News & Announcements
March 2011
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March 31, 2011
Synod PJC upholds Spahr’s conviction on same-sex wedding charge
Court says guidelines are needed where same-sex marriage is legal
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March 31, 2011
WCRC representatives to meet with farm workers
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March 31, 2011
Adventists grow as other churches decline
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March 30, 2011
A heart and history of mission
Illinois church shows dedication to mission through partnerships, giving
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March 30, 2011
SJC trustees hand over deed to new owner
From Daily Sitka Sentinel
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March 30, 2011
U.S. church council renews call for common Easter
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March 30, 2011
Chaplains offered exit plan as gay training starts
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March 29, 2011
Looking inside Presbyterian congregations
New research examines how Presbyterians are changing
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March 29, 2011
It’s never too late to pray
PC(USA) missionaries in Poland seek prayers on International Roma Day
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March 29, 2011
Churches in Japan recovering in the midst of ecumenical spirit
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March 29, 2011
U.N. passes religious freedom resolution
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March 29, 2011
Churches across the country sample new Feasting on the Word Curriculum
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March 29, 2011
Was America founded as a Christian nation?
Messiah College Professor Explores Christianity’s Role in the Founding of America
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March 28, 2011
By all writes
Writers Guild sponsors spring writing conference at Louisville Seminary
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March 28, 2011
Words of grace for a century
At 102, Alaska Native icon Walter Soboleff still leads by example
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March 28, 2011
Number of Catholics worldwide edged up, Vatican says
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March 28, 2011
Charitable giving stabilizes as recession ebbs
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March 28, 2011
'In Christ we are not alone'
Mission partners, workers in Japan feel supported by prayers
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March 25, 2011
Arizona student group attacked in Peru thanks supporters
Television interview about La Oroya assault on station’s Web site
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March 25, 2011
ACWC goes to Washington
Advocacy Committee for Women’s Concerns hears from several leaders, experts
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March 25, 2011
Obama praised, criticized for Romero commemoration
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March 25, 2011
Some question conventional wisdom on divorce stats
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March 24, 2011
A group effort
California church travels to New Orleans to help with recovery, others join in
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March 24, 2011
Notes about people
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March 24, 2011
Anti-Christian violence continues in Pakistan
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March 24, 2011
Co-creator shares genesis of Mormon musical
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March 23, 2011
‘Here for the long term’
Project Homecoming continues recovery in Gulf, transitions to independent nonprofit
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March 23, 2011
New Media Project to survey ACP members on faith/tech nexus
Two-year study will explore how faith groups can best use new technologies
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March 23, 2011
Two new books focus on an interfaith world
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March 23, 2011
‘Book of Mormon’ musical called surprisingly sweet
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March 23, 2011
New study from Being Reformed: Faith Seeking Understanding encourages conversation regarding the Confession of Belhar
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March 23, 2011
Stated Clerk issues statement in wake of Jerusalem bombing
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March 22, 2011
Presbyterian students back in U.S. after attack in Peru
Mission trippers, local partners assaulted near Doe Run plant in La Oroya
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March 22, 2011
On World Water Day, student Christian group focuses on ‘water justice’
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March 22, 2011
Obama taps U.S. campuses for interfaith service projects
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March 21, 2011
Debate is needed on future of secularism in emerging democracies, historian says
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March 21, 2011
Being a pastor is hard, and failure is easy
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March 18, 2011
Update: PC(USA) continues response to Japan disasters
Presbyterians are encouraged to pray, give to relief efforts
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March 18, 2011
Presbytery and synod news
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March 18, 2011
Churches urge NATO to remove all nuclear weapons from Europe
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March 18, 2011
Turkish Protestants still face "long path" to religious freedom
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March 18, 2011
Museum restores Jefferson’s unique Bible
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March 17, 2011
MRTI reaches agreement with Time Warner
Committee wanted to ensure company affirmed own ethical guidelines
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March 17, 2011
Scholars study WCC in 1960s and ’70s
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March 17, 2011
WWND: What Would Niebuhr Do?
