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Welcoming refugees and immigrants: Loving others because God first loved us

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90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar Presented by Kent Annan Recorded Tuesday, August 28  On-demand video replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar In this webinar, we will focus on how to become more welcoming to refugees and immigrants — personally, as a church and as a country. The presentation will look at the theological and scriptural reasons for welcoming, while also specifically addressing real concerns that many people have. We’ll explore practical ways to help locally, nationally and internationally. And, you’ll be introduced to spiritual practices that can help a church and its members go deeper on this issue, wherever they are along the political spectrum. Kent Annan will also share stories that encourage the church to be more welcoming. After participating in this webinar, you will: Be able to address real concerns that people have about refugee and immigration issues. Know spiritual practices that can be … [Read more...]

Tagged With: immigration • refugees

2018 GA bulletin inserts

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What happened at the 223rd General Assembly? Post-GA bulletin inserts What will they hear? Who will tell them? Give your church members a fast, accurate and fair account of what happened at the General Assembly.  We explain how the assembly voted on the most significant issues – from new denominational leadership to the world’s concerns. You can provide them with a summary of the news in a bulletin insert the day the assembly adjourns prepared by the award-winning Presbyterian Outlook news team. Post-GA bulletin inserts will be available for download on the afternoon of Saturday, June 23 – the day the assembly closes. Order Post-GA bulletin inserts: Congregations less than 250 = $20 Congregations with membership of 250 or more = $30 Presbyteries are invited to order for all of their congregations for 1 cent per member. Call George Whipple to order: (800) 446-6008 ext. 756 Bulletins come in regular and large print versions. Color and black-and-white options will be … [Read more...]

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Beyond Sunday school: Exploring different models of faith formation​

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90-minute Outlook webinar presented by Traci Smith Recorded May 1, 2018 Webinar replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar On-demand video replay allows you to watch the video recording on the Outlook's website whenever it is convenient for you and as many times as is helpful. Is your congregation struggling with declining attendance in Sunday school? Do you have a hard time finding, training and retaining qualified Sunday school teachers? Do you want to have a vibrant Christian education program for all ages, but feel unsure what to do or how to do it? If you said "yes" to any of these questions, this webinar might be for you! We'll take a look at the traditional Sunday school model and talk about why it's not working well for many congregations. We'll explore options for creating intergenerational models of faith formation that work well in many contexts. We'll also discuss how to equip parents well so they can teach faith at … [Read more...]

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Engaging in the holy work of gun violence prevention: Practical resources for congregations and their leaders for education and action

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Co-sponsored by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program 90-minute Outlook webinar Recorded April 16, 2018    In the wake of last week's mass shootings, the Presbyterian Outlook is making this webinar available for free for a limited time. We hope this offering will help not only foster conversation but motivate and equip people of faith to action. Thanks to the generosity of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, we are able to offer this webinar at the reduced rate of $9.99. On-demand replay: Purchase the Webinar Join us as we share information, resources and conversation with others concerned about gun violence prevention. In the wake of yet another school shooting, another headline of gun violence, another story of a life cut short by a bullet either by accident or intent, many people of faith are asking how they can participate in preventing such tragic events in the future. Often congregations … [Read more...]

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Hymns for Lent and Easter — Year B (2018)

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The Presbyterian Outlook is offering NEW Lenten hymns from noted Presbyterian hymn-writer, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. These are new lyrics set to familiar tunes. Hymns are $10 each or purchase a package of all 10 new ones (Ash Wednesday to Easter) for $100. Upon completing your purchase, you'll be able to download PDFs of the lyrics scored to music for choral and bulletin use (regular and large print) as well as Microsoft Word documents of the lyrics only. You print as many copies as needed. New Lent B hymns for 2018 Carolyn has penned new hymns for 2018 based on the Year B lectionary texts: Package deal of 10 new hymns for $100. (Click here to purchase) Sing Out! We’re Made of Common Dust On the Day When Christ Was Baptized What Does It Mean To Lose One’s Life? Everyone Is Welcomed Freely! Remember God is Gracious Every Seed That Grows Toward Glory Sing of Hope! Pass It On! In This Room, a Towel and Basin Simon Peter Stood There Waiting Thank … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Ash Wednesday • Easter • Lent

Lenten devotions — Year B (2018)

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Are you looking for theologically sound, inspiring and affordable Lenten devotions for the congregation? 5 weeks of Lenten devotions plus bonus prayers for Holy Week — $19.99 Lent provides the liturgical occasion for self-examination, prayer, Bible study and intentional reflection on discipleship. Often, congregations have the desire to mark a “holy Lent” but not the tools. You want to pray daily or read the Bible more frequently or try a new spiritual practice, but doing so is a challenge in an already very full life. The Presbyterian Outlook has created theologically sound, accessible and user-friendly Lenten devotions for congregations written by editor Jill Duffield. Each week starts with a brief reflection on a theme followed by a Bible reading, a suggested practice and a prayer for each day of the week. These can be printed in the quantity needed for the congregation and inserted in the weekly worship bulletin for worshippers to take home and use throughout the … [Read more...]

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