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(RNS) “This indifference makes you sick. Once again we have to repeat the name of the illness that makes us feel so..
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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..
Deceased (from the June 16, 2014 issue)
Emerson I. Abendroth, 92, Oct. 30, Overland Park, Kan. Norma Schlobohm Crader, 89, Nov. 14, Marble Hill, Mo. Robert K. Davis, 81,..
Retirements (from the June 16, 2014 issue)
Gaither Bailey, from pastor, First Church, Georgetown, Ky. Jean R. Callihan, from inactive, Show Low, Ariz. Janet E. Coulter, from chaplain, Presbytery..
Transitions (from the June 16, 2014 issue)
Donald Brown, from designated pastor, South Church, Bergenfield, N.J., to pastor, Salem UCC Church, Bath, Pa. Tara W. Bulger, from pastor, Acworth..
Press release: 109th New Wilmington Mission Conference
Carrying its tradition of mobilizing individuals and churches for mission into a second century, the 109th New Wilmington Mission Conference (NWMC) will..
The great tomato giveaway
May begins tomato season in the Presbytery of Detroit. Each of the presbytery’s 44 congregations participating in the “Great Tomato Give-Away” receives..
Searching for the right pair of shoes: Kathy Bostrom accepts the David Steele Distinguished Writer Award
DETROIT Editor’s note: On June 19, the Rev. Kathy Bostrom received the David Steele Distinguished Writer Award from the Presbyterian Writers Guild..
The Twitter Committee: Listening and speaking with the digital voice of the PC(USA)
There was another whole committee at the 221st General Assembly that didn’t have a listing on PC-BIZ. They didn’t exactly vote, but..
United Methodist pastor Frank Schaefer reinstated on appeal
(RNS) In a surprising reversal, a Pennsylvania pastor who was defrocked last year for violating United Methodist law after he officiated at..
Wild Goose Festival puts spotlight on visual arts
(RNS) Words and music are the stock-in-trade at most Christian festivals, but the Wild Goose Festival is adding another component: the visual..
Latin American Presbyterians meet to celebrate and contextualize globalization pronouncement
BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA - A group of Latin American church leaders met here recently to discuss how the Latin American churches can concretize in..
TSAD reflections: The maze that is GA
The Renaissance Marriott in Detroit intimidated me at first. The building is strikingly beautiful, but the floor plan is a confusing maze..
‘Co-mission’ – Marilyn Gamm called to lead Presbyterian Mission Agency Board
The Rev. Marilyn Gamm is no stranger to new roles. A veteran of college and community theatre — both on stage and..
OpEd: Letter from IPMN on selective divestment
The Israel/Palestine Mission Network (IPMN) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is pleased to announce that the plenary of the 221st General Assembly has voted..
OpEd: Letter to Reform Jewish rabbis
Pope Francis boldly invited and warmly welcomed Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas to the Vatican for prayers, conversations, and planting a..
GA actions increase per capita 5 cents per year for 2015, 2016
Actions taken during the 221st General Assembly (2014) will increase the denomination's per capita rate 5 cents per year for the next two..
Get ready, Portland: The Presbyterians are on their way!
Using a snappy, brief film designed to point out what the Rose City will offer commissioners to the 222nd General Assembly (2016), the..
Assembly passes resolutions on Cuba and drones
DETROIT — The General Assembly urged the U.S. government to remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, and it..
Commissioners tighten discipline on those avoiding it
DETROIT, June 20, 2014 – After provoking such heavy debate on Wednesday that the whole report had to be tabled till Friday,..
General Assembly narrowly approves divestment, draws immediate fire from American Jewish groups
DETROIT — Two years ago, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) stepped up to the verge of divestment. Its members..
Overture on Hanmi Presbytery dissolution garners much discussion around multiculturalism and cultural proficiency
On the heels of discussion and vote on the Mid Council Commission II report the committee moved the recommendation to dissolve Hanmi..
Creation Care PC(USA) looks to long-term efforts, not immediate divestment with fossil fuel companies
DETROIT – Commissioners to the 221st General Assembly have voted not to divest funds from fossil fuel companies, and chose instead to..
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