Ron Salfen, for The Presbyterian Outlook Interview with Rodrigo Garcia, director of “Albert Nobbs”
Museum of Modern Art, Fort Worth, Texas
January 8, 2012
Ron Salfen: What was surprising to you about this film?
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Film in review: “Red Tails”
In a way, it’s disingenuous to complain that this movie could have been made better. Of course it could.
Film in review: “Haywire”
Gina Carano has developed an interesting pathway to Hollywood: through being a professional fighter. And a good one. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that she’s good-looking, in a girl-next-door, slightly hard-edged but still a little vulnerable kind of way. You might even enjoy a lunch date with her. You just wouldn’t want her after you.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
It was a risk, casting an unknown in the primary role.
News from other sources (news links from all different kinds of sources)
Coming soon: News from other sources (news links from all different kinds of sources)
“Why I’m staying … an open letter to my friends in the PC(USA)”
Evangelical Tod Bolsinger, chair of the Mid-Councils Commission shared his heart in anticipation of the Fellowship of Presbyterians conference, held recently in Orlando, Fla.
“Like many who will gather in Orlando, I share many concerns about the state of our denomination. But,
Kashmir Shariah court order targets Christians
(ENInews) Churches in India have decried the verdict of an Islamic court in Kashmir that ordered the expulsion of Christians, including a Protestant pastor and a Dutch Catholic missionary, and recommended government control of Christian schools.
North Korean Christian leader dies
(ENInews) North Korean Christian leader the Rev. Kang Young-sup, 80, who worked for the reunification of North and South Korea, died Jan. 21, according to Chosen Tongshin Sa, a North Korean
news agency.
Film in review: “The Grey”
“The Grey” is one of those rare contemporary films that not only mention faith, but holds a significant and serious discussion about it.
Film in review: “Albert Nobbs”
Glenn Close has been trying to get this movie made for oh, about 30 years or so.
Interview with Glenn Close, star of “Albert Nobbs”
Ronald Salfen for The Presbyterian Outlook
Interview with Glenn Close, star of "Albert Nobbs":
Museum of Modern Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 8
Ronald Salfen: I just have one question. In order to play a man, did you have to take a stupid pill?
Film in review: “Young Adult”
Mavis Gary is a pathetic character, and yet, somehow, we care about her. She’s self-centered, delusional, amoral, depressed, addictive and self-destructive, but she wants so desperately for the world to be as she wants it to be, rather than how it is, that we almost wish it with her.
24 PC(USA) leaders issue ‘Letter of Reconciliation’
Louisville
Twenty-four leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ― many of whom met in Orlando during a gathering which launched a new Reformed body ― have written a letter urging reconciliation between the denomination and the dissident group.
In Response to Rev William G. McAtee’s Comments on Union Presbyteries
Yes, there has been some serious discussion of “union presbyteries” in these past months. However, may I respectfully say to Rev. McAtee that “these are not your daddy’s union presbyteries”. They are not envisioned to address the same issues that created the first such presbyteries, nor will they necessarily take the same form.
New denomination remains a work in progress
ORLANDO, Fla. – While the Fellowship of Presbyterians has launched a new denomination, called the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (or ECO for short), some folks still have questions about exactly how things will work.
In Pakistan, an island of clarity amid a sea of mixed messages
Correction:
In the story, “In Pakistan, an island of clarity amid a sea of mixed messages” (pub. Jan 26), David Stoner was identified as former interim director of the General Assembly Council. He actually was the executive director. Also, Christy Munir did not teach at Gordon College but was chair of the chemistry department of Qaid-I Azim University. He was selected to become chairman of the board for Gordon College if the PC(USA) finally takes back the school.
Check the Amazon.com listings of recent books about Pakistan and you will perceive a theme: “The Unraveling …, ” “Descent into Chaos,” “ … the World’s Most Frightening State,” “Deadly Embrace …, ” “ … the Hard Country.”
Road to recovery
LAHORE, Pakistan
If the road to recovery begins with confessing your sins, then the future of Pakistan should brighten.
Announcements and worship
Where should announcements about church and community be placed in a Presbyterian (Reformed) service of worship? This question needs to be asked since, although they provide essential information about the mission of the church, they may also seriously disrupt the flow of the worship of God by injecting the trivial into contemplation of the eternal.
A Trinitarian moment
There we were, Mark, Barbara and I, our arms stuck out a second-story window, trying to tie knots in ropes to secure a newly printed AIDS awareness banner to our church building so people passing by could see it.
Foundation retains ‘world-class’ firms to help it with investment management
The Presbyterian Foundation Group (which includes the Presbyterian Foundation, New Covenant Trust Company, NA and New Covenant Funds), which provides financial support to church-related institutions and causes, plans to retain two outside investment firms to help manage its assets and will cut positions on its staff to effectuate the changes.
Fresh water for vacation Bible school
With Living Waters for the World’s vacation bible school (VBS) curriculum, “Clean Water for All God’s Children!,” attendees will not go on safari or to the rain forest or on a sea cruise or have a space adventure. What they will do is learn about the miracle of clean water. And have the opportunity to provide clean water for some of God’s children.
U.S. church council names interim general secretary
New York (ENInews) Clare J. Chapman, deputy general secretary
and general counsel of the National Council of Churches (NCC), on 20 January was named interim general secretary by the council's governing board.
Conservative Presbyterians in U.S. launch new denomination
(ENInews) Conservative U.S. Presbyterians launched a new denomination on Jan. 19, saying the Presbyterian Church (USA) is too
consumed by internal conflicts and bureaucracy to nurture healthy congregations.
Philippine churches set aside differences for week of prayer
Baguio City, Philippines (ENInews) Amid a governance crisis that threatens to divide the Philippines, several churches say they are marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by setting aside doctrinal differences, praying and working for change.
Congregation builds community as it repairs homes
Special to Presbyterian News Service
OLNEY, Ill. – The Rev. Joel Adams graduated from seminary with what he knew were good ideas — he just didn’t know if they would work or not. When he was called to serve as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Olney, Ill., he had the opportunity to try them out.
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