Choosing love in a dumpster fire
"But love – real love that speaks truth, works collectively for change, sacrifices while simultaneously honoring our own integrity – that’s life-changing; it offers clarity and stability."
Presbyterians have never done General Assembly like this before. This issue reviews the three-week hybrid 225th General Assembly and looks forward to the 226th GA (2024) in Salt Lake City. Young adult advisory delegates give voice to their experience and hope for the church. Celebrating our connectional denomination, this issue highlights the value of our relationships while realistically assessing the work ahead.
"But love – real love that speaks truth, works collectively for change, sacrifices while simultaneously honoring our own integrity – that’s life-changing; it offers clarity and stability."
Amy Pagliarella reviews Mark Yaconelli's new book.
Philip J. Reed reviews Andrew Root's new book.
Gregg Brekke reports on the path forward to the PC(USA)’s 226th General Assembly (2024), and how these initial decisions were made.
Young Adult Advisory Delegate Daniel Presa reflects on his time at General Assembly 225.
John Wilkinson, who helped to found NEXT Church, shares some of the history of the organization and why there is a constant need for the church to look forward.
Katrina Pekich-Bundy, who served as an on-call chaplain at GA225, reflects on the spiritual care available for commissioners and leaders at this assembly.
Teri McDowell Ott reflects on the three-week hybrid General Assembly model and some of the highlights from the assembly.
YAAD Daniel Herron shares a moment where he saw the Spirit show up at GA225 and the hope he has for the church.
Teri McDowell Ott's editorial for Outlook's "Wrapping up a historic, hybrid General Assembly" issue.
Rev. Jimmie Ray Hawkins shares an update from PC(USA) Advocacy Offices: the Office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C., and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations (PMUN) in New York City.
Lesson 1, "Sabbath and Celebration," of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
A Uniform Lesson for November 6, 2022.
A Uniform Lesson for October 30, 2022.
A Uniform Lesson for October 23, 2022.
"CrossStreets is an essential tool for any listener that desires inspiration and wants to be a fly on the wall during a good conversation."
Letarshia C. Robinson reviews a piece of technology that encourages her to care for herself.