Voices

What happens after clergy sexual misconduct?

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The exhibit hall’s successor arrives at General Assembly

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God’s love is not scarce: A Presbyterian case for polyamory

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One flesh, one spouse: A clear standard for Presbyterian ministers

Letters to the editor

More harm than good: Why CON-04 should be disapproved

Letters to the editor

A pastoral safety net for all: Why we need CON-04

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God’s Grace: Neighbor-run ministry in Indiana serves those in need

Guest commentary by Richard Peterson Maybe hard times have to get worse before they get better. It seems like that’s the way..

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Sacred space: Interfaith efforts to protect Bears Ears

Guest commentary by Conrad Rocha The sacred land of Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah is now under major threat. On..

Editorials

The blessing of books

I love the used book sales that local libraries hold in basements and back rooms. The smell of musty pages, the multicolored..

Editorials

#MeToo, silence and the church

I’m listening to the silence. The rest of the country seems to be on fire with revelations involving sexual misconduct, violence and..

Editorials

#MeToo in the Bible

The Bible surprises sometimes. Even passages read and re-read reveal connections unwanted and unsought. While digging around in the second chapter of..

Editorials

#MeToo, #ChurchToo: Some resources for congregations and pastors

How can people of faith respond to the to the national #MeToo and #ChurchToo conversations? Here’s a sampling of ideas, opinion pieces,..

Voices

See me: A father’s perspective after stillbirth

Guest commentary by Patrick David Heery I am a father. I am a father of two beautiful twin boys and four children..

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Difficult roads

“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations” – Zig Ziglar Yeah … I totally don’t believe that. Or, maybe I do. I..

Outlook Features

The Confession of 1967: Fifty years and still counting

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the approval of the Confession of 1967, a milestone that brought the church a contemporary..

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Parenting Silas

Guest commentary by Courtney Fields Connelly We were beyond thrilled to be expecting a second son, Silas, due May 2014. Our older..

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Struggling to conceive

Guest commentary by Jena Hernandez Two and a half years ago my husband, Brandon, and I decided to try to get pregnant..

Outlook Features

Standing in the gap: The story of two southern pastors in 1968

Editor’s note: This story is adapted from the book “Blood and Bone: Truth and Reconciliation in a Southern Town” On the..

Editorials

Help the Outlook on #GivingTuesday!

This is the day that the Lord has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is also the day..

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Volume two

Guest commentary by Kristin Willett Two years. It is hard for me to come to terms with it, yet it has been..

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Happiness and thankfulness

Guest commentary by Emmanuel O. Afolabi Happiness is not found in acquiring “more,” but in being more thankful for what we've already..

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Thanksgiving, equality and our history

Giving thanks is a fundamental practice in Christianity, including the Presbyterian Church. Ecumenical expressions of gratitude characterize American history. They include the..

Outlook Features

Expecting civil rights

In 1963 Union Presbytery, based primarily in eastern Tennessee, sent a delegation to its four black congregations in Alabama: Trinity, Miller’s Ferry,..

Outlook Features

American racism: Call for a righteous reset

“DDT – Diagnosis determines the treatment.” – Joseph Barndt, Crossroads Ministry As a senior in seminary, I was required to write a narrative for my..

Voices

When labels invade the church

I recently had the opportunity to hear the stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), J. Herbert Nelson, speak as part of..

Editorials

Cause or community?

“People connect around a cause and they get tired. We need community while we work on cause.” That’s what my friend, Kermit..

Voices

A Catholic among Presbyterians: Timothy Cardinal Dolan preaches on Reformation Sunday

Guest commentary by Timothy Palmer Curl It was a surprising choice — a Roman Catholic cardinal preaching to one of the nation’s..

Insights columns

Discarded things

Our group of five newly registered chaplaincy residents gathered for the first time with the obligatory “get acquainted” exercise. After selecting..

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Seeing the face of God

Over two months have passed since Hurricane Harvey ravaged Houston and the communities surrounding it. The congregation I serve, Clear Lake Presbyterian..