Theocademy: Adult education for all
Think of a small Presbyterian congregation — there are so many — being served by a part-time pastor or a commissioned ruling..
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Church unity
For those who value church unity, the Christian scene in the United States is increasingly causing claustrophobia. The space we once occupied..
Supreme Court rules for Hobby Lobby
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Supreme Court on Monday(June 30) sided with the evangelical owners of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., ruling 5-4 that the arts-and-crafts chain does not..
The Neibuhr Brothers for Armchair Theologians (Bookmark)
By Scott R. Paeth WJK Press, Louisville, Ky. 200 pages Another volume in a wonderful and well-received series, this book is especially..
Film in review – “Night Moves”
“For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme, or of governors, as sent..
Film in review – “X-Men: Days of Future Past”
I really enjoyed this film. But I’ve kept up with the X-Men “franchise” over the years and have some familiarity with the..
Zionism Unsettled No Longer Sold on PC(USA) Website
LOUISVILLE (Presbyterian Mission Agency) Effective immediately, the publication Zionism Unsettled, will no longer be sold on the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) website. Last week in..
The journey ahead of us: Some thoughts from an evangelical remaining in the PC(USA)
Our first night at General Assembly, I struck up a conversation with a 20-something-year-old who was working in a store. I asked..
Film in review – “Love Punch”
There’s a certain demographic – call it the young senior set – that still enjoys a good, old-fashioned romantic comedy. The main..
“Love Punch” – Director interview
Phone interview with Joel Hopkins, director of “Love Punch” Ron Salfen, for the Presbyterian Outlook: First of all, I really enjoyed..
An Open Letter of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to our American Jewish Interfaith Partners
We are reaching out to you after our General Assembly’s action, by a 310-303 vote, to recommend to the Presbyterian Foundation and..
Moravians in 13 states vote to ordain gay clergy
(RNS) The Moravian Church’s Northern Province approved a proposal to allow gays and lesbians to be ordained and to create a religious..
A Week from Next Tuesday: Joy Keeps Showing Up (Because Christ Keeps Showing Up)
by Matthew A. Rich Wipf & Stock, Eugene, Ore. 126 pages This book on joy is probably not what you expect. It..
More holy time to come
Guest blog from Michael Kirby As I came down the stone steps that led from the Renaissance Center to the River Walk..
World Vision, recovering from gay policy shift, tries to shore up its evangelical base
(RNS) World Vision tested evangelical boundaries three months ago when it announced it would allow its employees to be in same-sex marriages. The policy was short-lived;..
Christian ed already and always
Already-not yet. Thanks to the groundbreaking New Testament theological studies of Germany’s Oscar Cullman (1902-99) and of Fuller Seminary’s George Eldon Ladd..
Macalester, Rhodes grads win Outlook college award
Hannah Rasmussen, a graduating senior at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, has won the 2014 Presbyterian Outlook Church- Partnership Award. McKenna..
Theological education for all
For four straights Sundays, my congregation brought in two excellent seminary professors to talk to us first about why we should care..
Nine preliminary questions for a PNC
The task of selecting a new pastor is formidable and challenging for many members and, for some, downright scary. It requires considerable..
Church-hugged
FOR OVER A MONTH I HAVE BEEN SKIPPING out on Sunday morning worship. Yet, in the past weeks of absence from church..
Calendar Check – July 2014
July 11 Montreat, N.C. A Day with Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty. Montreat Conference Center. montreat.org July 12-19 Princeton, N.J. Black Theology and Leadership Institute..
Pope Francis
(RNS) “This indifference makes you sick. Once again we have to repeat the name of the illness that makes us feel so..
Gore Missionary Hostel
Carolyn Weber, a missionary in Ethiopia tells the story of a group of students inspired by the Holy Spirit at the Gore..
A sixth grade Presbyterian …
A sixth grade Presbyterian told his Sunday school teacher, “I’ve been real distracted. Nothing is going right for me.” The teacher said,..
The Barmen Declaration after 50 years (30 years ago)
30 years ago — June 4, 1984 “May 31, 1984, marks the 50th anniversary of the most important church confession of the..
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