No date set for historic Vatican meeting of Israeli, Palestinian presidents
by Josephine McKenna ROME (RNS) As Pope Francis concluded his Middle East tour, officials were hoping to finalize a date for the..
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Atheists lose court battle with IRS
by Lauren Markoe (RNS) A federal court has dismissed three atheist groups’ suit against the IRS, in which they accused the tax agency of..
Pope Francis invites Israeli, Palestinian presidents to talks at the Vatican
by Michele Chabin, USA Today BETHLEHEM, West Bank (RNS) Israeli and Palestinian leaders accepted an invitation to the Vatican next month from Pope..
Conservative United Methodists say divide over sexuality is ‘irreconcilable’
(RNS) Will the United Methodist Church soon have to drop the “United” part of its name? A group of 80 pastors is suggesting that..
Overtures to the 221st General Assembly (2014): 68 resolutions by presbyteries and synods qualify for consideration
Compiled by Jerry Van Marter Sixty-eight overtures from presbyteries and synods have qualified for consideration by the 221st General Assembly (2014) of the..
Vatican media chief says the church can’t ignore social media
by David Gibson NEW YORK (RNS) Social media can bring out the worst in people, and even Pope Francis’ enormously popular Twitter..
Celebrating Twenty Years of Presbyterian Church (USA) Young Adult Volunteers Serving and Learning in Northern Ireland
by Sarah Paulsen, 2013-2014 Young Adult Volunteer in Northern Ireland On May 13th over 60 people, who have all in some way,..
The Last Presbyterians: Remembering the Faith of My Forebears
by Kenneth Cuthbertson Wipf & Stock Publishers Eugene, Ore. 214 pages REVIEWED BY MARGEE IDDINGS This fine book is many things. It..
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GA Moderator and Vice Moderator Candidates
Ecclesio.com posed questions to the candidates standing for Moderator and Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly. You can find their responses..
Religious rights watchdog pushes to add Pakistan, Syria to list of worst offenders
by Lauren Markoe WASHINGTON (RNS) One of the nation’s leading — and official — champions of religious freedom implored the Obama..
This Memorial Day, a new prayer book for Jewish soldiers and sailors
by Lauren Markoe (RNS) Jewish soldiers and sailors will read from a new prayer book this Memorial Day, one that aims to..
Austin Seminary backs Columbia Seminary statement on schism
With the seemingly contentious 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approaching, the faculty of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary has issued a..
Call to Prayer for the Release of Sudanese Christian Prisoner of Conscience
Presbyterians have a long history of ministry and mission with the people of Sudan and South Sudan. We have worked, rejoiced, prayed,..
The good news of being pro-science
by Greg Cootsona I know there’s a lot of bad news in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) these days, but I’m about to..
Our call to prophetic witness: A letter from Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons
The Stated Clerk sent this letter to all Presbyteries: May 19, 2014 Grace and peace to you in the name of our..
Synod leaders oppose recommendation from Mid Councils Commission
Leaders of 14 of the 16 synods in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are speaking out against a recommendation from the Mid Councils..
Bulldozing bridges of peace
NAHALIN VILLAGE, WEST BANK – Tent of Nations, a family-run farm on the outskirts of Bethlehem, seeks to “build bridges between people”..
Christ in me, in you
by Clay Allard Parish ministry is a daunting calling, not necessarily in the short run (though the first five years of Saturday..
Carl to retire for Pittsburgh Theological Seminary presidency in 2015
William J. Carl III, president of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will retire in mid-2015, after a decade of service, the seminary has announced...
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Divine comedy
There are days and weeks in ministry that seem like a comedy of errors. The week began quietly enough, but after lunch..
Highlights from Hildersham
Contemporary Presbyterians don’t think much about the Puritans. The caricatures are negative. Puritans are prudes, legalistic, killjoys. The famous sentiment of H.L...
Bastions of hope: J. Herbert Nelson praises North Carolina’s ‘Moral Mondays’ protest movement
by Emily Enders Odom GRAHAM, N.C. (PNS) Returning to Salem Presbytery, the home of his first call, the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson had..
Religious leaders press Obama on high-level dialogue with Cuba
by Jerry Van Marter LOUISVILLE (PNS) A group of U.S. religious leaders ― including Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons ―..
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