Anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. dropped by 13 percent in 2011, according to a report released Nov. 1 by the Anti-Defamation League, which tracks assaults and other attacks on Jews.
LOUISVILLE ― David Alden Steere, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary professor emeritus of pastoral care and counseling and a distinguished alumnus, died Oct.19 at his home. A pioneer in pastoral counseling, Dr. Steere led the Seminary to national recognition through its Marriage and Family Therapy Program (MAMFT), which he helped found and for which he served as the first director.
A memorial service for Steere was held on Oct. 25, at Caldwell Chapel on the seminary campus.
“David was a vital member of this faculty and an important scholar representing Louisville Seminary nationally and beyond,” said Louisville Seminary President Dr. Michael Jinkins.
A new online publication from the World Council of Churches (WCC) invites parishes and congregations to explore the themes of Christian unity, justice and peace in advance of the upcoming 10th Assembly of the WCC.
A 19th century copy of the U.S. Constitution in Yiddish and Hebrew. A 15th century Hebrew book from Italy open to a page of passages that had been censored by the Catholic Church during the Inquisition. A 20th century “Curious George” children’s book translated into Yiddish.
The Presbyterian Historical Society here has introduced a new series of downloadable and printable exhibits from the PHS website.
Last month, 29 delegates from across Russia met here to form the country’s first Presbyterian General Assembly.
After sweeping setbacks to the hierarchy’s agenda on Election Day, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Nov. 12 told U.S. Catholic bishops that they must now examine their own failings, confess their sins and reform themselves if they hope to impact the wider culture.
For Alex Chong and Zach Williams, the newly formed Cross Cultural Young Adult Network is an opportunity to share the gifts of their peers with the whole church.
“My hope is that our network will become a big part of the church,” said Chong, a Korean American who works in college ministry at the University of Washington in Seattle. “We have some frustration because of the lack of young adult opportunities and involvement. I think it’s awesome to give us a voice in regard to the direction the church is heading for the next generation.”
“Young adults feel like we …
Stony Point Center, a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has become home, for now, for more than 100 people displaced by Hurricane Sandy. “We’re dealing with the plight of our neighbors who live just one mile from here,” says Stony Point Communications Manager Paula Sandusky. “We continue to get calls from folks who have lost everything, looking for a shelter that hasn’t already closed its doors. The phone rings nonstop with offers of stop-gap help: food, clothing, toiletries, and supplies.”
On this October day, the halls of Moscow Theological Seminary (MTS) are bustling with students and pastors. Students are here for classes. Pastors from throughout Russia are holding their periodic gathering of the Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists, a key partner church of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).