Humanists win right to solemnize their own weddings in Indiana
(RNS) A federal court has ruled that humanist couples in Indiana can be married by their own “secular celebrants,” something that until..
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Why are evangelicals supporting immigration reform? Q&A with filmmaker Linda Midgett
(RNS) The Evangelical Immigration Table commissioned the documentary “The Stranger” to foster evangelical support for immigration reform. Linda Midgett, a graduate of evangelical..
3 things I wish my congregation knew
We asked our bloggers what 3 things they thoughts pastors wish their congregations knew. This is how they responded. You will never..
“ … with those who rejoice”
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” So the Apostle Paul exhorted the church in Rome. That command may..
Film in review – “Third Person”
It’s almost impossible to talk about this film without giving it away, so instead I’ll talk about something analogous and if you..
Film in review – “Jersey Boys”
I didn’t think anybody could sing like Frankie Valli. I was wrong. Wow, John Lloyd Young has an incredible voice. And it’s..
Film in review – “Begin Again”
It’s billed as a romance, and the trailers imply that stars Keira Knightley (29 years old) and Mark Ruffalo (47 years old)..
Stated Clerk Asks President to Honor Protections Afforded to Children
The Reverend Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, wrote a letter to the President of the United States expressing concern..
Jinishian Memorial Program Praises PC(USA) Action Commemorating Armenian Genocide
On June 20, in Detroit, Michigan, the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted to recognize the Armenian Genocide, urging congregations to commemorate its centennial..
Religious giving: not yet reviving
Charitable giving last year (2013) continued a four-year climb from recession lows recorded in 2009. The cumulative gains amount to 22 percent..
General Assembly offering yields $13,500 for ministries in Detroit, around the world
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Worshipers at the 221st General Assembly’s opening worship last month in Detroit gave more than $13,500 to ministries both local and global...
Pope urges complete ban on producing, using landmines
VATICAN CITY (Catholic News Service) Landmines wound innocent civilians, "prolong war and nurture fear" long after conflicts have ended, Pope Francis told..
Guantanamo detainees demand same rights as Hobby Lobby
EKKLESIA – Two hunger-striking Guantánamo Bay detainees have asked a US court to count them as ‘persons’ with free exercise of religious rights,..
When being the “spiritual superhero” becomes too much
We asked our bloggers what 3 things they thoughts pastors wish their congregations knew. This is how they responded. It was four..
Montreat reopens, rededicates Assembly Inn
Montreat Conference Center (MCC) has reopened and rededicated its historic Assembly Inn, revealing $6.2 million in renovations. While striving to retain the..
Evangelicals cast new hope
Out of the ashes … evangelical Presbyterians gathered at the Montreat Conference Center in late June to renew their faith by rebooting..
Pope sends delegation to Paraguay to investigate Pa. priest accused of molesting boys
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis is sending a cardinal and a bishop to Paraguay to investigate the activities of a priest previously..
Judge approves settlement in Baptist children’s home case
(RNS) A federal judge has approved a settlement in a 14-year legal battle over government funding of Baptist homes for children in..
WCC strongly condemns violence in Gaza
(WCC) -- Attacks by the Israeli military on the civilian population in Gaza, as well as firing of rockets by militants from..
Women leaders in African churches reflect on HIV/AIDS
NAIROBI (WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES) Early struggles in developing a response to the HIV and AIDS pandemic were remembered by African women church..
PC(USA)’s J. Herbert Nelson criticizes Supreme Court’s Harris v. Quinn decision
WASHINGTON (PCUSA OFFICE OF PUBLIC WITNESS) – The Reverend J. Herbert Nelson II, director of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness in Washington,..
Three things pastors wish their congregations knew
We asked our bloggers what 3 things they thoughts pastors wish their congregations knew. This is how they responded. I am sure..
Change: Bane or blessing?
by Jennie Langham I’ve been thinking a lot about Christian education and Christian educators recently. I’m retired, but I haven’t retired my..
Columbia seminary grad develops app to assist those in need
San Diego, CA – Sojourners recently sought the 50 “Greatest Social Justice Leaders We've Never Heard Of” to participate in “The Summit” at Georgetown..
Obama’s faith-based advisers divided over religious exemption for anti-gay discrimination
WASHINGTON (RNS) President Obama’s faith-based advisers are coming down on different sides of a debate over a pending executive order that would..
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