Progressive Christians read Barmen as a rejection of Christian nationalism, writes Theologian David W. Congdon. Conservatives view it as supporting their fight against a fascist administration. Where's the truth?
"I’m glad Donald Trump is alive, and I’m quite confident God is, too. But my understanding of Christian theology makes me certain that God did not save the former president from assassination," writes Shane Claiborne.
A new PC(USA) mission network focuses on migrants leaving Central America for the United States. Anton Ahrens writes about the network's launch.
In five or ten years, commissioner Alan Olson won't remember the business of #GA226. He will remember the people.
Bruce Gillette writes in favor of ENV-02, "On Removal of Investments in and Subsidies for Fossil Fuels."
While free time at #GA226 might be limited, don't miss out on these Salt Lake City classics. Utah native Natalily Kyremes-Parks shares her top recommendations.
To Maggie Alsup, the kingdom of God looks like a tailgate of rivals in Oklahoma City — everyone pulling up a chair and grabbing a plate of food.
MRTI, a PC(USA) faith-based investment committee, is not overlooking pressing issues or grappling with analysis paralysis; we are living into the pivotal yet limited role of our committee, write Kerri N. Allen and Mark Douglas.
During Ramadan, chaplain Katrina Pekich-Bundy drove Muslim students to a mosque on Fridays. Despite her efforts, she felt like an outsider — it was both uncomfortable and beautiful.
Barry Ensign-George, who oversees the Office of Theology & Worship in the Presbyterian Mission Agency, wants to disentangle "Presbyterian" and "U.S.A.".
Beverly Brewster shares a commissioners' resolution that will be introduced this summer at General Assembly.
Voting against Part B would uphold the Reformed belief in freedom of conscience, letter says.
Tori Smit, president of the Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE), calls for commissioners to approve CF-01 to re-introduce new Reformed curriculum options.
The current beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake causes Chris Burton to reflect the spiritual practice of rebuking.
“We hope that GA commissioners will recognize that their task is to enrich the whole church, and not just those they agree with.”
Brian Ellison calls for inclusive leadership in the PC(USA) and support of the Olympia overture.
Daniel Herron, one of the advocates who brought the Olympia overture forward, shares his perspective on why this "Book of Order" amendment is important.
Jack Haberer remembers a past PC(USA) polity decision that resulted in a massive exodus. What can we learn from our past, he asks?
A group of liberal, evangelical, conservative, centrist Presbyterians critiques POL-01’s second point, which will alienate conservatives and evangelicals, they say.
When there is so much division and strife in our day-to-day, we need something more than radical hospitality to bind us. We need what I call belligerent hospitality, writes Maggie Alsup.
Scott Barton writes about worshiping in a different context: "Everything understood,/Though no words known to me."
Karie Charlton finds new depths to hospitality during a silent retreat.
If the Eras Tour is a festival of friendship, then Taylor’s new album is a gateway to restorative community, writes Hannah Lovaglio.
Nadine Ellsworth-Moran visited Berlin in 1990. Her host, a friend of a friend of a friend, taught her about the tenuous ties that bind us — and the gift of radical hospitality.
Artificial intelligence reflects our imperfections, but that is not the whole story, writes Katy Shevel.
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