Embracing diversity without exclusion
Jack Haberer remembers a past PC(USA) polity decision that resulted in a massive exodus. What can we learn from our past, he asks?
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Theologically diverse Presbyterian study group assesses the Olympia overture
A group of liberal, evangelical, conservative, centrist Presbyterians critiques POL-01’s second point, which will alienate conservatives and evangelicals, they say.
POL-01 helps PC(USA) fight discrimination for generations
Daniel Herron, one of the advocates who brought the Olympia overture forward, shares his perspective on why this "Book of Order" amendment is important.
PC(USA) takes major move in unifying OGA, PMA and A Corp budgets
Three PC(USA) bodies unanimously recommended “Unifying budget” to upcoming GA.
Embracing belligerent hospitality: Moving beyond welcome to community building
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.
Beyond Justification: Liberating Paul’s Gospel
"While we were announcing a conditional gospel, God loved us unconditionally. The repair of the gospel is to simply lay hold of what has been the good news from the beginning." — Alan Koeneke
What if ministry isn’t about what we think it’s about?
When the congregation at Arlington Presbyterian Church decided to be the church, Sharon Core reflects, profound shifts followed.
‘We’re taking it down to the level of the studs’
Unification Commission co-moderators describe efforts halfway through the combining PMA and OGA.
“There’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo” (May 19, 2024)
Brendan McLean writes on hope, Romans and "Lord of the Rings."
Grace in Croatia
Scott Barton writes about worshiping in a different context: "Everything understood,/Though no words known to me."
PC(USA), A Corporation recommends a budget based on ministry priorities
‘Unifying budget’ proposed for 2025-26 as OGA and PMA are combined.
Pentecost Sunday — May 19, 2024
Teri McDowell Ott considers Acts 2 in light of the Tower of Babel. Perhaps the gift of Pentecost is the cure for a lonely world, she writes.
Order of worship — May 19, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Continuing education for gun violence prevention
Join the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship at the James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage on Aug. 22-25, 2024, at Ghost Ranch.
United Methodists vote to restructure worldwide church
The plan, called ‘regionalization,’ must now go before each region, called an annual conference, for ratification by the end of 2025.
The hospitality of silence
Karie Charlton finds new depths to hospitality during a silent retreat.
Meet CeCe Armstrong and Tony Larson: #GA226 co-moderator candidates
Get to know two of the candidates standing for co-moderator, CeCe Armstrong and Tony Larson, in an Outlook-exclusive video.
How unconditional support for Israel became a cornerstone of Jewish American identity
A new book shows how those who dissented were effectively sidelined.
United Methodists strike down ban on ordination of gay clergy
With a simple vote call and without debate, delegates to the General Conference removed the ban on the ordination of ‘self-avowed practicing homosexuals’ — a prohibition that dates to 1984.
Hands and Feet initiative scrapped for #GA226
GA attendees are encouraged to worship with local churches.
Presbyterian campus ministries share kindness and compassion with Israel-Hamas war protestors
As college protests against the Israel-Hamas war spread around the country, local Presbyterian ministries seek to offer refuge and care to all students.
Exxon’s legal actions against climate-conscious shareholders invoke PC(USA)’s response
Current MRTI efforts include letter to fossil fuel giant, resolution filed with Goldman Sachs.
Creating connection through innovative worship
Eight unique ministries offer insights into the future of the ever-evolving church.
Taylor Swift’s ‘TTPD’: A tapestry of connection, healing and resurrection
If the Eras Tour is a festival of friendship, then Taylor’s new album is a gateway to restorative community, writes Hannah Lovaglio.
Agility can only be built in community: Pursuing innovation in practice
If we do the work, if we keep listening, we get to co-write the next plausible chapter of our good news together, writes Karen Rohrer.
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