PC(USA)’s J. Herbert Nelson criticizes ‘Hobby Lobby’ decision
WASHINGTON (Office of Public Witness) The Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, director of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Public Witness, has expressed dismay at the..
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Response to Unaccompanied Children Crisis
Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children are fleeing Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Many are arriving in the United States where it is..
Not just theology: Catholic seminarians go to summer school to learn management skills
RADNOR, Pa. (RNS) “How many of you have ever studied a parish budget?” the Rev. David Couturier asked the 11 Catholic priests-in-training seated..
Wheaton College gets a pass from Supreme Court on contraception mandate
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Supreme Court offered a further sign that it favors letting employers with religious objections avoid the Obama administration’s so-called..
Moderator’s column: The beginning of a dialogue
The 221st General Assembly (2014) of our church adjourned on June 21 after eight days of deliberations, worship, and voting. Many decisions..
July 7, 2014 digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s July 7, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones...
3 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. Besides what a..
Films in review – “Neighbors” & “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”
Those who pine for the “Golden Age” of Hollywood when actors dressed like ladies and gentlemen in evening wear, acted with dignity..
Films in review – “Transcendence” & “Brick Mansions”
A couple of interesting premises. Mixed execution. The premise of “Transcendence” is that, in a not-too-distant future, we’re closer to figuring out..
Film in review – “Ida”
We all know how important it is to keep the memory alive about the Holocaust. It must not be forgotten. We can’t..
Film in review – “Godzilla”
“Godzilla” suffers from several disadvantages. First, it tries too hard to pay homage to predecessor films by miring itself in some generation-ago..
A cry for peace and end to violence
In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I called for help. From his temple he heard my voice,..
Film in review – “Fading Gigolo”
It would be a bit too simplistic to simply see this movie as a cautionary morality tale. Sure, it sounds simple: two..
Film in review – “Tasting Menu”
Have you ever had one of those to-die-for, absolutely incredible gourmet feasts put on by arguably the best restaurant in the world at..
Church is out in summer
It is summertime in the church. The days are long but the to-do list is a bit shorter. The congregation is traveling,..
100 Years of Happiness — Insights and Findings from the Experts
by Nathan Carlin and Donald Capps Praeger, Santa Barbara, Calif. 210 pages Reviewed by John Huh Unlike the popular self-help books on happiness,..
Betting on the love of Jesus: A pastoral letter from some leaders of the Hispanic and Latino community
By Jose Luis Casal, General Missioner of Tres Rios Presbytery Ninety-two Hispanic and Latino leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) sent a..
Tangled – Stated Clerk’s column
The late Maya Angelou showed real insight into people when she said, “I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a..
Cycle of violence is a nightmare for all
Guest Commentary On June 12, three Israeli teenagers were kidnapped as they were hitchhiking from their yeshiva (religious school) in a West..
A culture of sharing
“Mine” is a word I did not have to teach my toddler. Without prompting, my daughter could squeal out “mine” with full..
Call to Prayer for three Israeli teenagers
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is grieving the news of three Israeli teenagers who were abducted and found dead today in the West..
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..
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..
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