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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 Gen ....
by Rich Copley | Presbyterian News Service The Rev. Salam Hanna, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Latakia, Syria, officiates at the communion table with members of a visiting team from Eastminster Presbytery, the Rev. Mark Ruppert and the Rev. Janet Lowery. (Photo by Elmarie Parker). LEXINGTON, Kentucky â At the Presbyterian Church of Latakia, Syria, the Rev. Salam Hanna ministers to people who have endured nine years of civil war and, recently, sanctions that have led to the worst economic crisis the nation has faced in a century. âWe rediscovered the Gospel as being a message of hope in the middle of crisis,â Hanna says of ministering during war. âThe Gospels, especially Mark, were written at a time when the Christian community was going through turmoil and crisis. We try to bring that hope of the Gospel into our daily life, to say that things will end. Crisis will end and never continue endlessly. Christ is present with us. ....