(PNS) Joanne Rogers, who was married for more than 50 years to children’s television icon and Presbyterian pastor Fred Rogers, died Thursday in Pittsburgh. She was 92. “Joanne and Fred Rogers envisioned the [Fred Rogers] Center as host to a child-study center, a resource for college students interested in media and child development, a site that would carry forward the legacy of Fred Rogers and his many contributions to children’s television programming and to children, families and their helpers,” the Fred Rogers Center said in a statement announcing Joanne Rogers’ death. “Joanne helped guide the development of the Center’s mission and vision statements and gave inspiration to our Fred Rogers Scholars and children’s studies minor students.” The Center described her as “a joyful and tender-hearted spirit whose laughter and kindness will be deeply missed.” She was “a trusted anchor whose heart and wisdom have guided our work in service of Fred’s enduring legacy.” “Everyone … [Read more...]
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Book Reviews 6 hours ago
A Heart Lost in Wonder
Catharine Randall Eerdmans, 195 pages I’ve never forgotten the wise counsel I received from a mentor early in my pastoral life: Read more poetry. He had no idea how much poetry I was reading (little), yet assumed there was room for more. Among the various poets I’ve read for over 30 years, Gerard Manley Hopkins is always in rotation. Early I joined the great chorus quoting with joy, “the world is charged with the grandeur of God/it will flame out like shook foil,” and never stopped saying what seems so… continue reading... -
Outpost Blog 6 hours ago
Domestic terrorism and baptismal vows
January 6, my best friend’s birthday. The day that had plans of a grocery store run, lunch with my dad and catching up on office emails. January 6, the day I saw domestic terrorism for the second time in my life. January 6, a date now ingrained in my mind alongside April 19, 1995. Both dates fueled by fear and hate. Both dates dominated by white supremacists and entitlement. When you grow up in Oklahoma (as I did), you spend your childhood learning about what a domestic terrorist act can… continue reading... -
Commentary 3 days ago
When kids experience a national crisis
Guest commentary by Sarah Iliff McGill Talking to children about current events like the attack on the Capitol is not going to look exactly the same in every house, but here are a few tips. Talk calmly After the breaching of the Capital had calmed down, we turned on the news for a little bit and let my son (age 6) watch the news, explaining to him in a calm voice what happened. I invited my daughter (age 4) to sit with us, but she did not want to, so… continue reading...
Parties in Stamford case had tried to expedite process in order to get a ruling on the merits of the case January 1, 1995 Uncategorized100 views The General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission -- in sidestepping the question of exactly how deeply a session should be required to probe into the private life of a gay elder who has acknowledged being in a committed, life-long relationship but has declined to say whether he is sexually active -- has put the question off but has not put it to rest.- Ministering with the Earth January 1, 1998 Book Reviews110 views By Mary Elizabeth MooreChalice. 1998. 226 pp. Pb. $19.99. ISBN 0-8272-2323-4 Ministering with the Earth is a quiltwork, both the on-the-ground activity and Moore's book about so ministering. Moore, professor of theology and Christian education at Claremont School of Theology, is fond of the metaphor, suitably pastoral and feminist.
- Remembered Voice: Reclaiming the Legacy of 'Neo-Orthodoxy' January 1, 1998 Book Reviews108 views By Douglas John HallWJKP. 1998. 145 pp. Pb. $18. ISBN 0-664-25772-0 It was in this order. I first read Tillich's Dynamics of Faith. Riveting. Next came The Courage to Be. Gripping. Then I went back and read the first volume of the Systematic Theology. Things began to make sense. Next came Biblical Religion and the Search for Ultimate Reality. Positive.
A lament in the shadow of the Capitol January 8, 2021 Worship Resources3 comments We lament, O God, the tragic display of violence at the U.S. Capitol this week, and pray that the horror of it might open our eyes to the sins that are on the loose in our nation. We pray for a country so divided, so full of anger.
We confess our sins and ask for the courage to recognize our own complicity in the racism that has warped our common life and our Christian witness, and to hold accountable those who are responsible for causing harm.
Help us, God of justice, for we have failed to discern and to name the myriad ways – the obvious, the subtle, the historical – in which racism has warped our common ...
Coordinating Table starts work to craft a unified budget for the PC(USA) November 30, 2020 Outlook Reporting1 comment What does it mean to have a common vision for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)?
And what’s the process for creating a single, unified denominational budget to support that vision?
Top PC(USA) leaders are beginning to try to figure that out — holding the first meeting Nov. 30 of a new entity known as the Coordinating Table, a group of 15 leaders given the responsibility of crafting a unified budget for the denomination for 2023 and 2024.
In its administrative action from June 2020, the ...
