Tutu announces retirement plans, thanks South Africans
(ENI) — Archbishop Desmond Tutu, — Nobel Peace Prize laureate has announced his intention to wind down his public engagements, when he turns 79 in October.
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Global Lutheran leader challenges churches on women’s ordination
(ENI) The 70-million strong Lutheran World Federation has struggled to live up to its
own vision of inclusiveness regarding the role of women, LWF General Secretary
Ishmael Noko, has told LWF members.
Lutheran president pleads for unity despite sexuality differences
(ENI) — The outgoing president of the Lutheran World Federation has appealed to delegates at a global Lutheran gathering in Germany to hold together and avoid splits in the face of differences over issues of sexuality.
New immigration hymn
NEW IMMIGRATION HYMN
"I was a stranger and you welcomed me …" — Jesus
Hymn Note for “Abraham Journeyed to a Far Country”
Editor's Note: Presbyterian hymnist Carolyn Gillette is introducing a new hymn through The Presbyterian Outlook relating to Biblical persons who were "strangers in a foreign land" called "Abraham Journeyed to a Far Country."
Film in review: “Restrepo”
“Restrepo” is the real-life war movie. It’s so raw and spontaneous that we can’t help but be moved by witnessing what it’s really like to be an American soldier in Afghanistan.
Film in review: “The Kids Are All Right”
It is not too surprising that Hollywood would be on the vanguard of those advocating for societal acceptance of homosexual couples. After all, anything goes in Tinseltown, where hedonism is good publicity, and no marriages last for very long, anyway, no matter which genders are involved.
“Inception”
“Inception” is one of those clever, suspenseful movies that delight the sci-fi-techno crowd, but is truly frustrating to the more linear thinkers, who want their story lines clean, clear, and chronological.
Film in review: “Sorcerer’s Apprentice”
“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” may borrow from a lot of recent fantasy tales, but it’s kid-friendly, interesting, well-cast, and funny, which is a winsome combination for any movie.
“Cyrus”
“Cyrus” is a love triangle with a twist, in an ironic atmosphere.
Winter’s Bone
“Winter’s Bone” is one of those slice-of-life films that transport the viewer to another place and point of view. It’s set in present-day rural Missouri, but it feels like the back-country Ozarks of another era.
GA 2010: GA affirms work of PHEWA, re-establishes Collegiate Ministries
MINNEAPOLIS – The 219th General Assembly, meeting July 9, discussed the funding difficulties of the national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
GA 2010: Church leaders urged to get HIV test, set an example
The 219th General Assembly is encouraging all Presbyterians, especially those who are clergy and church leaders, to know their HIV status – saying that testing will make them a “visible example” and will “help eliminate the stigma associated with HIV and AIDS testing.”
GA 2010: Assembly approves amended peacemaking overture
On its final night of deliberations, the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) considered the report on its Committee on Peacemaking and International Issues (minus a major report on the Middle East, which was presented by another committee and considered separately earlier).
GA BLOG: Wrap Up & Pack Up
GA 2010: Motion to reconsider Assembly inaction on same-gender marriage overtures fails
MINNEAPOLIS — The 219th General Assembly has rejected by 275-407 a motion today (July 9) to reconsider the actions it had taken the previous evening on same-gender marriages.
GA 2010: General Assembly tables overtures that would have allowed pastors to perform same-gender marriages
MINNEAPOLIS — Eight overtures that would have empowered Presbyterian pastors to perform marriages for same-gender couples in states where these marriages are legal were effectively tabled with little discussion in a late-night session of the full 219th General Assembly July 8.
GA 2010: Soulforce protesters disrupt GA session; several leave in handcuffs
MINNEAPOLIS — About 20 protesters from a group called Soulforce disrupted the plenary of the 219th General Assembly tonight (July 9), and..
GA 2010: Neither poverty nor riches … nor ratios
The 219th General Assembly voted 530-96 today (July 9) to approve a report on pay equity called “Neither Poverty Nor Riches: Compensation, Equity, and the Unity of the Church.”
GA 2010: Assembly deals with issues of gun violence, disappearance of coastal wetlands, and the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
MINNEAPOLIS – Presbyterians’ determination to be an “exhibition of the kingdom of heaven to the world,” found expression in the recommendations of the committee so named adopted today (July 9) by the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
GA 2010: Controversial Middle East policy paper gets amended, endorsed, adopted by GA
MINNEAPOLIS – The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly overwhelmingly approved an amended report on conflict in the Middle East that aims at a careful balance between Palestinian and Israeli narratives of injustice and the path to peace.[caption id="attachment_22002" align="alignright" width="360"]
MRTI’s Brian Ellison addresses the General Assembly. Photo by Erin Dunigan.[/caption]
Church commissioners voted 558-119 today (July 9), for a committee’s rewrite of a report that in its original form was widely perceived by some church members as pro-Palestinian and factually suspect.
The General Assembly also endorsed, by a 418-210 vote, the Middle East Peacemaking Issues Committee’s recommendation that it denounce Caterpillar’s profit-making from sales of heavy equipment that Israel uses for non-peaceful purposes, including the destruction of Palestinian homes. Church committees considered divestment but advised against it — meaning that the church’s Board of Pensions and Foundation will continue to hold Caterpillar stock worth nearly $11 million, plus $685,000 in the company’s bonds.
After revising the report on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the 53-member Peacemaking Issues committee voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend it to the General Assembly.
GA 2010: Assembly directs BOP to provide benefits for same-gender partners
MINNEAPOLIS — After a long discussion, with many questions about the financial implications, the 219th General Assembly voted today (July 9) directing the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to provide benefits to the same-gender spouses and domestic partners of church employees and their children on the same basis as it provides benefits to employees who are married.
THE PRESBYTERIAN OUTLOOK’S POST GENERAL ASSEMBLY BULLETIN INSERT
THE PRESBYTERIAN OUTLOOK'S POST GENERAL ASSEMBLY BULLETIN INSERT
Prepared by our award-winning news team this half-page (both sides) summary of key events is ideal for Sunday bulletins or news letters. It is in a down-loadable PDF format.
Prepared by our award-winning news team this half-page (both sides) summary of key events is ideal for Sunday bulletins or news letters. It is in a down-loadable PDF format.
GA BLOG: An Explanation of the Procedural Questions on the Definition of Marriage at General Assembly
Breaking News: GA 2010-Open letter to the Presbyterian Church regarding the report of the Middle East Issues Committee
Posted as a courtesy by The Presbyterian Outlook
A week ago, it looked as if the Presbyterian Church (USA) was going to enact a version of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict within its own body, so divided were we on all sides.
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