A visit with Mary
My 92-year-old friend and I were visiting. She had terminal cancer, and the discussion turned to her final wishes.
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A spiritual journey has many routes
If you’ve ever driven across the United States, you know that there is more than one way to make the trip.
Margaret Flory, 95, died Oct. 1
Margaret Flory, often called one of Presbyterians’ foremost mission and ecumenical leaders, has died at age 95. Arrangements for a memorial service are incomplete.
Film in review “The Invention of Lying”
At first, “The Invention Of Lying” was really funny — a world where everyone tells the truth, no matter how painful, because they can do no other.
Film in review: “Capitalism: A Love Story”
Michael Moore is at it again. He’s taking his 60-Minutes-style exposé and this time turning his camera on the corporate giants (Citibank, etc.) who got us in a financial crisis and took the billions of government bailout to finance executive bonuses. Or so Mr. Moore would have us believe.
NOTICE: Observing International Day of Climate Action Day, October 24
Many churches will observe the International Day of Climate Action on Sunday, October 24. In preparation for that observance, the organization 350.org..
Litanies for use on Climate Action Day, October 24
Many churches will observe the International Day of Climate Action on Sunday, October 24. In preparation for that observance, the organization 350.org and Tustin Church in Tustin, Calif., have prepared a litany in three versions for leaders, for making a bulletin insert, and --. Below are the texts for each version, used by permission.
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Jack’s Jordan Jottings: In the Royal Palace
Sept. 30, 2009 Well, after encountering Archbishop Abuna Elias Chacour in little Richmond International Airport on Friday morning, and getting from him..
Film in review: “The Informant!”
In this film, Mark Whitacre, Ph.D. (Matt Damon) was a chemical engineer for agri-business giant ADM in the early 1990s.
Film in review: “It Might Get Loud”
What happens when you bring together three of the greatest living rock guitarists?
Does Lit 101 lead to unbelief?
As college students returned to campus, a new study suggests that some could be in danger of losing their religion.
College equipped me to serve
Editor’s note: This essay won the 2009 Outlook Church-College partnership Award open to graduating seniors invited to write on the topic, “How my education at a PC(USA)-related college has equipped me for significant service and leadership.” The winner received a $1,000 prize. Information on the 2010 contest is available on page 10.
Getting Centred
Editor’s note: This essay was first runner-up in the 2009 Outlook Church-College partnership Award competition open to graduating seniors invited to write on the topic, “How my education at a PC(USA)-related college has equipped me for significant service and leadership.” The writer received a $200 award. Information on the 2010 contest is available on page 10.
The future of church-related higher education: Who will lead?
In many ways, this is the best of times for church-related higher education. Many of the core values that have historically defined us and kept us out of the mainstream are now, well, mainstream.
A Refiner’s Fire: Eckerd College at 50
Editor’s Note: This address was delivered at the January 4, 2009, worship Service of Palma Ceia Church in Tampa, Fla.
Ministry with students — feed the faith
Each year as students head off to school, I think about the days I spent listening to other students tell me about what fed their faith during those years.
A college chaplain’s outlook
Ministries involving “today’s youth” are explored to some extent by each ecclesiastical generation. Our denomination is currently involved in such a dialogue as part of a greater challenge.
Embracing religious diversity at Presbyterian-related schools
Many Presbyterian-related colleges and universities face questions about how to strike a balance between their relationship with the Church and their desire to attract a wide variety of students, faculty members, donors, and trustees.
College briefs 2009
Presbyterian-related colleges and universities report the following news from their campuses as academic year 2009-10 gets underway:
Jack’s Jordan Jottings
Welcome to my first series of blogs. I’ve resolutely avoided both blogging and twittering. My general mindset is to put my most..
Five W’s
In my newspaper reporting days, we were always guided by the “Five W’s” (actually five W’s and one H), who, what, where, when, how, and why.
Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate:Stewardship 2010 and beyond
If you have been struggling with your own giving to the church or your congregation is having a difficult time raising its annual budget or meeting capital expenses, J. Clif Christopher’s book, Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate, A New Vision for Financial Stewardship (Abingdon Press, 2008) is for you.
Ringing the bell for creation: A symbolic act
I made an unusual symbolic commitment as a teenager: I would not get my drivers license until I turned 21 years old. I had several reasons for taking this unusual step.
Could partnership with Dubuque save Sheldon Jackson College?
While nothing is yet certain, conversations are underway about a possible partnership of sorts through which the University of Dubuque could provide a gateway to survival for Sheldon Jackson College in Alaska.
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