Calling a recent judicial decision “un-Presbyterian,” the lead counsel for the complainants announced this week that an appeal will be filed in a case that will determine whether or not an openly gay California woman will be ordained into the Presbyterian Church (USA). On Oct. 1, Mary Naegeli, lead attorney in the Parnell (et. al.)... Continue Reading

I see no evidence anywhere that TE Lawrence had recanted any view nor repented of any error. As far as I can tell, he never renounced his paper on covenants, any sermon, or any statement that he made. Some of them have been really disturbing errors Let me start by stating clearly that I’m sure... Continue Reading

A “faith filled” decision in July to raise $50 million to try to pay off its debt and maintain ownership of the church, have reportedly fallen short in their fundraising efforts. The Schullers have reportedly failed to raise even half of the funds needed to prevent the church from being sold. Robert H. Schuller is... Continue Reading

The repertoire includes Russian classics and folk music, along with sacred American favorites, such as the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s “Messiah.” A unique taste of culture via music is making its way to Rainbow Presbyterian Church in Rainbow City. The Belarus National Christian Choir, comprising about 28 choir members and a four-piece instrumental ensemble from... Continue Reading

(Editor’s Note: On September 25 we posted the story on the judgment of Siouxlands Presbytery finding Teaching Elder Greg Lawrence not guilty of charges brought against him on his theological view. Two documents have become public subsequent to the decision: The first was the actual charges against Lawrence which were published here on October 3.... Continue Reading

The Synod Permanent Judicial Commission claimed that since there were conflicting interpretations of Scripture presented during hearings, the presbytery had the right to choose which interpretation to use. The ordination of one openly gay candidate as a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister came a step closer to reality after a synod-level tribunal found that a California... Continue Reading

Below is the text of the official Charges and Specifications that were brought against TE Greg Lawrence in Siouxlands Presbytery. As previously reported, last month he was found not guilty of each of these charges. (A separate story will contain the findings of the Presbytery in coming to that conclusion.) Charges and Specifications In the... Continue Reading

Facing a dramatic decline in its property values, The Church at South Las Vegas stopped paying its mortgage in May and filed for Chapter 11 protection in July after its lender filed suit. The church owes approximately $7.6 million on property now worth only $2.4 million. Pastor Benny Perez told media that the default was... Continue Reading

An official magazine for Jehovah’s Witnesses that described those who leave the church as “mentally diseased” is at the centre of a police inquiry, it has emerged. Detectives are investigating whether the article, published in July’s edition of The Watchtower, is in breach of Britain’s religious hatred laws. The article, published in the magazine which... Continue Reading

It has now been a month since the Fellowship of Presbyterians (FOP) had its inaugural rally. Apparently, this movement was created in order to answer the question, “How can we separate from the main herd without jeopardizing church property and/or ministerial pensions?” I think those who have placed high hopes upon this movement will be... Continue Reading