For Christians with eating disorders, communion can bring anxiety alongside grace. Rachel Sutphin asks how churches can make Christ’s welcome tangible for everyone at the table.
Sean P. Williams and Kate Satterstrom share how four churches built a collaborative youth ministry that has thrived for nine years.
Six ways young Presbyterians are finding leadership roles beyond their church.
Queer and trans youth are gifts to the church. Here are five ways congregations can turn affirmation into meaningful practices of belonging, advocacy and celebration, writes Cody J. Sanders.
Moving toward programs that affirm Black children’s full humanity is crucial for justice, writes Chris Burton.
Training ruling elders to preside at Communion isn’t simply a response to pastoral shortages, writes Joel Moody. It can be an expression of Reformed theology and a celebration of gifts.
The songs we sing shape what we believe. Shea Watts offers questions to help worship leaders choose music with theological intention.
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Matthew 22’s wedding banquet is a difficult parable of invitation, rejection and readiness. What might it teach us about God’s persistent invitation to participate in the kingdom now, asks Philip Gladden?
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
Three young Presbyterians speak with clarity and hope about belonging, authenticity, faith, doubt, community and the future of the church.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.