Commentary Archives - The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres.wxp.io/category/commentary/ News and Articles from the The Presbyterian Outlook Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:05:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://pres-outlook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/outlook-logo.svg Commentary Archives - The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres.wxp.io/category/commentary/ 32 32 Loving God’s world: A call to divesting from fossil fuel industries https://pres-outlook.org/2024/07/loving-gods-world-a-call-to-divesting-from-fossil-fuel-industries/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:05:48 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=126235 Bruce Gillette writes in favor of ENV-02, "On Removal of Investments in and Subsidies for Fossil Fuels." 

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]]> The connectional needs of the church https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/the-connectional-needs-of-the-church/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:13:05 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=126032 Teri McDowell Ott interviews Acting Stated Clerk Bronwen Boswell as she wraps up her time in the position.

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]]> Exploring Salt Lake City like a local https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/exploring-salt-lake-city-like-a-local/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:08:33 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125946 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.

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]]> Co-moderator candidates speak about racism, climate change, inclusion and more https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/co-moderator-candidates-speak-about-racism-climate-change-inclusion-and-more/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:11:17 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125865 On June 6, 2024, Outlook Editor Teri McDowell Ott sat down with #GA226 co-moderator candidates. Catch the conversation, if you missed it, here.

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]]> Heaven at a softball tailgate https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/heaven-at-a-softball-tailgate/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:32:33 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125827 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.

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]]> Reader’s opinions: “A call to reform the PC(USA) ordination process” https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/readers-opinions-a-call-to-reform-the-pcusa-ordination-process/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:51 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125833 Readers respond to David Wigger's "A call to reform the PC(USA) ordination process.”

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]]> Flexibility sought for small congregations https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/flexibility-sought-for-small-congregations/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:29 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125718 Blake Brinegar updates on new General Assembly proposals impacting small congregations.

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]]> Presbyterian Outlook board honors Brian K. Blount with E.T. Thompson award https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/presbyterian-outlook-board-honors-brian-k-blount-with-e-t-thompson-award/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 23:30:57 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125621 Brian K. Blount, a New Testament scholar, preacher, teacher, and leader, was honored with the lifetime achievement award during the Outlook’s webinar on June 6.

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]]> MRTI advocates for meaningfully addressing climate change https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/mrti-advocates-for-meaningfully-addressing-climate-change/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:31:47 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125650 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.

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]]> Delighting in discomfort https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/delighting-in-discomfort/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:18:07 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125488 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.

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