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New federation seeks to mobilize atheist students in Britain
(ENI) A new umbrella organization offering support and resources for non-religionist students is to sponsor annual "Reason Weeks" at several universities in Britain with support from atheist activist Richard Dawkins.
John Paul II faced deaths threats during Poland visits in 1980s
(ENI)--A Polish historian says Pope John Paul II was the target of an assassination plot during a 1980s pilgrimage to his homeland in Poland, and that the country's communist rulers used the plot as an excuse for clamping down on opposition groups.
New U.S. Orthodox church leader faces “immense” task
(ENI) The new head of the Orthodox Church in America, which is trying to shake off years of internal problems and financial scandals, says he "laughs off" any comparison made between himself and U.S. President Barack Obama as a reformer and agent of change.
First-ever YAM-Jam May 27-30 in Austin
(PNS) More than 100 Presbyterians involved in collegiate ministries will gather in Austin, Texas, the “live music capital of the world,” May 27-30 for the first YAM-Jam.
Interim Ministry Consortium looks toward future
The Interim Ministry Consortium (IMC) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) marks its 10th anniversary this year, but the group is more focused on the future than on its past.
Australian religious leaders pledge interfaith response to fires
(ENI) Australian religious leaders have made a commitment to a unified response to the devastating bush fires that have seared across southeast Australia, particularly the state of Victoria.
Global ecumenical network wants Lenten action on water
GENEVA — (ENI) An international network of church-linked agencies campaigning for access to water is using the Internet to promote water justice during the period of Lent, the annual Christian season of penitence in preparation for Easter.
Hong Kong protesters rally against ‘religious hegemony’
HONG KONG — (ENI) Hundreds of demonstrators have protested in Hong Kong against the "religious hegemony" of some local Christian groups in a recent public debate on whether to include same-sex couples under an anti-family-violence law.
Presbyterians urged to double giving to One Great Hour of Sharing
LOUISVILLE — In just one hour, Presbyterians can help bring water to communities in the Dominican Republic, rally against government corruption in Cameroon, and provide support to those still struggling to rebuild on the Gulf Coast.
WCC seeks young adult stewards for upcoming meeting
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is accepting applications now for its 2009 Stewards Program, Aug. 19- Sept. 4 in Geneva, Switzerland, in conjunction with the meeting of the WCC’s Central Committee.
Prominent clerics nominated to head breakaway South African party
(ENI) The former general secretary of the All Africa Conference of Churches, Mvume Dandala, has been nominated as the presidential candidate of a breakaway faction of South Africa's ruling African National Congress in the country's April 22 elections.
It’s up for grabs: A status update on the voting for the New Amendment B
So how goes the voting on ordination standards for Presbyterian ministers, elders and deacons? An article written by Leslie Scanlon appearing in this week’s edition of The Presbyterian Outlook reported the latest vote tallies as the magazine went to print. But the tallies have changed considerably since then.
Younger elders
Now he’s gone and done it. Clark Cowden, the executive presbyter of San Diego Presbytery has questioned the structure of our General Assemblies. He has said that the whole week of deliberation and decision-making is broken (p. 11).
Enough already? Presbyteries, people consider yet another vote on ordination
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is in the midst of voting, yet again, on whether to ordain sexually-active gays and lesbians.
Youth from three denominations celebrate unity at Disney
ORLANDO (ABP) — Youth from three Christian denominations spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend exploring the commonalities of their faiths through worship, education, and community-building activities.
Web Site seeks to rally support for women’s ordination
CONROE, Texas (ABP) — A former Texas Baptist convention employee and her husband of 47 years have started a Web site (www.bwebaptist.com) urging Baptist women to speak up for their rights to be ordained as deacons and senior pastors.
A time for hope and healthy skepticism
The Executive Orders by President Barack Obama on January 22 — to close Guantanamo, to end harsh interrogations, and to abolish secret prisons — represent a huge step forward and are truly cause for rejoicing.
General Assembly week needs a complete overhaul
The General Assembly week is broken. It can no longer accomplish what it needs to.
And what about the pastors?
Many of our Presbyteries are giving priority to transformation and the need for new faithfulness in our churches.
Are you ready to get the word out to the net generation?
Editor’s Note: This past year the Outlook Web site, www.pres-outlook.org, was upgraded to include Facebook, blogging, sermon wiki, and the DecentlyAndInOrder DIGG site, to help us Presbyterians enhance our connectionalism with the newest Web 2.0 technologies.
PPAS prepares the future leaders from the Americas
The circle of graduates in their blue robes and caps, kneel in a circle for one more prayer time together before leaving the campus.
Is experience the best teacher?
We have all heard it. Many of us received lectures concluded by the decisive declaration, “Experience is the best teacher!”
Sanctity of life
Only a few weeks ago Christians joyfully remembered the birth of Jesus Christ.
LENT: The unique Son of Man
Mark 8:31-38
Editor’s Note: This devotional is the second of seven to run in the Outlook in observance of the 2009 Lenten season. They are based on the lectionary texts for each week.
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