Farrell’s adopted son Andrew was 3 years old, she noticed something different about him when he was playing on..
Listening and hearing in Advent
Ten years ago, on a Sunday in early December, I was tucked in the choir loft of historic Greyfriars Church in Edinburgh,..
Theology from the Trenches: Reflections on Urban Ministry
by Roger J. Gench Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 145 pages REVIEWED BY JEFF KREHBIEL My friend and colleague Roger Gench’s..
After Ferguson and Eric Garner decisions, white Christians say it’s time to stand with blacks
WASHINGTON (RNS) “African-American brothers and sisters, especially brothers, in this country are more likely to be arrested, more likely to be executed,..
Top scholars gather for Columbia Seminary’s Colloquium 2015
Decatur, GA—Columbia Theological Seminary announced the speakers for its Colloquium 2015 to be held on April 20-22. Titled “The Church Facing the..
Waiting for Punxmas: A loud and fast Advent playlist of holiday punk favorites
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The Son of Man is coming in clouds
A little reverent fun with Mark 13:34-27. (Think Vegas lounge act.) Enjoy! “Son of Man is Coming in Clouds” To the tune..
The Touch of the Sacred: The Practice, Theology, and Tradition of Christian Worship
by F. Gerrit Immink Wm. B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 280 pages Immink is rector and professor of homiletics at the Protestant..
Heath Rada to speak at Columbia Seminary’s spring convocation
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1 in 3 Americans want a divorce between clergy and civil marriages
(RNS) Should clergy divorce themselves from civil marriage? Such a church-state split — already endorsed by some Catholic and evangelical leaders — is showing surprising..
Evangelicals add support for EPA plan to cut coal pollution
WASHINGTON (RNS) Evangelicals are teaming up with environmentalists to support the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan to substantially reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal-burning..
Presbyterians hope to make an impact on Giving Tuesday
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Pope Francis joins other faith leaders to demand an end to human trafficking
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Link daily toil and holy quest in a deeper, earthier way this Advent (Stated clerk’s column)
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What are we waiting for?
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Boko Haram terrorists aim at Nigeria’s Muslims, too, killing 120 Friday worshippers
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Containing Ebola: A PC(USA) mission letter from Congo
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Sailboat Church: Helping Your Church Rethink Its Mission and Practice (bookmark)
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December 8, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s December 8, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..
Advent: Singing a new song to the Lord
I know that in some circles, the furor over Advent versus Christmas music continues to rage. As is my conflict resolution style,..
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