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March 17, 2011
Russian Orthodox Church expands prison ministry
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March 16, 2011
Collegiate Ministries task force named, will meet this fall
Task force to study, discern vision for ministry to, with college students
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March 16, 2011
Let a thousand flowers bloom
The moderator’s March column
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March 16, 2011
U.S. Lenten campaign seeks to bolster dialogue about poverty
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March 16, 2011
Japanese look to ancient traditions for strength
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March 16, 2011
Sharing God’s love at the U.S./Mexico border
PC(USA) mission personnel and Mexican partners are committed to ministries of transformation
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March 15, 2011
Amen
The stated clerk’s March column
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March 15, 2011
Youth and the ecumenical movement: ‘There is a delicate dance going on in our churches’
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March 15, 2011
Churches rally support after Japan earthquake
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March 15, 2011
Confession? There’s an app for that. Several, actually
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March 14, 2011
No 2011 pension experience apportionment, BOP says
Market improves but not enough; disability benefits raised 1.5 percent
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March 14, 2011
Inspired by faith
Egyptian Presbyterian wins UN award
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March 14, 2011
In Japan: a priest dead, a chapel “drowned”
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March 14, 2011
The God Factor: Big questions from a small film
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March 14, 2011
Heidelberg Catechism Special Committee reaches unanimous decision on common translation
Scriptural references to be added to each question in the catechism
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March 14, 2011
Presbyterian Historical Society names new director of administrative services
Wood fills position created by recent restructure
From Office of the General Assembly—Presbyterian Historical Society
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March 11, 2011
PC(USA) framing response to Japan earthquake, tsunami
In immediate aftermath, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, World Mission checking in with partners, mission workers, presbyteries
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March 11, 2011
Leaders call for prayer on Japan earthquake and tsunami
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March 11, 2011
Ecumenical Advocacy Days meets March 25-28
Event also provides opportunities for Presbyterians to connect, study, celebrate
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March 11, 2011
In the watery Netherlands, a modern Noah builds an ark
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March 11, 2011
With all eyes on Capitol Hill, Muslims watch warily
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March 11, 2011
Walking in her great grandfather’s footsteps
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March 10, 2011
PC(USA) stated clerk signs on to letter calling for just peace in Israel/Palestine
Group urges Obama to take ‘bold, immediate’ steps, visit the region
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March 10, 2011
Notes about people
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March 10, 2011
Madagascar church leader appeals for support following ‘harassment’
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March 10, 2011
Pope says Jews not to blame for Jesus’ death
Pope says Jews not to blame for Jesus’ death
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March 9, 2011
A congregational coffee shop
Oregon church provides relaxed space for community
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March 9, 2011
Special Committee on Domestic Partner Benefits
From Board of Pensions
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March 9, 2011
Inter-Orthodox consultation begins discussion on the nature of the church
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March 9, 2011
International Women’s Day turns attention on Scripture, communication, advocacy
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March 9, 2011
Court rejects challenge to ‘In God We Trust’
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March 9, 2011
Correction
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March 8, 2011
Budgets: Can’t cut moral responsibility to save lives, say faith leaders
From Church World Service
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March 8, 2011
Jamaica and the vision of a just peace
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March 8, 2011
Anglican bishop in Jerusalem seeking renewal of visa
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March 8, 2011
Age-old Lent gets a 21st-century makeover
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March 7, 2011
Financial situation for one-third of Presbyterian churches is at least “good” even with economic crisis
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March 7, 2011
Giving shape to peaceful relationships
Presbyterian scholar assesses Israel-Palestine “road map”
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March 7, 2011
Philippine Protestant council hails plan to resume peace talks
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March 7, 2011
On evangelical campuses, rumblings of gay acceptance
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March 7, 2011
Mother’s Day Project aids African children and families
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—International Health and Development
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March 7, 2011
Westminster John Knox Press books recognized by Christianity Today, Academy of Parish Clergy
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March 4, 2011
One church, three locations
New Jersey church worships, reaches out in three cities
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March 4, 2011
Canadian Anglican leader sees “great hope” in the Cuban church
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March 4, 2011
Israel revokes Anglican bishop's residency permit
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March 4, 2011
Jews hope Vegas will draw lost members back to the fold
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March 3, 2011
Stated clerk backs public employees’ collective bargaining rights
Parsons: dignity of labor theologically connected to doctrine of vocation
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March 3, 2011
Zambian nurse wins Swiss prize
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March 3, 2011
World Day of Prayer focuses on women of Chile
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March 3, 2011
Blacks bristle at notion of ‘slave of Christ’
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March 2, 2011
What’s next?
350 turn out in Indianapolis to talk about PC(USA)’s future
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March 2, 2011
WCC calls for more ecumenical peace-building in Colombia
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March 2, 2011
Pakistan's minister for religious minorities assassinated
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March 2, 2011
Islam dominated religion coverage in 2010
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March 1, 2011
Listening and learning
ACSWP travels to San Diego, hears from ministries within presbytery
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March 1, 2011
WCC Central Committee focuses on peace, justice
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March 1, 2011
A poignant Sunday in quake-ravaged Christchurch, New Zealand
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March 1, 2011
U.S. rabbis blast Israel over new conversion rules