“Mine” is a word I did not have to teach my toddler. Without prompting, my daughter could squeal out “mine” with full..
For those who value church unity, the Christian scene in the United States is increasingly causing claustrophobia. The space we once occupied..
Guest blog from Michael Kirby As I came down the stone steps that led from the Renaissance Center to the River Walk..
There was another whole committee at the 221st General Assembly that didn’t have a listing on PC-BIZ. They didn’t exactly vote, but..
The Renaissance Marriott in Detroit intimidated me at first. The building is strikingly beautiful, but the floor plan is a confusing maze..
Larissa Kwong Abazia really wanted the article about her being vice moderator with the Presbyterian Outlook to be a MadLib. She thought..
Guest commentary by Jeanne Bishop On Monday, I had the opportunity to speak in opposition to divestment during the open session of..
Guest blog by Maggie Alsup What is a student assistant? This is a question that my colleagues and I have gotten a..
by guest blogger Sara Sutter I learned a lot my first year in seminary. I took classes in Greek, exegesis, Old and..
Lost somewhere in the Renaissance Center, Detroit - What is the theme of the 221st General Assembly? I’m pretty sure it’s my..
This is my first GA and, like a stereotype of myself, I’m getting there late. I have a good excuse. We have..
When General Assembly comes to town, everyone’s to-do list grows by miles. There are volunteers to train, worship services to plan, special..
A guest blog from Matt Nickel When the city of Detroit is dropped into a conversation these days, it is so often..
In his interesting little book, “101 Things I Learned In Architecture School,” Matthew Frederick shares creative wisdom from the point of view..
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) experienced a painful split and divide in the 1920s and 1930s in the midst of the Scopes Trial..
It was early summer 2012, just before the 220th General Assembly. Standing in the kitchen with my mother, I found myself somewhat..
I come from an opinionated family. Opinions are great. I am all for opinions. I like stating them, debating them, attacking them..
by Betsy Pasley It was going to be an unusual service. Since I was the liturgist that Mother's Day, I had studied..
Recently, a pastor was on social media asking for feedback about what is essential about Presbyterianism. In other words, “Without [fill in..
For the past few months, I have been on a medical leave of absence. Thankfully, my illness does not prohibit attending worship..
To the faculties of the Columbia and Austin Presbyterian Seminaries, As we approach together with all of you another of our denomination’s..
People have a lot to say about their favorite grocery stores. And why not? It’s the place that everyone goes once a..
There are days and weeks in ministry that seem like a comedy of errors. The week began quietly enough, but after lunch..
The last General Assembly was marked by the body’s rejection of two major recommendations from its own committees. The full General Assembly..
A pious man explained to his followers, “It is evil to take lives and noble to save them. Each day I pledge..
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