News & Announcements
January 2012
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Jan. 31, 2012
Task Force encourages 20/20 Vision for Special Offerings
Recommends each Offering be adjusted to maximize impact
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Jan. 31, 2012
Despite roadmap, severe human rights violations continue in Madagascar
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Jan. 31, 2012
Cover designs for new hymnal released
‘Glory to God’ to be published in red, purple
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Jan. 31, 2012
Investing in success
Synod of Lakes and Prairies invests in Pres House ministry
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Jan. 31, 2012
After Fiji flood, churches, Christian agencies help thousands
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Jan. 31, 2012
Study portrays Mormons as outsiders looking in
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Jan. 31, 2012
Animated faith: Disney, discipleship and Dr. King
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and ecumenical partners enjoy Faith in 3D
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Jan. 30, 2012
Between life and death
Living Waters for the World brings fresh waters to those in need
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Jan. 30, 2012
Global economy is focus of Ecumenical Advocacy
Annual event connects Christians through advocacy, education, worship
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Jan. 30, 2012
Health, human rights experts call for ‘safe spaces’ in churches
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Jan. 30, 2012
Traveling repairmen help rebuild churches
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Jan. 30, 2012
Faith sharing in fresh ways
The office of Evangelism’s new Engage resource stirs a Charlotte congregation to innovative witness
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Jan. 27, 2012
New Believer remembers joy of baptism
Continues to experience new life through new church development in Texas
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Jan. 27, 2012
An honest question
Disciples, disciple-makers must create space for real questions, speaker tells conference
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Jan. 27, 2012
Working together for social justice and decent work
WCC, ILO collaborate on handbook linking faith and just labor
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Jan. 27, 2012
After minor turbulence, Alaska Airlines suspends prayer cards
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Jan. 27, 2012
In Fiji, Methodists frustrated over repressive decree
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Jan. 26, 2012
Evangelical Covenant Order unveils polity
New denomination’s structure is ‘decentralized, minimalist, smaller’
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Jan. 26, 2012
Report shows Christianity shifting to Africa
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Jan. 26, 2012
Churches in Sudan encounter more hostility after south’s independence
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Jan. 25, 2012
Old challenges, new solutions
Identifying type of problem is key to solving it, speaker tells discipleship conference
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Jan. 25, 2012
Russian Protestants commemorate MLK Day for the first time
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Jan. 25, 2012
N.C. man has a ‘gentle madness’ for church fans collection
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Jan. 25, 2012
El Salvadoran president officially apologizes for 1981 massacre
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Jan. 25, 2012
Risky journey
Presbyterian mission co-worker Doug Tilton stands with African partner church in time of need
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Jan. 24, 2012
Presbyterian film critic releases Top 10 movies of 2011
McNulty: ‘Tree of Life,’ ‘Harry Potter’ best at connecting film, Scripture
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Jan. 24, 2012
24 PC(USA) leaders issue ‘Letter of Reconciliation’
Urge GA leaders to be ‘bridge-builders,’ separatists to slow down
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Jan. 24, 2012
NCC names Chapman as interim general secretary
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Jan. 24, 2012
For many, ‘Losing My Religion’ isn't a song: It’s life
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Jan. 23, 2012
Fellowship’s theology document may remain a work in progress
Adherence to essential tenets required, including ‘fidelity and celibacy’ and ‘infallible Scriptures’
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Jan. 23, 2012
North Korean Christian leader Kang Young-sup dies
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Jan. 23, 2012
It’s 2012, which means another doomsday may be upon us
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Jan. 23, 2012
Is it Ethical for Christians to Use Genetic Screening?
Author Deliberates the Moral Dilemmas Surrounding IVF and PGD in New Memoir
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Jan. 23, 2012
Financial Aid for Studies announces Transformational Leadership Debt Assistance
Current loan forgiveness program is revised to reflect church’s mission priorities
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Jan. 20, 2012
The Junction website helps coordinate mission trips, events for greater impact
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Jan. 20, 2012
The way of the cross
Egyptian leader says social ministry and proclamation are inseparable
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Jan. 20, 2012
Lifelong learning
Being disciple-makers and students go hand in hand, Driesell says
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Jan. 20, 2012
Bread for the World launches annual letters campaign
2012 effort urges Congress to protect anti-poverty programs
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Jan. 20, 2012
Atheists face uphill climb with new political party
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Jan. 20, 2012
In Israel, a clash over religious gender segregation
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Jan. 19, 2012
Fellowship of Presbyterians unveils name for ‘new Reformed body’
Breakaway ‘movement’ to be called Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO)
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Jan. 19, 2012
Presbytery in the mirror … and furthermore
‘Town Hall’ meetings give New York City Presbyterians chance to weigh in
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Jan. 19, 2012
Latino evangelical coalition highlights issues in U.S. election
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Jan. 19, 2012
U.S. jumps to top of charity index
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Jan. 18, 2012
Planting a missional imagination
Rural Illinois congregation builds community as it repairs homes
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Jan. 18, 2012
Presbytery in the mirror
NYC takes a hard look inward as it seeks to define its future
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Jan. 18, 2012
Would Mormons try to influence a Romney White House?
