A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Canada is searching for an ASSOCIATE MINISTER to work in the dynamic setting of urban Montreal, Quebec. The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul is proud of its formal worship and excellent music ministry and seeks a candidate who will both support the traditional ministries as well as create new connections with the surrounding community, including two nearby English language universities. A knowledge of French is essential; the congregation will support the right individual to develop language skills in order to function in the Quebec context. A request for a congregational and position profile can be made either through the church website at www.standrewstpaul.com or by contacting the Presbytery Representative, the Rev. Ian Fraser at ian.fraser@standrewstpaul.com. Deadline for applications is May 29. The Church of St Andrew and St Paul 3415 Redpath St Montreal Quebec H3G 2G2 Canada … [Read more...]
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Commentary 7 hours ago
Loose ends
Guest commentary by Karl Travis Editor’s note: This piece was originally written on February 26, 2020 The hardest part of dying is the haunted hunch that I’m leaving loose ends, that I don’t have enough time to complete things — important things. If completion is life’s goal, I am limping off the track miles before the finish line. I won’t grow old and cranky with my wife Jaci. I won’t get to tease her as I lounge at the breakfast table that she’s not old enough to retire and I… continue reading... -
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Video: Prayers of the people for Palm Sunday
Jill Duffield reads the prayers of the people she crafted for Palm Sunday. You are welcome to share this with your congregation or use it as part of your Sunday worship service. continue reading... -
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Prayer of thanks for animals
Pets of the Outlook staff Creator God, as the days lengthen and our world contracts, we give you thanks for the animals all around us. We are grateful for cats who purr obliviously on our laps, for dogs eager to go for walks, for birds chirping outside our windows and squirrels scampering across the grass — each of them a reminder that much of life continues uninterrupted, regardless of our anxiety and worry. Recognizing that there is much we cannot control – not now, not ever – we delight in… 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 Uncategorized123 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 Reviews114 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 Reviews107 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.
GA meeting site in Baltimore to be converted into field hospital March 25, 2020 Outlook Reporting2 comments A decision may be getting closer about whether to hold the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – set for June 20-27 in Baltimore – as scheduled.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced this week an order to convert the Baltimore Convention Center, where the General Assembly is scheduled to meet, and the nearby city-owned Hilton Hotel into a field hospital fo...
New advisory opinion on congregations celebrating communion March 25, 2020 Outlook Reporting2 comments The Office of the General Assembly has released a new advisory opinion from J. Herbert Nelson, the stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), about how congregations can celebrate communion in an emergency or pandemic.
A key question: Can a PC(USA) congregation celebrate the Lord’s Supper if it is meeting virtually — not in person?
Yes, according to the new advisory opinion, titled “Communion in an Emergency/Pandemic” and released Ma...
Mister Rogers in a time of coronavirus March 16, 2020 Outpost Blog1 comment Taking a deep breath, I pushed record and tried to smile into the laptop camera. Parishioners were counting on me.
But I felt drained of all my energy.
In my lifetime, the only thing that I can compare to the outbreak of the coronavirus is the feeling after 9/11. I sensed the same visceral desire to be in church. But unlike the Sunday after 9/11, this time worshippers stayed at home.
Don’t misunderstand me: This was the right decision. In the foreseeable future, we must continue stay home in hopes that the outbreak will be contained, that the vulnerable among us will not be exposed and that our ...
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What does God have to do with us? — April 13, 2020
The Outlook continues its four-part series on basic questions of faith, asking in this issue: What does God have to do with us? God refuses to leave us alone. God goes to great lengths to be in relationship with us. God meets us in worship. Read these articles and then dig deeper into your understanding of what God has to do with you and with us, using the discussion questions as a start to that exploration. Click here to read the issue in the Uberflip reader God is with us God remains ever near and nothing can separate us from God. God refuses to be without us We may choose to live without God, but God never chooses to live without us. God has everything to do with everything and everybody Because God’s claim upon all of creation is total, constant and everlasting, there is no arena of life that’s beyond the relentless reach of divine providence. Won’t Jesus miss us? The church at worship draws un into the presence of Jesus Christ. Discussion questions This guide … [Read more...]
Board of Pensions offers dues relief and deferments to churches and employers
PHILADELPHIA — The COVID-19 crisis is bringing hardship to many employers that participate in the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This is especially true for churches. “Churches are in a particularly difficult situation, with limits being placed on gathering sizes and the need for social distancing,” said the Rev. Frank Clark Spencer, Board of Pensions President. “It’s been Board practice during crises like this to offer financial support to churches and employers.” In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, for example, the Board granted dues relief to churches with unavailable sanctuaries or displaced congregants. “Providing that kind of relief for an extended period to the entire denomination is not feasible because of the Board’s obligation to maintain sustainable benefits plans,” Spencer said. “But we are hopeful that, with congregations and employers supporting their ministers and employees as best they can, together we can help our community of faith weather … [Read more...]
Presbyterian Publishing offers free resources for congregations and families
Louisville (Press release) — As congregations and families struggle with the new realities that the global pandemic has created, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation is responding with several initiatives to provide assistance. Some of these resources will help congregations stay connected in this time of physical distance, others will help keep children entertained and educated, while others will assist preachers who still need to prepare a weekly sermon. “Our mission, first and foremost, is to assist the congregations and members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with resources for education, preaching, worship, and devotion,” said David Dobson, president and publisher. “Since our beginnings in 1843 we’ve served congregations in good times and bad, but none quite like this. We hope that the resources we are providing will help ease some of the burden of these challenging days.” The April readings from the daily devotional magazine These Days are now available for free, … [Read more...]
Loose ends
Guest commentary by Karl Travis Editor’s note: This piece was originally written on February 26, 2020 The hardest part of dying is the haunted hunch that I’m leaving loose ends, that I don’t have enough time to complete things — important things. If completion is life’s goal, I am limping off the track miles before the finish line. I won’t grow old and cranky with my wife Jaci. I won’t get to tease her as I lounge at the breakfast table that she’s not old enough to retire and I won’t get to kiss her on the steps of the Acropolis and I won’t get to take care of her when she’s ill and we won’t get to muse together about how longevity and wisdom somehow supplant even passion in time’s alchemy. Loose ends. Nor will I get to see my kids’ weddings. I won’t share embarrassing childhood stories about them at their rehearsal dinners and I won’t wait in the lobby as they deliver their children and I won’t get to remember their baptisms as I baptize their kids and I won’t marvel at … [Read more...]
Video: Prayers of the people for Palm Sunday
Jill Duffield reads the prayers of the people she crafted for Palm Sunday. You are welcome to share this with your congregation or use it as part of your Sunday worship service. … [Read more...]
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