Commissioned (from the July 7, 2014 issue)
Don Choi and Sook Choi, to the Duta Wacana Christian University in Indonesia, from San Jose Presbytery Michael and Rachel Ludwig, with..
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Pope Francis raises eyebrows by saying pedophile priests include ‘bishops and cardinals’
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis has provoked a debate within the Catholic Church after being quoted as saying that one in 50 Catholic..
Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey supports assisted suicide bill
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Three leading Anglicans have entered an explosive debate about whether it is permissible for Christians to allow doctors in..
Pan Asian Conference addresses changing landscape, leadership
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Dramatic shifts in demographics and generational trends are changing the landscape in the church, capturing the attention of Asian English..
Ordinations (from the July 7, 2014 issue)
Judith Fitchett, to pastor, First Church, Connersville, Ind., by the Presbytery of Chicago Jon Phillips, to pastor, Evergreen Park Church, Evergreen Park,..
Anniversaries (from the July 7, 2014 issue)
Chambers Memorial Church, Rutledge, Pa., 125 years First Church of Royal Oak, Royal Oak, Mich., 100 years Presbyterian Church of Dover, Dover,..
Church of England approves women bishops in historic vote
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) After 20 years of turmoil and angry debate, on Monday (July 14) the General Synod of the Church of..
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..
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..
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