by the Rev. Bill Somplatsky-Jarman | Special to Presbyterian News Service
The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Stivers died last month at age 80. (Contributed photo)
LOUISVILLE â The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Stivers, a renowned ethicist, died in Tacoma, Washington, on December 23, 2020, at age 80.
An ordained Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) minister, Stivers taught religion and ethics at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma for 37 years. Upon his retirement in 2009, he was appointed Professor Emeritus of Religion and Ethics.
Throughout his career, he explored the ethical dimensions of environmental and economic issues and advocated for a âsustainable society.â He encouraged everyone to have love and appreciation for the natural world and to live accordingly. He stands as one of a key group of Christian ethicists who helped bridge the gap between the church and the academy, deepening the churchâs social witness with their scholarship, activism, and concern for the General Assembly.
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by Tammy Warren | Presbyterian News Service
The Rev. Katheryn McGinnis leads the online Christmas Eve service at Trinity Presbyterian ChurchâSanta Cruz. (Screenshot)
LOUISVILLE â Accepting a first call to ministry and moving during a pandemic may not be ideal, but one thing is certain: the Rev. Katheryn McGinnis is following in the footsteps of a long line of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastors, including her grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and great-great-great grandfather.
McGinnis, who was born and raised in western North Carolina, is the new full-time pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church-Santa Cruz, in Californiaâs Presbytery of San Jose. She joined the staff October 11, succeeding the Rev. Larry Vilardo, who served as interim pastor for two years and described McGinnisâ arrival is âa partnership forged in heaven.â Vilardo said heâs asked himself why the church is both dynamic and kind, loving and hard working. He at
A Leechburg church congregation is continuing their love of helping others.
A free Pot Love Dinner, offered to the public each month, has entered its tenth year at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church.
The meal is normally served inside the church, but due to covid-19 restrictions, the meals are currently offered as takeout.
“It will go back to a sit-down meal once the pandemic restrictions are lifted,” said co-pastor The Rev. Gary Lyon. Dinners are held the third Saturday of each month and require reservations.
Lyon said the dinner appeals to many that live alone.
“People want to be together for fellowship and food rather than eating it in their apartment or dwelling by themselves. A lot of people don’t have a community of any kind,” Lyon said.