Parity, a LGBTQ group announced a new initiative this Lenten season. They are calling it “Glitter Ash Wednesday.” Participants will receive glitter mixed into their ashes from participating congregations. Organizers say, “Glitter Ash Wednesday will demonstrate that LGBTQ Christians and our allies are passionate about our faith, and about seeking justice and wholeness for LGBTQ…
A distinguished group of scholars will be gathering to discuss the past and future of American Presbyterianism at the annual Presbyterian Scholars Conference, Oct. 19-20 at the Harbor House at Wheaton College, in Wheaton, Ill. The conference includes a 25th Anniversary round table discussion of Bradley J. Longfield’s The Presbyterian Controversy. World renowned historian George…
By Charles B. “Chip” Hardwick, director of the PCUSA’s Theology, Worship and Education. Comings and Goings blog. Yesterday (11/15/15) I had the chance to preach and teach at Southminster Presbyterian Church in my hometown of Dayton, OH. I was glad to spend some time with family between events at the church. (See picture below, left, of…
“Heresy,” Dr. Karen Finch explains, “is a word that should be reserved for when it is really meant,” adding that “You don’t really know what you believe until you’ve had a fight about it with your roommate.” She was speaking on the subject of “Christ Alone: What We Can Learn from Calvin’s Response to Christological…
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Introduction to the video series of FAQ
Theology, the study of God, and military science, the study of principles of warfare have more elements in common than one might realize. Both disciplines require an open mind, scholastic integrity, a relentless search for truth and grounding in reality even while accounting for the unknown. At their best both disciplines ignore political correctness and…
By Jessica Martinez Young adults are currently experiencing a revival of interest in apologetics in order to defend their faith, especially since society questions the biblical narrative on hot button issues now more than ever, says Dan Kimball, leader of the teaching and mission ministries at California’s Vintage Faith Church. Kimball, whose congregation is largely…
The Layman Believing that “realignment is pastoral and would allow for a measure of fellowship to remain between believers within the church rather than a complete breaking of fellowship” a presbytery has sent an overture to the 221st General Assembly in hopes of allowing churches to change presbyteries. Overture 42 from the Presbytery of Beaver-Butler…
By Michael Gryboski A Texas congregation that was once the largest Presbyterian Church (USA) member church in the Lone Star State may be one step closer to securing its property. Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas, a congregation with approximately 4,000 members, will hold a meeting with the PC (USA) regional body it was formerly…