News & Announcements
November 2011
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Nov. 30, 2011
Connecting with college students
Task force examines how to keep young adults involved with PC(USA) beyond high school
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Nov. 30, 2011
Salem witch trials get a second look
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Nov. 30, 2011
‘From Gutenberg to Google’ is one theme of Reformation anniversary
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Nov. 29, 2011
Seminary news
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Nov. 29, 2011
Report: hunger affects millions in Latin America, Caribbean
U.N.’s FAO recommends returning to ancestral eating habits
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Nov. 29, 2011
Tea Party, Occupy movements fail to capture Americans’ hearts
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Nov. 29, 2011
Radical Somali group bans aid agencies
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Nov. 28, 2011
New online journal blends information, action
‘Unbound’ tries to appeal to social justice academics and advocates
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Nov. 28, 2011
Black seminaries embrace hip-hop
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Nov. 28, 2011
As Uganda re-considers anti-gay law, former bishop calls for tolerance
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Nov. 28, 2011
Lieberman is choice as manager of polity guidance and training
Will assume new role before end of the year
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Nov. 23, 2011
Russia Mission Network holds 7th annual conference
Omaha gathering notable for first Russian Orthodox Church participant
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Nov. 23, 2011
El Salvador gives award to Archbishop Romero Trust
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Nov. 23, 2011
As injured vets return home, congregations reach out
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Nov. 23, 2011
Presbytery and synod news
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Nov. 22, 2011
A vista of mesas, a vision of peace
Casa del Sol spiritual center represents Ghost Ranch’s vision for new beginnings
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Nov. 22, 2011
Kathryn Lohre installed as NCC president
New leader is NCC’s first Lutheran, second youngest head
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Nov. 22, 2011
Students ‘do interfaith’ through universal language of music
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Nov. 22, 2011
Freedom of religion in Russia faces increased limits
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Nov. 22, 2011
Faith and food: a worldwide blessing
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
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Nov. 22, 2011
The Big Banana - NY Premiere
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Nov. 21, 2011
Mission at any age
Retired Presbyterians journey for fellowship, understanding, learning
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Nov. 21, 2011
Christian leaders press Middle East stalemate solution
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Nov. 21, 2011
Japan’s Christian leaders criticize government involvement in trade talks
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Nov. 21, 2011
Was the First Thanksgiving a religious celebration?
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Nov. 18, 2011
Proclaim words of hope, Campbell tells moderators
Bolbach: good time to be a moderator because role is so important now
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Nov. 18, 2011
A long vision
Rustic Michigan camp seeks to grow stewards
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Nov. 18, 2011
The Rev. Charles “Chip” Hardwick named Director of Theology, Worship and Education
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology, Worship and Education
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Nov. 18, 2011
“What Christ’s church could and should look like”
34th Annual Racial Ethnic Seminarians Conference calls the church to listen to other voices
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Nov. 17, 2011
Prayers for policy makers
People of faith join in vigils to pray for fair federal budget
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Nov. 17, 2011
Former GA moderator Silas Kessler dies at 100
St. Louis native served nationally and internationally
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Nov. 17, 2011
After Miss. defeat, what’s next for ‘Personhood’?
