Film in review: “Letters to Juliet”
At one level, leaving letters from the lovelorn stuck in the wall of a courtyard in Verona, Italy, which is supposed to represent the fictional balcony in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” is beyond pitiful.
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Leeth plans moderator candidacy
A sixth candidate for moderator of the 219th General Assembly is likely.
Questions raised in U.S. about alleged Obama funds for Kenya vote
(ENI) — American lawmakers are raising questions about allegations by Kenyan churches that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is funding the government-backed "yes" campaign for a constitutional referendum in the East African country.
Critical theologian warns on ‘wholesale’ blame of church for abuse
(ENI) — Vatican critic Hans Küng has warned against "condemning the church and its priests wholesale" for the current spate of sex abuse allegations.
Are believing and doubting mutually exclusive?
No, they are “essential parts of and active faith,” says Michael Jinkins in his new blog, “What high anxiety does to faith.”..
What high anxiety does to faith
“Can you recite the Apostles’ Creed without crossing your fingers?” my friend asked.“Sure,” I answered. “I can now. Every last article.”My friend,..
Mullen named Columbia Theological Seminary dean/executive v.p.
Deborah F. Mullen has been named dean of the faculty/executive vice president at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga., effective Oct. 1. Her appointment includes the faculty rank of associate professor of American Christianity and Black church studies.
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Spiritual birthday
Today’s my birthday. Forty years young, spiritually speaking.
Poll: Pope’s approval ratings plummet over abuse scandal
(RNS) As sex abuse scandals continue to roil the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI’s approval ratings have plummeted, according to a new study, with 44 percent of Americans saying he has done a “poor” job handling the issue.
Faith leaders weigh in on Stevens’ legacy
(RNS) As Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens prepares to retire this summer, religious advocates are cheering his support of church-state separation and readying for the battle over his successor.
N.J. Supreme Court rules on “penitent privilege”
(RNS) Ruling in the case of a man who spoke with a pastor about allegations he sexually abused his daughters, the New Jersey Supreme Court said conversations with clergy are protected from disclosure if an “objectively reasonable penitent” would believe the discussions were privileged.
Muslim scholar makes first U.S. appearance after ban is lifted
(RNS) Tariq Ramadan made his first public appearance in the United States on April 8 since the U.S. State Department barred entry to the controversial scholar and Islamic activist in 2004.
Preschoolers plant rain garden
(RICHMOND, VA.) Preschoolers at Second Presbyterian Child Care Center have honored the memory of former student Ruby Harvey by planting a new rain garden in the north courtyard at the church.
Pre GA: Overtures to the 219th General Assembly
Ovt 063 » Presbytery of Shenango: Support Missionary Funding.
Ovt 064 » Presbytery of Missouri Union: Amend W-2.3008b Regarding Baptism of Children.
Pre-GA: Events
CALENDAR CHECK
May 31-June 14: Santa Fe, N.M.: Cross Cultural Ministries for Seminary Students & Pastors. Ghost Ranch
Talking across disciplines: Envisioning the future of Christian education and formation
A recent gathering of Christian educators celebrated the 25-year partnership of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the South Central Region of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (SCRAPCE) by looking toward the future and a holistic understanding of the tasks and challenges of Christian formation in the 21st century.
Teaching – and learning – as spiritual practice
Throughout much of the modern era, Christian educators, along with most modern people, assumed a linear process for Christian education starting with Biblical and theological scholars handing on their scholarship to teachers, who, in turn, effectively passed it on to students, who, ostensibly, learn and change their behavior.
Christian education in the church today: A memory and a hope
It may not come as a great a shock to the Outlook to know that this reader seldom files for future reference most copies of this publication.
The plight of the educator
In an October 8, 2009, Op-Ed piece in The New York Times, Paul Krugman opines:
Pre-GA: Violence and values: The ACSWP report
Presbyterian minister James Atwood knows what it’s like to be shut down on the issue of gun violence.
Ministers’ needs are focus of Pension Board assistance
When a Presbyterian pastor starts to struggle, often that’s something he or she doesn’t want to broadcast.
What’s new — attitudes & strategies
What’s actually new about a Multichannel Church?
Program and staff cuts approved as mission council approves 2011 mission budget of $82 million
LOUISVILLE – As the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues to feel the impact of declining membership and revenue, 49 employees at the denomination’s national headquarters have lost their jobs.
Hot-button issues, language: Mission Council struggles with relating to overtures before GA
LOUISVILLE – What role should the General Assembly Mission Council play in commenting on overtures or other business coming to the General Assembly?
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