Yazidis and Christians forced to flee their homes in Iraq: A conversation with Jonah Salim
It’s difficult news to comprehend: ISIS militants in Iraq forcing Yazidis (an Iraqi religious minority) and Christians to flee their homes, whole..
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Hunger in America: 1 in 7 rely on food banks
LORTON, Va. (RNS) When Mary Smallenburg, 35, of Fort Belvoir, Va., opened a package from her mother to find cereal and ramen..
Pope Francis hints he might one day retire
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Addressing journalists on his return from his intense five-day visit to South Korea late Monday (Aug. 18), Pope Francis..
China lets Pope use its airspace for first time in papal history
SEOUL (Ecumenical News) Despite the simmering relations between the Vatican and Beijing, China allowed Pope Francis to fly across the country when..
Erin go summertime
I’ve long said that the best thing about Presbyterian General Assemblies is the summer vacation season that follows after adjournment. After spending..
PC(USA) leaders call for calm and prayer in Ferguson crisis
He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and..
The other narrative about Ferguson, Mo. (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) Left to their own devices, residents and officials of Ferguson, Mo., probably could have sorted out the shooting of an unarmed..
Understanding military chaplaincy: Military chaplains bring training, strength, faith to the job
MONTREAT, N.C. (PNS) Military chaplains are the same as any church pastor, except that their congregations wear uniforms, right? In some ways,..
Valdir França joins Presbyterian World Mission as area coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Valdir França has joined Presbyterian World Mission as area coordinator for Latin American and the Caribbean. He will begin his..
Patriarchs of Eastern Churches appeal for aid against forces of religious extremism
GENEVA (World Council of Churches) High officials from ancient Christian churches in the Near East have issued a common statement denouncing the emergence of..
Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus
by C. Christopher Smith and John Pattison InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill. 247 pages REVIEWED BY FELIPE N. MARTINEZ Hello! You’ve reached..
The friendliness charism
As I contemplate moving my home and office to a rural area of upstate New York, I worry about being isolated and..
The Bibles are back: Navy lodges scuttle removal plan
(RNS) The Gideon Bibles are going back in the Navy’s nightstand drawers. In June, the U.S. Navy ordered housekeepers at thousands of..
Juan Sarmiento joins Presbyterian World Mission
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Juan Sarmiento has been named evangelism catalyst for Presbyterian World Mission. He will begin his duties in October at the..
2014 Evangelism and Church Growth Conference draws diverse crowd
ST. PETE BEACH, FLA (PNS) For the first time, the 2014 Evangelism and Church Growth Conference — held here Aug. 11-14 — offered language-specific..
Columbia president affirms faith despite spreading cancer (Update)
The news was not what anyone wanted to hear: despite aggressive treatment, the pancreatic cancer has spread in the body of Steve..
What happens when the center does not hold? Historian George Marsden’s new book looks at the 1950s … and today
The Twilight of the American Enlightenment: The 1950s and the Crisis of Liberal Belief By George M. Marsden Basic Books, New York...
Film in review – “Guardians of the Galaxy”
What makes for an epic space adventure? Well, part of the “Star Wars” success, besides the brilliant classical soundtrack, was the development..
“A Letter to the Contemporary Church” and Chapter 1
HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY 2014-2015 Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians What has been your experience in the reading and study..
The decider
I’VE BEEN THINKING ... At the close of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes use of a freedom word in the..
Pittsburgh Seminary now offers Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry
PITTSBURGH (PTS) Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will offer the Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry degree beginning fall 2014. This two-year program..
No longer behind the curve: Black churches address mental illness
(RNS) The death of beloved comedian Robin Williams has heightened awareness of suicide and its relationship to mental health problems. But many African-American churches..
After the Ferguson protests, church volunteers pick up the pieces
FERGUSON, Mo. (RNS) On the fourth morning after Michael Brown’s death, residents from different parts of the region came together to pick..
Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good
by Steven Garber InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill. 255 pages REVIEWED BY DON MEEKS "Truth is in order to goodness.” Thus does..
PC(USA) Stated Clerk joins religious leaders in welcoming ceasefire
The Reverend Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), has signed on to the following statement..
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