Articles related to "Presbyterian"

Boy, summertime sure is hot. So here's a drink that will cool you off all summer, or all year round if you happen to be stuck in the desert or something.

Presbyterian churches have been offering mobile health care clinics in the summer since the 1960s. They are facing a funding crunch help show who needs care.

The Presbyterian Church was a republican inspiration for revolutionary American political values that caused King George to call the Revolution a Presbyterian War.

Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.

The Duke of York finally gets New York. John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret Establish New Jersey; it becomes populated by Quakers, Catholics, and Presbyterians.

Newspaper obituaries are some of the most valuable documents for genealogists, but there's no single method for finding them.

This book gives much detail about the various religious groups in colonial America. Its primary focus is on the social aspects of colonies.

Pierce's 1856 Christmas tree in the White House was put up for the enjoyment of the Sunday School students from the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington.

John Calvin and John Knox were leading figures in the Protestant Reformation. They helped spread protestantism throughout Western Europe.

For Christians, Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem ultimately paved the way for his resurrection. In what ways are you preparing for new life in Christ this year?

The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a mainline protestant denomination, active primarily in the United States.

More and more, religious leaders are seeing worshipers wear casual clothes to formal worship services.

Laney founded one of the first vocational schools for African-American children in Georgia. She also organized the first African-American high school football in Georgia.

Protestant Reformation Movement is an important part of Christian history. It was the catalyst of change Catholics needed to reform the Church at that time.

Notes on "This is My Father's World," a hymn by Maltbie Babcock, showing God's presence, power, personality and purpose.

A short biography of Charles Beecher, minister, church musician and composer of hymns.

Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.

How a Presbyterian minister won the battle over prostitution and police corruption in the late nineteenth century.

Garlic has been used for centuries as a culinary herb and medicinal applications.

Lyman Beecher, the famous theologian of the 19th century married three times...and his wives were intelligent and fascinating people in their own right.

Lydia Beals Jackson, Lyman's third wife, was a force to reckon with. She was an energetic activist who founded the Widows' and Old Mens Home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Beecher family, of Litchfield, Connecticut, worked in many ways to abolish slavery in 19th century America. Read more about these fascinating people...

Medical research on human subjects often has been unrestrained by codes or regulations. One vulnerable population affected by unethical research is foster children.

Regina Saskatchewan Canada was hit by a deadly tornado that devastated the city's business district and wealthy residential area.

Protestants make up the largest numbers in the U. S. House of Representatives and Senate however a growing number of members now come from many other religious groups.

Baptists believe that each church that is organized is to be a local independent body of believers. The only head of the body is Christ, not the authority of men.

Environmentalists point out that it may not be such a good idea to exercise outdoors nears roadways, especially when there is a high volume of commuting traffic.

Pro-Life groups say "No way!" to federal money for abortions, adding, "Abortion is not health care!" Pro-lifers say the real issues are human rights and human dignity

The closing of a Canadian nuclear plant may leave many wondering why nuclear imaging is necessary for health.

Religion frequently justifies the second-class treatment of gays and lesbians. Individual bible passages are offered as proof that queers are sinners in the eyes of God.

Grace Livingston Hill was a prolific author of books that ranged from romance novels to historical fiction. She used strong Christian themes and characters in each story.

The research and writing of biographies is a long and highly skilled task. Who better to advise on how best to tackle a biography than an accomplished biographer!

If you're looking for a political active, urban liberal arts college with an outstanding academic reputation, check out Macalester College in St. Paul, MN.

Researchers are discovering the psychological benefits of cosmetic plastic surgery for some people. Here's how breast reductions & face lifts can help -- or hinder.

Your teenager is getting ready for college. You want to send him to a Christian college, but don't know where to start finding the right one.

Although colonial America exhibited a diversity of religious beliefs, Sabbath day expectations were universal and formed traditional practices still evident today.

In Ephesians 5:19 (NIV), Paul wrote, "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord."

A short 1798 Irish Rebellion may have set the stage for Ireland's warring factions during the next two centuries. Sir Richard Musgrave gives one perspective.

In 1637, King Charles I and Archbishop William Laud tried to enforce the use of a new prayer book in Scotland. The result was riot, rebellion, and war.

A critique on reconstructionism and its impact in education.

Eastern religions believe that all pray to the same God. Westerners don't understand this, and as a result, peace is incomprehensible.

The evolution of the human brain explains why alternative spirituality is becoming much more appealing to the modern world.

New research shows that medication for depression can alter the DNA of sperm, cause erectile dysfunction and difficulties in having sex.

Libba Bray has written three extremely successful books for young adults, but that is hardly the most interesting part of her life.

Churches across the United States are having Blue Christmas services as a way of acknowledging personal struggles during a season filled with hope and merriment.

Charles Dickens stopped by the Semi-Colon Club on his visit to American in 1842. Many celebrated literary figures belonged, including the Lyman Beecher family.

Though St. Patrick's Day has become identified with Irish nationalism and Roman Catholic observance, its origins in America were Protestant, and British.

The Diocese of Pittsburgh voted this Saturday to break away from the more progressive Episcopal Church and realign itself with the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone.

Sarah Polk enjoyed the political life and was a great help to her husband while he was in office, writing speeches, tending to correspondence and other matters.

Edinburgh in Scotland has many a ghost story to tell. Take a guided ghost tour to hear tales of the supernatural.