Quillen named to lead Davidson College
Carol Quillen, a vice-president of Rice University in Texas and a Presbyterian, has been named the new president of Davidson College in North Carolina.
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Zimbabwe church groups pray for peace ahead of elections
HARARE, Zimbabwe (ENI) Hundreds of Zimbabweans from various Christian
denominations held prayers on May 25 for peace ahead of possible elections later
this year. "We hear threats and rumors of elections, and have seen tell-tale signs of
political violence raising its ugly head again,"
World religious leaders urge global response to crises at G8 summit
BORDEAUX, France (ENI) Leaders of Christian churches and other faiths called on
the world's most powerful governments to devise more effective joint solutions to
the "interconnected crises confronting humanity" at a May 23-24 summit, organized
by the New York-based Religions for Peace.
South Korean government to sue church council for food aid to North Korea
TOKYO (ENI) The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) has requested its
partners worldwide to pray for them and petition the Seoul government to resume its
economic support to starving North Koreans.
Sudan’s Abyei region descends into chaos
Amid church leaders’ calls for advocacy
(Episcopal News Service) As Sudan's wanted President Omar al-Bashir insists he will not remove his troops from the disputed oil-producing Abyei region,
church and world leaders are insisting that advocacy for the war-torn south and for a lasting peace must continue.
Film in review: “Incendies”
It’s easy to see why this film was an Oscar nominee for best foreign film this year. It packs a real wallop. But it will probably suffer lack of exposure in the United States.
Percolating on the meaning of ‘call,’ seminarian starts coffee company
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Special to Presbyterian News Service) “I’m still trying to figure it out — How does seminary and a master’s degree and teaching fit with roasting coffee and sourcing it and selling it?” wondered Benjamin Schellack. “I’m not sure I know the answer.”
A Benedictine paradigm for congregation life
A pastor recommends the precepts embodied in the rule of a Catholic monastic order as a promising guide for Protestant congregations in..
Two conservative groups in PC(USA) will share services of Paul Detterman
Two conservative groups of pastors within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have
announced an agreement to share the services of the Rev. Paul Detterman.
Film in review: “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”
The fourth installment of this series recovers some of the swagger and fun of the earlier versions, perhaps because of the welcome addition of Penelope Cruz.
Walton Award-winning North Carolina church will use grant to construct eco-friendly building
STATESVILLE, N.C. (PNS) Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill, N.C., already has plans for the $50,000 Walton Award it won in April.
NewFOG: Too Much Change, Too Much Uncertainty, Unintended Consequences, Especially Now.
Although I had not planned to write in opposition to newFOG, I have decided to do so now . There were two tipping points for me:
CHURCH LEADERS QUIET ON MAJOR ISSUE
I am disappointed that the 25 moderators of previous General Assemblies who wrote
a letter posted on the Outlook's website have not been speaking out in regard to the
theological problems and deficiencies in controversial amendments, particularly
Amendment 10-A;
Ecumenical gathering in Jamaica focuses on promoting peace
KINGSTON, Jamaica (ENI) Some 1,000 worldwide faith leaders and
peace practitioners are exploring the concept of "just peace" and recent
advances in peacemaking practices at a weeklong International Ecumenical
Peace Convocation (IEPC) in Kingston.
Film in review: “Hesher”
“Hesher” won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival last year, and it’s
easy to see why.
Films in review: “Carancho” & “The Strange Case of Angelica”
Ah, romance. It takes such wondrously variegated forms. Even in movies.
San Francisco Seminary taps new president James McDonald
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (PNS) After 18 months under an interim president, San Francisco
Theological Seminary has named the Rev. James L. McDonald as its 11th president.
Sudan’s churches promote peace as date for independence nears
NAIROBI, Kenya (ENI) As independence for South Sudan approaches
on July 9, churches there are coordinating efforts to bring lasting peace to
a region exhausted by a long civil war.
Europe/Middle East forum seeks ‘practical ways to improve society’
WARSAW, Poland (ENI) Interfaith initiatives should focus on the practical, non-political task of building grassroots relationships, according to participants at a religious
symposium which ended May 15 in Poland.
Muslim-Christian meeting in Lebanon warns against internal divisions
JERUSALEM (ENI) Lebanese religious leaders have warned against
growing internal divisions in their country and urged national leaders to
work towards unity and tolerance, following a joint Christian-Muslim meeting
convened May 12 in Bkirki by newly appointed Maronite Patriarch Beshara
Rai.
Reformed church group approves strategic plan
Geneva (ENI) The largest global grouping of Reformed churches has approved a strategic plan for 2011- 2017 that focuses on youth leadership development, increased collaboration with regional church groups and a call to make visible the connection between Reformed theology and justice concerns.
nFOG heads down to the wire, Belhar struggles for breath: An update on amendment voting
UPDATED MAY 17, 2011 – Now that Amendment 10-A has accumulated a majority of affirmative votes to assure adoption, attention focuses upon the ratification votes for the New Form of Government (nFOG) and the Belhar Confession. Both hold a lead at present, but the final outcomes are too close to call.
Free indeed
Former President George W. Bush seldom carried crowds with the force of his oratory. He was known for mangling the language, for twisting up his words, for blurting countless “Bushisms,” as they were dubbed, and then following with an ah-shucks, self-deprecating grin and shrug.
Conference centers try to make ends meet
LOUISVILLE, KY. Both the Ghost Ranch and Stony Point conference centers continue to lose money.
GAMC: Another year, another new name?
LOUISVILLE, KY. The GAMC is considering changing its name from “General Assembly Mission Council” to “Presbyterian Mission.”
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