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- The greatest story ever (re)told May 23, 2013Fresh approaches to e-vangelism in the digital age May 23, 2013 —Pew Research Center Special to Presbyterian News Service Jim Nedelka NEW YORK In today’s digital world, answers to almost all of our burning questions, whether they are about the burning bush or Moses’ tablets, are instantly available at our fingertips. But for Christians, especially denominati […]Presbyterian News Service (Presbyterian Mission Agency)
- New translation of the Heidelberg Catechism achieves required two-thirds majority of presbyteries May 23, 2013All but one of 19 constitutional amendments under consideration have been approved May 23, 2013 Office of the General Assembly Emily Enders Odom Communications Coordinator Louisville A new translation of the Heidelberg Catechism has been approved by a two-thirds majority of presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). To date, 122 presbyteries have vote […]220th General Assembly (2012) (Office of the General Assembly)
- Canadians turning away from organized religion May 23, 2013May 23, 2013 Religion News Service Ron Csillag TORONTO A new national study shows that while Canada remains overwhelmingly Christian, Canadians are turning their backs on organized religion in ever greater numbers. […]Religion News Service
- Moderator's Remarks at the Church of Scotland General Assembly May 23, 2013May 23, 2013 Office of the General Assembly Neal D. Presa Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012) Louisville I am happy to make available to you the remarks that I delivered on May 21, 2013, on the plenary floor of the Church of Scotland General Assembly in Edinburgh, where I am representing the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). […]G.A. Moderator (Office of the General Assembly)
- Ghanaian Presbyterians are open to African expressions of Christian faith May 23, 2013May 23, 2013 World Communion of Reformed Churches Kristine Greenaway DODOWA, Ghana Ghana’s Presbyterian churches today are expressing their spirituality in ways that are more African in origin and expression, say Ghanaian church representatives. […]World Communion of Reformed Churches
Time to order 2013-2015 Book of Order
Published April 30, 2013It is that time again to order your copy of the Book of Order. If your church would like to order one or more copies of the 2013-2015 Book of Order please complete the attached order form. The presbytery office will be taking orders until June 1st. Please note that the official printed copies of the next Book of Order will not be available until July. If you do not want a printed copy of the Book of Order you can also download an electronic version for free from the PCUSA store. Remember June 1st is the deadline to order.
CHALLENGE OF THE IONA COMMUNITY
Published April 30, 2013The members of the Iona Community commit to a fivefold rule of life: 1) daily prayer and Bible-reading; those of us who consider ourselves to be faithful probably have a difficult time living up to this standard; 2) sharing and accounting for the use of money; it appears to me that we are more willing to talk about things of a sexual nature than being accountable to others about the way we use money; Continue reading
Outsmarted by Atheists
Published April 30, 2013Pew Research Center – June 2010
Out of 32 questions on religion these are the responses by correct answers?
- Atheists/Agnostics 20.9
- Jewish 20.5
- Mormon 20.3
- White Evangelical 17.6
- White Catholic 16.0
- White Mainline 15.8
- Nothing in particular 15.2
- Black Protestant 13.4
- Hispanic Catholic 11.6
If this doesn’t spur us to action I don’t know what will. Continue reading
MUTUAL INVITATION
Published April 30, 2013Alternative to Debate
The form of mutual invitation I like best is a two-part event. First, the topic is introduced through communicating pertinent information that everyone present might need to know in order to speak intelligibly on the subject. After the initial presentation, another group member is then invited to speak; they then invite another member of the group to do the same until all have had a chance to speak. At this point, I recommend a period of silence, concluding with a prayer before entering into another round of reflection. Landon Whitsitt
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PUBLIC THEOLOGIZING
Published April 30, 2013As opposed to systematic theology and practical theology.
Systematic theology establishes a systematic set of beliefs about God. In the Information Age this grew to great heights. COM’s ask candidates which theologian they study or espouse. Preachers are taught to teach the laity the right theology as though one theologian or theology can truly capture all there is to know about God.