WASHINGTON (RNS) — In an exclusive interview with Religion News Service, President Trump said in a written statement that he no longer identifies as a Presbyterian and now sees himself as a non-denominational Christian. “Though I was confirmed at a Presbyterian church as a child, I now consider myself to be a non-denominational Christian,” Trump, who has repeatedly identified as a Presbyterian in the past, said in a written response to RNS. Saying that his parents “taught me the importance of faith and prayer from a young age,” Trump went on to say that “Melania and I have gotten to visit some amazing churches and meet with great faith leaders from around the world. During the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak, I tuned into several virtual church services and know that millions of Americans did the same.” The revelation about Trump’s religious identity appeared in an interview that was conducted in writing and covered a variety of faith topics, ranging from the president’s own … [Read more...]
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Commentary 2 days ago
Worship in the space of homelife
Guest commentary by Lynne A. Pabst Given all the current ideas of creating a worship space in the home right now, I was asked this question by another Christian educator: How do we support such activities without those suggestions turning into home “altars,” which are not part of the Reformed tradition? Creating “worship spaces” or “centering spaces” within the home is a vital part of faith formation practice — especially during these times of COVID-19 when the community physical space cannot be used. Home worship spaces also are a great… continue reading... -
Looking into the lectionary 2 days ago
21st Sunday After Pentecost — October 25, 2020
Deuteronomy 34:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-18; Matthew 22:34-46 Ordinary 30A; Proper 25 I used to feel sad for Moses when I read this story in Deuteronomy. Jill Duffield’s lectionary reflections are sent to the Outlook’s email list every Monday. Moses, so faithful, so stalwart, does not get to enter the Promised Land. After all he endured, confronting Pharaoh, 40 years in the wilderness, grumbling people, idolatry, receiving the commandments, seeing God face to face, the list goes on, he does not set one foot in the land God swore to Abraham,… continue reading... -
Worship Resources 3 days ago
October 25 — Reformation Sunday: Family faith formation @ home
Welcome Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy to begin your time of learning together. One: Come, let us gather around and see how the Spirit will nurture our faith today. All: Who is with us? One: Christ, the light of the world. (Place a candle on a table in your gathering place and light it.) All: Who is with us? One: The Love of God, who came to meet us in the world. (Place a cross on a table 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 Uncategorized131 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 Reviews134 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 Reviews124 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.
The church for this time: Committee discusses future General Assemblies September 29, 2020 Outlook Reporting3 comments What changes does the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) need to make to be the kind of denomination that can respond in real time to a fast-changing world — a world of fires, pandemic, climate change, political fissures, protests night after night over racial injustice?
As decisions are made, whose voices are heard — or left out?
What can be learned from the online 2020 General Assembly – the PC(USA)’s first virtual General Assembly, held by necessity because of the COVID-19 pandemic – about what could be done differently and perhaps less expensively in the future?
By the end of this year, the Committee on th...
A letter from Jill Duffield October 4, 2020 Editor's viewpoints3 comments Friends,
On Sunday evening, October 4, the congregation of First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, called me to be their next senior pastor.
I am excited, honored and looking forward to discerning together the movement of the Spirit in my new call. I am, however, sad to leave the office of editor/publisher of the Presbyterian Outlook. Occupying this seat, seeing the large landscape of our denomination, learning of the depth and breadth of the ministry in all our church councils, preaching, speaking, writing in the hopes of supporting that work — all of this I count among the greate...
Moving Forward Implementation Commission takes administrative action June 18, 2020 Outlook Reporting2 comments The Moving Forward Implementation Commission voted June 18 to take administrative action in five areas — with some of the actions intended to help the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pursue a unified budget process over the next two years.
That action was taken one day before the 2020 General Assembly of the PC(USA) convenes — and just before it is recommended that Moving Forward transition from a commission (with the authority to act between General Assemblies) to a special committee, without that power.