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Jan. 18, 2012
In Israel, Christian population has lowest growth rate, report says
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Jan. 17, 2012
A capital idea
After almost 15 years, PILP thrives by supporting church growth
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Jan. 17, 2012
Rural and remote
Synods seek ways to train, develop learning groups in remote areas
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Jan. 17, 2012
It’s 2012, which means another doomsday may be upon us
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Jan. 17, 2012
Report names 50 worst countries for Christian persecution
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Jan. 13, 2012
Webinar to explore new publishing technologies
Writers Guild, Outlook join on March 6 to help authors find a market
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Jan. 13, 2012
Seminary news
McCormick, SFTS to inaugurate new presidents
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Jan. 13, 2012
Religious leaders: Same-sex marriage threatens religious freedom
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Jan. 13, 2012
Honduras to use evangelism to fight police corruption
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Jan. 12, 2012
Haiti: two years later
The Presbyterian effect
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Jan. 12, 2012
Applications for small church residency program, For Such a Time as This, now being accepted
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Jan. 12, 2012
Eight leaders urge congregations to rethink leaving the PC(USA)
PC(USA) “has not turned its back on … Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior."
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Jan. 12, 2012
Cuban Biblical Network celebrates its 10th anniversary
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Jan. 12, 2012
Holy Land pilgrimage can lead to inter-religious understanding
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Jan. 12, 2012
Supreme Court sides with churches in employment fights
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Jan. 12, 2012
2012 Lenten study explores how gates are conceptually used throughout the Bible; written by Gradye Parsons, stated clerk of the PC(USA)
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Jan. 11, 2012
Notes about people
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Jan. 11, 2012
Church of Scotland supports Israeli agricultural project
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Jan. 11, 2012
Rob Bell says goodbye to Michigan megachurch
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Jan. 10, 2012
‘The hidden treasure of prison ministry’
Presbyterian couple connects New York inmates with college classes, the arts
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Jan. 10, 2012
Presbytery and synod news
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Jan. 10, 2012
Pope names 22 new cardinals, including two Americans
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Jan. 10, 2012
Hungarian court annuls law that withdraws legal recognition of churches
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Jan. 10, 2012
A hospital for Léogâne
How partnering means more effectively serving the people of Haiti
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Jan. 9, 2012
Bringing the power
Sun, Living Waters work together for Solar Under the Sun
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Jan. 9, 2012
NCC announces Kinnamon's departure, transition plan
General secretary steps down for health reasons
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Jan. 9, 2012
Vatican launches Catholic home for U.S. Episcopalians
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Jan. 9, 2012
Egyptian Christian leaders consider dialogue with Islamic groups
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Jan. 9, 2012
Expanding mission sending
Mission co-worker Tim Carriker helps Brazilians work across cultures
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Jan. 6, 2012
Back to the garden
Presbyterian agricultural project helps Cuban farmers reclaim their land
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Jan. 6, 2012
Building a presence
Synods help churches connect, interact with online resources
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Jan. 6, 2012
Dissident’s book reveals ‘secret history’ of Christianity in China
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Jan. 6, 2012
Muslims caught in reality show crossfire struggle to understand controversy
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Jan. 6, 2012
Alive and well
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Jan. 5, 2012
The New Jerusalem
Cuban Presbyterians constructing fourth new church in 20 years
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Jan. 5, 2012
Top 10 Presbyterian stories from 2011
Perspectives vary on whether it was a good or bad year for the PC(USA)
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Jan. 5, 2012
Romney's evangelical problem starts with theology
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Jan. 5, 2012
Orthodox emergency care group trains Arab women in home safety
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Jan. 4, 2012
Full-contact relating
Heiserman grant supports community-driven parish internship program
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Jan. 4, 2012
Magi would have a tough time finding frankincense
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Jan. 4, 2012
Faith group says ‘human dignity’ should be key to bioweapons accord
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Jan. 3, 2012
Christmas in Bethlehem
Palestine celebrates hope in spite of Israeli settlement expansion
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Jan. 3, 2012
American city will see ‘multi-faith neighborhood’
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Jan. 3, 2012
New Reform Jewish leader promises revitalization