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Nov. 17, 2011
Burma stepping up attacks on Christians, says rights group
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Nov. 16, 2011
Applications being accepted for GA stated clerk
PC(USA)’s top ecclesiastical officer will be elected at next July’s Assembly
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Nov. 16, 2011
BOP keeps eye on federal health care reform developments
Many internal, external factors weighing on benefits plans
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Nov. 16, 2011
Pope to make second trip to Africa
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Nov. 15, 2011
An unintentional tentmaker
Love of Jesus, music inspire Los Angeles man’s work
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Nov. 15, 2011
Climate is good for pope’s possible visit to Cuba
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Nov. 15, 2011
Sudan churches remain united despite country division
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Nov. 15, 2011
Evangelicals call for nuclear cutbacks
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Nov. 14, 2011
Weighing the inheritance
Church has changed, idolatry still a threat, Covenant Network told
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Nov. 14, 2011
South African expert on gender, religion and health
An interview with Sarojini Nadar of the University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Nov. 14, 2011
Steve Jobs’ private spirituality now an open book
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Nov. 14, 2011
UK to allow religious gay partnership ceremonies
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Nov. 14, 2011
Communities of Theological Friendship
Office of Theology and Worship accepting grant applications to help pastoral leaders form covenant groups that transform the practice of ministry
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Nov. 14, 2011
A family of Léogâne
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
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Nov. 14, 2011
World Mission committed to continue ministry in Mexico and along border
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Nov. 11, 2011
The long journey of reconciliation
God is at work in the PC(USA), panelists tell Covenant Network
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Nov. 11, 2011
Ecumenical Water Network breaks new ground
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Nov. 11, 2011
U.S. Muslims get their turn at reality TV
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Nov. 11, 2011
U.N. criticizes China crackdown on Buddhist monks
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Nov. 11, 2011
Solidarity, peace and human rights focal points of PC(USA) visit to Madagascar
“We will not kill pastors, even though we have been ordered to do so”
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Nov. 10, 2011
NCC governing board approves leadership transition process
General Secretary Michael Kinnamon to step down due to health reasons
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Nov. 10, 2011
Expert says churches must adapt to new profile of charitable giving
People of faith give generously ― but perhaps not to religious causes
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Nov. 10, 2011
Churches call for greater efforts to counter arms trade
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Nov. 10, 2011
U.S. seminaries consider radical changes
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Nov. 9, 2011
From gracious hosts to gracious guests
Covenant Network celebrates first post-Amendment 10-A ordination
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Nov. 9, 2011
Self-Development of People announces grant recipients
More than $290,000 awarded to fund 17 self-help projects
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Self-Development of People (SDOP)
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Nov. 9, 2011
Tibetan protests spread to Nepal
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Nov. 8, 2011
Hawaii moves closer to California
First Church-Honolulu transfers from Pacific to San Diego Presbytery
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Nov. 8, 2011
Climate justice youth caravan heads for South Africa
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Nov. 8, 2011
Muslim superhero comics gain fans ― and controversy
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Nov. 8, 2011
Reformed reconciliation
Presbyterians are called to stay together, work for respectful disagreement, speaker tells Covenant Network
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Nov. 7, 2011
Thomas W. Gillespie, retired Princeton Seminary president, dies
Longtime pastor, church leader was 83
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Nov. 7, 2011
Catholics urge civility in politics
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Nov. 7, 2011
Chinese prison Bible to be displayed in U.S.
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Nov. 4, 2011
At the intersection of church and world
New SFTS president’s career marked by faithful engagement
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Nov. 4, 2011
Circus ministry is a high-wire act of faith for chaplain
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Nov. 4, 2011
Interfaith Tokyo symposium explores attitudes on suicide
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Nov. 4, 2011
LPTS goes tuition-free for master’s degree students
$17 million campaign launched to fund program beginning in 2015
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Nov. 3, 2011
‘In our DNA’
Colorado Springs church uses technology for missional, multi-site ministry
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Nov. 3, 2011
St. Paul’s dean resigns, cites protest controversy
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Nov. 3, 2011
Faith, political leaders find out how far food stamps go
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Nov. 2, 2011
Showered with fellowship
New Mexico congregation provides showers, meals, clothing for local homeless population
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Nov. 2, 2011
NCC documentary highlights churches’ outreach to struggling communities
Nov. 13 special is part of NBC’s ‘Horizons of the Spirit’ series
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Nov. 2, 2011
U.S. activists bemoan low priority given to religious freedom
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Nov. 2, 2011
Succession rules changed for British monarchs
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Nov. 2, 2011
Samuel Robinson Award leads Whitworth University student to “fall more in love with the story of scripture”
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Nov. 2, 2011
Bridging divisions in Northern Ireland
Doug Baker works with churches and young adults in a ministry of reconciliation
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Nov. 1, 2011
Room to breathe
All-ages music venue seeks to merge mission and music
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Nov. 1, 2011
Heeding the call
Bike rack helps small church connect with school, community
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Nov. 1, 2011
Catholics see difference in loyalty to faith, hierarchy
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Nov. 1, 2011
New book tackles history of the popes
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Nov. 1, 2011
Great Ministry Practices: Using social media to broaden the reach of traditional ministries
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Nov. 1, 2011
We’re going to be okay