Second Sunday of Advent — December 10, 2023
In a world of doubts, Teri McDowell Ott writes, there are eternal truths that we can cling to.
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Order of worship — December 3, 2023
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First Sunday of Advent — December 3, 2023
"This Advent, the political and social chaos of Jesus’ day resonates a little too well." Teri McDowell Ott reflects on Mark 13:24-37.
The wonder of art
"Presbyterians have always valued the intellectual, through our emphasis on biblical study and lifelong learning, but we should also embrace the power of wonder," writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Order of worship — November 12, 2023
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Order of worship — November 5, 2023
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Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost — November 5, 2023
I thought I knew God. Then I went to seminary, writes Teri McDowell Ott. I thought I knew God. Then I volunteered in a prison.
Interreligious respect and care: A Virginia rabbi’s letter to a local Muslim society
All Dulles Area Muslim Society and Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation have partnered for 15 years. In a letter penned earlier this week, Rabbi Michael G. Holzman emphasizes the importance of their relationship in the face of violence.
PC(USA) mission co-worker shares an update from the Holy Land
Teri McDowell Ott speaks to Doug Dicks, the PC(USA) regional liaison to Israel, Palestine and Jordan.
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost — October 29, 2023
Teri McDowell Ott reflects on Leviticus 19 through the lens of Netflix's true-crime series, "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal." Two women in the docuseries remind her of the cost of honesty.
Order of worship — October 29, 2023
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A prayer responding to war in Israel and Gaza
Lord, hear our prayers.
Change in the borderlands
When it comes to theological leadership, we are in borderland, writes Teri McDowell Ott. How do we address change in this space?
Order of worship — October 1, 2023
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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost — October 1, 2023
You can't argue anyone out of their fear. You have to love them out of it. That's what we are reminded of in Matthew 21, writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Faithful cooperation across differences
Teri McDowell Ott, Editor of the Presbyterian Outlook, sat down with author, speaker, educator and interfaith leader Eboo Patel for a faithful conversation about his recent book, "We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy."
Hospitality with a moral punch
“Not everyone understands God in the way I understand God” is an important lesson, writes Teri McDowell Ott. Even more important: we can honor, welcome and respect those who understand God differently.
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 17, 2023
The writer of Psalm 103 sings for joy not only because he is gifted with steadfast love, but also because he is freed by it — free to shelter during life’s storms, free to flourish and grow as a child of God, writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Order of worship — September 17, 2023
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost — August 20, 2023
In Matthew 15, we see a Canaanite woman teach Jesus something about mercy. What does this mean for us?
Order of worship — August 20, 2023
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The Outlook staff will be off August 7-11 for sabbath
Outlook editor Teri McDowell Ott introduces the Outlook's first-ever sabbath shut down.
Order of worship — July 23, 2023
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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost — July 23, 2023
Looking at the parable of the weeds in Matthew, Teri McDowell Ott discerns two calls for those who read the text.
A purposeful gathering
What does it look like to gather people with intention? Teri McDowell Ott explores this question in her editorial for the July/August issue of the Outlook.