Trump, confirmed a Presbyterian, now identifies as ‘non-denominational Christian’
Louisiana: Three hurricanes, a tropical storm and a pandemic
(PNS) Hurricane Delta clobbered southwest Louisiana on Oct. 9, making landfall just 13 miles east of where Hurricane Laura came ashore as a strong Category 4 storm just six weeks earlier. And, between these two direct hits, Hurricane Sally, a Category 2 storm with 105 mile-per-hour winds, dumped double-digit rainfall totals from Gulf Shores, Alabama, to Pensacola, Florida. Small, slow-moving Tropical Storm Beta caused severe flooding along the Texas and Louisiana coastlines. “In the past, we have relied on people from outside the area,” Drake said. “COVID has forced us to really implore local congregations to step up to help.” Drake is working part-time and remotely from Pennsylvania with the help of two volunteers in Louisiana. She has watched the presbytery come together to engage congregations in the response effort and is inspired by pastors and other volunteers. They remind her of her first experience with disaster work after Hurricane Katrina. “I came for one AmeriCorps … [Read more...]
Worship in the space of homelife
Guest commentary by Lynne A. Pabst Given all the current ideas of creating a worship space in the home right now, I was asked this question by another Christian educator: How do we support such activities without those suggestions turning into home “altars,” which are not part of the Reformed tradition? Creating “worship spaces” or “centering spaces” within the home is a vital part of faith formation practice — especially during these times of COVID-19 when the community physical space cannot be used. Home worship spaces also are a great way for multifaith families to connect at home. The new Faith Practices Toolkit from the Office of Faith Formation suggests establishing a “Home Worship Center.” This isn’t a new idea. When I was growing up, I think every Protestant family had a Bible on the living room coffee table. In fact, a Bible was a traditional wedding gift for the new couple’s home. As the tradition began to get dusty so did those Bibles, and the church found itself … [Read more...]
21st Sunday After Pentecost — October 25, 2020
Deuteronomy 34:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-18; Matthew 22:34-46 Ordinary 30A; Proper 25 I used to feel sad for Moses when I read this story in Deuteronomy. Moses, so faithful, so stalwart, does not get to enter the Promised Land. After all he endured, confronting Pharaoh, 40 years in the wilderness, grumbling people, idolatry, receiving the commandments, seeing God face to face, the list goes on, he does not set one foot in the land God swore to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Seems unfair, does it not? And yet, this year, when I read this familiar account of the Lord and Moses on Mount Nebo, I get a sense of relief. Somehow, this difficult year of so much tumult and pain, I feel as if Moses might see that vast expanse of land and think, “Whew, the next part of this journey is Joshua’s responsibility, not mine.” Moses, we are told, was 120 and not fading in vigor; perhaps the idea of passing the baton to Joshua felt right and good. The focus of our faithfulness is not success or a … [Read more...]
STATED SUPPLY OR INTERIM MINISTER (Part-time)
First Presbyterian Church of Rockwood is located in East Tennessee near the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We are seeking someone to preach each Sunday and available at least one day a week for other pastoral duties. Though currently part-time we hope whoever God places in this position will grow with the church and help make the position full-time. Send your PIF or questions to: Hilda Osborne, Clerk of Session hilda@hosborne.com. First Presbyterian Church 429 W Rockwood St Rockwood TN 37854 … [Read more...]
Louisville Seminary accepted to Wabash antiracism symposium
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary will participate in the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning symposium, “Becoming Antiracist and Catalysts for Change. Through a series of cohort sessions and participant projects, the symposium will provide guidance on how to design initiatives and implement measures to address the nature and workings of race, racism, and white supremacy in academic settings. Participation in the symposium is a component of Louisville Seminary’s larger initiative to implement anti-racism measures as part of the seminary’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for which accreditation bodies will hold the seminary accountable. “We don’t just want to teach our students to be anti-racist,” said Debra Mumford, Louisville Seminary’s Academic Dean. “We have the larger goal of becoming an anti-racist institution. The Wabash Symposium will help us make progress toward this goal.” Mumford, along with Justin Reed, Assistant Professor of Hebrew … [Read more...]
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