As hundreds of congregations in the Presbyterian Church (USA) continue to evaluate their denominational affiliation and as presbyteries continue to deal with requests for dismissal in a myriad of ways, people continue to ask questions. Recently a church sent a list of what have become frequently asked questions. My answers are my own and should…
By Tiffany Stevens, The Roanoke Times. On Sunday (2/7/14), First Presbyterian Church will change its moniker to First Evangelical Presbyterian Church after finalizing negotiations with the branch’s previous denomination, which members voted to leave in October. The name change is part of the congregation’s formal alignment with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian is among…
Presbyterian Church USA leader to visit Trinity Heath Rada to speak at Trinity Presbyterian on Feb. 14 Presbytery of Charlotte includes 106 churches BY MARTH MINCHIN Correspondent Heath Rada, moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination, has spent much of his two-year tenure visiting Presbyterian churches across the country – communicating with the members….
by Henry G. Brinton, Senior Pastor, Fairfax Presbyterian Church Donald Trump went to a service at a Presbyterian Church in Iowa last Sunday and said that his faith meant “a lot” to him. I’m glad that he considers himself to be a Presbyterian — not because he is a good one, but because he needs the…
By Steve Salyards, The GA Junkie. Once again, as I think back on the year and review what has happened I decided to make a list of the different themes that stood out to me from different Presbyterian branches. Here, in no particular order, is my list. Your list may vary. Racial Reconciliation One of…
By Natasha Lindstrom, Trib Total Media. Alarmed by calls to keep Muslim refugees out of America, a Presbyterian body representing 145 congregations across Western Pennsylvania issued a statement in support of welcoming Syrian refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland. “What we are wanting to say is that our Christian faith leads us to welcome the stranger,” said…
By Jeff Gissing, jeffgissing.com A couple of reflections on a post which is in response to an online discussion of the doctrine of the atonement. Note: the views of the person quotes reflect only her views just as my views reflect only my understanding of Scripture, the Confessions, and tradition. 1. This person equates being…
By Steve Salyards, The GA Junkie. So this book [For a Continuing Church: The Roots of the Presbyterian Church in America] was officially released [Dec. 11]. Through the efficiency of a shipper I received my copy a few days early and so far I have only had time to skim through it. It looks good, from what I…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCgIWieVaFc The final #CarmenTalk, aka Conversation with Carmen, of 2015 aired December 15. You are encouraged to listen here at Layman.org Discussed on #CarmenTalk this month was “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Civil Discourse.” As a disciple of Jesus who seeks to advance His Kingdom purposes everyday in every way, I am a voracious consumer of the…
Donald Trump says he’s a Presbyterian. The Presbyterian Church (USA) says he’s not. Who’s right? Curiously, Donald Trump is not the one asking what it means to be Presbyterian, the PCUSA is having that internal conversation about its own identity. The denomination’s online survey that is being used to discern the identity of the PCUSA,…