This is not a drill: Guest commentary from Edward Koster
In 2010, the General Assembly approved an authoritative interpretation (AI) that included the following statements: “Neither the General Assembly nor the GAPJC..
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Ministry: Can’t not do this
Why would someone want a job that requires working 24/7, offers low compensation when juxtaposed with attorneys (with whom they share a basic skill set), diminishing social stature, weekend duty without overtime, and the requirement that one always be nice? Why would one choose a role model who advocates giving up one’s life, forsaking family and friends, and praying for one’s enemies?
General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission dismisses case against Advisory Committee on the Constitution
The General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission (GAPJC) – the highest court in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) system – has dismissed a case..
September 1, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s September 1,, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones. ..
Daily Bread: Grace, renewal and a restored baptismal font
The restoration of an antique baptismal font teaches Alan Olson, and his congregation, a lesson about Christ's grace.
Fix it, God: The weight of motherhood in a broken world
Confronted with school shootings and stale prayers, new mother Meagan Kelly pleads: Fix it, God.
‘The children of this nation are tired of dying’
Stories of gun violence and heartbreak lead to unanimous vote for action at #GA226.
A sinful woman’s faith (April 21, 2024)
Sheldon Sorge writes about seeing the best in each other.
Presbyterian gun owners address the complexities
For gun-owning Presbyterians, control is – and isn’t – a cut-and-dried issue, Leslie Scanlon finds.
Why should we talk to kids about justice issues?
Sara Pantazes, a mother and director of faith formation, shares why churches should talk about justice with kids, and a couple of ideas of where these conversations can start.