“We’re in a good, uncomfortable-as-hell place” — Presbyterian Mission Agency Board receives power and privilege report October 8, 2020 Outlook Reporting1 comment On the very first morning of the very first meeting of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board that diversity and equity consultant Marian R. Vasser attended, she was standing talking to an Asian woman, having not yet even had time to put down her bag. And a white woman stepped in between them and interrupted.
Vasser is a consultant who serves as the executive director for diversity and equity at the University of Louisville and who attended four of the board’s meetings in 2019 and 2020 (two in person and two virtually) to assess power and privilege dynamics on the board. She took note of things such as who ...
Joanne Rogers, Fred Rogers’ widow, dies at 92
A Heart Lost in Wonder
Catharine Randall Eerdmans, 195 pages I’ve never forgotten the wise counsel I received from a mentor early in my pastoral life: Read more poetry. He had no idea how much poetry I was reading (little), yet assumed there was room for more. Among the various poets I’ve read for over 30 years, Gerard Manley Hopkins is always in rotation. Early I joined the great chorus quoting with joy, “the world is charged with the grandeur of God/it will flame out like shook foil,” and never stopped saying what seems so utterly true and necessary to announce. Catherine Randall has done a great service with her book, which goes deeply into the experiences that shaped Hopkins. We learn of his struggles with sexuality and his ultra-devotion to God that not only influenced his controversial conversion to Roman Catholicism but drove him to various ascetic practices. Randall provides the biographical context for poetry, and helpfully describes the theological grounding that gave rise to Hopkins’ … [Read more...]
Domestic terrorism and baptismal vows
January 6, my best friend’s birthday. The day that had plans of a grocery store run, lunch with my dad and catching up on office emails. January 6, the day I saw domestic terrorism for the second time in my life. January 6, a date now ingrained in my mind alongside April 19, 1995. Both dates fueled by fear and hate. Both dates dominated by white supremacists and entitlement. When you grow up in Oklahoma (as I did), you spend your childhood learning about what a domestic terrorist act can do to you, your community and life in general. An entire generation of children learned about it firsthand. I remember the day that changed my childhood and the years that followed. I remember the night of April 19: My family sat down for a meal and then my sisters and I got to watch any Disney movie we wanted, while my parents watched the news and gathered their thoughts on how they would respond to the questions of their children. I remember not spending much time with my aunt in the … [Read more...]
Ahead of inauguration, faith leaders urge devotees in state capitols to take precautions
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Liberal religious groups and minority faith communities around the country are urging caution in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, with some expressing concerns of potential violence against “liberal churches.” On Friday evening (Jan 15), the United Church of Christ tweeted out a message to member churches warning “there are reports that ‘liberal’ churches will become targets of possible attacks” from January 17 until Inauguration Day, January 20. “We strongly encourage you to be attendant to all safety concerns for ministers and congregations, even if that means meeting in a way that is other than in person at a church building this week,” read the statement, which was posted to the UCC’s official Twitter account. Reached for comment on Saturday morning, UCC officials issued an additional statement to Religion News Service saying the warning was based on “credible threats.” “This started with concerns over credible threats … [Read more...]
When kids experience a national crisis
Guest commentary by Sarah Iliff McGill Talking to children about current events like the attack on the Capitol is not going to look exactly the same in every house, but here are a few tips. Talk calmly After the breaching of the Capital had calmed down, we turned on the news for a little bit and let my son (age 6) watch the news, explaining to him in a calm voice what happened. I invited my daughter (age 4) to sit with us, but she did not want to, so I did not force her to join. Name feelings We try to talk about how things make us feel. I name an emotion, such as, “I feel scared.” I highly recommend the “A Little SPOT of Emotions Box Set” by Diane Alber. It has given both of my children clear language to try to understand their feelings. Speak to them about how they are safe to share their emotions and that you are with them. Being aware of your own emotions and how you are displaying that to your child is helpful. Child-led discussion See how curious they are. You can … [Read more...]
Parenting in the midst of current events: A timeline of honest motherhood
Guest commentary by Sarah Iliff McGill Jan. 6 — 1:00 p.m. I tell my two children ages 6 and 4 that they can’t have a cookie; if they are still hungry, they should eat an apple. 1:47 p.m. My husband texts: “Pro-Trump protesters have broken through the Capitol police lines and invaded the Capitol building itself and shut down the proceedings there.” 1:53 p.m. I am trying to assemble the new air hockey toy my children got for Christmas and see the text. 2:04 p.m. I have locked myself in the bathroom to read the news I can find on my phone while my children beg me to come out and play the promised air hockey game. “Something big is happening and mommy needs to read a few messages,” I say through the door. 2:08 p.m. I give the kids the cookies so I can keep reading. 2:12 p.m. I play air hockey. 3:30 p.m. I talk to my kids about the Capitol for the first time. We make popcorn. First, I explain that we are safe. I tell them what Mr. Rogers taught: When we see … [Read more...]
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