Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Sikh Coalition to host interfaith dialogue events in New York City
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Sikh Coalition will unveil a new partnership by hosting their first series of Neighbor..
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Update on Political Turmoil in Thailand: A Call for Prayer
This week the Thai government confirmed that general elections scheduled for Sunday, February 2, will be held, despite warnings from the Election..
Face-to-face connections: APCE participants urged to unplug, reconnect
SAN JOSE, CALIF (PNS) Gathered in the heart of Silicon Valley, the participants at this year’s Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) annual conference..
A honest ‘selfie’ – We must align inner lives with outer presentations, APCE hears
As the Oxford Dictionaries’ Word of the Year, “selfie” has become a major theme in our society. Self-portraits typically taken with smartphones,..
Film in review – “The Legend of Hercules”
Yes, this one just as cheesy as you would expect it to be, in the proud tradition of Steve Reeves as Hercules. ..
Film in review – “Ride Along”
You know, there aren’t many active comedy teams in the movies any more, though we could all probably name several from times..
Film in review – “Narco Cultura”
This is a documentary about the encroachment of the “narcotics culture” and the way it has pervaded not only all of Mexico,..
The flip side—5 things I wish I’d learned in seminary
Lest anyone should think me ungrateful, yesterday I wrote a list of things I was glad to learn in seminary. You can..
Book review – David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
by Malcolm Gladwell Little, Brown and Company, New York, NY. 296 pages. Not everyone enjoys Malcolm Gladwell as I do. His..
The role of certainty in the life of the disciple
Elijah was certain that there was no real god except the God who had called Israel out of Egypt and asked the..
Planning a study leave
Two weeks of study leave included in a pastor’s compensation package provide a valuable time for spiritual and academic growth, relaxation and..
A valentine to my seminary—5 things I’m grateful to have learned
Pastors and church members are quick to enumerate the ways that seminaries fall short in preparing candidates for ministry. Before I participate..
Building the beloved community: Shannon Beck assumes position as reconciliation catalyst
Will the sane Christians please stand up?
When I moved from the United States to Northern Ireland I never expected the Huffington Post to signal one of the most..
Five things that I wish I’d learned in seminary
In seminary, I had terrific classes. Old and New Testament, Church History, Theology, Pastoral Care, Hebrew, Greek and some handy German. Oh,..
What’s abortifacient? Disputes over birth control fuel Obamacare fight
WASHINGTON (RNS) Conception. Pregnancy. Abortion. Abortifacient. Those words today are in a rhetorical swamp where contesting religious, medical and political views muddy..
Can Cathy McMorris Rodgers resurrect compassionate conservatism?
President Obama touched on several hot button issues as he addressed the economy, immigration and gun violence in his State of the Union..
In South Sudan conflict, churches attacked, looted
(RNS) African church leaders are urging parties in the South Sudanese conflict to respect places of worship, after rebels attacked and..
Sing to the East and the West: Cuban churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
MATANZAS, CUBA (PNS) A number of factors probably contribute to Cuban Christians’ fervent commitment to ecumenism. There is the relative isolation..
Hope Amid Violence in South Sudan
Mission Co-workers Nancy and Shelvis Smith-Mather with their first born, Jordan. Nancy and Shelvis Smith-Mather’s little boy is just an infant, but..
February 3, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook's February 3, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones...
What I wish I had learned in seminary
This week, we asked our bloggers to name a few things that they wish they had learned in seminary. Visit the Outlook..
Abiding, and abiding still
The question I’m asked more than any other at this season of ministry is how I’ve managed to stay in one church..
Special Offerings task force recommends changes to Peacemaking Offering
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Special Offerings Advisory Task Force is recommending that the current Peacemaking Offering be converted to a Peace and Global Witness..
Where do I belong?
This week, we asked our bloggers to name a few things that they wish they had learned in seminary. Visit the Outlook..
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