Movie review: You Can See Everything
New documentary explores concepts of truth, knowledge and the creation of alternate realities through the eyes of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
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Horizons — A road map for bodies, marriage and worship
Rosalind Banbury's fourth reflection on the 2026-2027 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Order of worship — November 15, 2026
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost — November 15, 2026
Robert Lowry reveals that the light of Christ continually points us toward a more faithful future.
What are we teaching our boys?
Matthew Frease examines issues of masculinity, gender norms, the 'manosphere' and the raising of young men.
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost — November 15, 2026
Tara W. Bulger reminds us to have courage and hope as we wait for the time when Christ will come again and make all things right.
US Presbyterians call for action in the face of humanitarian crisis in Cuba
Following action by the 227th General Assembly, partners respond through advocacy, accompaniment and community ministries
Discussion guide for October 2026 issue
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.
Brushstrokes of justice
Moderator paints a picture of hope with young adults at 2026 Jesus and Justice conference
The Rev. Dr. Bill Phillippe, a key figure in reuniting two branches of Presbyterianism, dies at age 96
The Rev. Dr. William Ralph “Bill” Phillippe, a Presbyterian minister who spent seven decades bringing divided people together and making faith feel human, joyful and within reach, died on Oct. 6 in Madison, Connecticut. He was 96.
Breaking, Disintegrating, Scattering
As communion goes sideways, a revelation: God’s kingdom always comes.
A prayer for democracy on election day
Presbyterian Outlook editor and publisher Teri McDowell Ott shares a prayer for democracy as the U.S. midterm elections approach.
What has formed your theology?
Maggie Alsup reflects on a lesson learned during her seminary internship: the importance of showing up.
Consensus, clarity and courage: Workshop at Stewardship Kaleidoscope identifies the three Cs of property discernment
Workshop helps guide church leaders through decisions about church property which are often fraught with emotion, theology, tradition, history, finance, stewardship and a range of other concerns.
Lecture at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary explores the deep theological work of Sojourner Truth
The Rev. Dr. Keri L. Day of Princeton Seminary delivers the Katie Geneva Cannon Womanist Lecture
Paul for the World
Nijay Gupta’s "Paul for the World" argues that the apostle’s writings are meant to change lives here and now, not just guide us to the afterlife. Samuel McCan offers a review.
A community of mutual belonging
Drawing on Paul’s letter to Philemon, Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst delivers the W. Don McClure Lecture at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Explorations of nature and neurospicy childhoods
Theologian, educator and mom Dr. Kiara Jorgenson appears on Sounding Board
Theology Beer Camp creates radically inclusive space
Annual gathering challenges attendees to be welcoming year-round.
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost — November 8, 2026
No matter our faith or tradition, may we all be engaged in actions that promote and bring peace in these unsettled times as we eagerly wait for the day of glad reunion with our Prince of Peace who will come to make all things new, writes Matthew A. Rich
Order of worship — November 8, 2026
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Creating a stewardship sermon series that fits your church context
‘Tell them that they have something to offer their church’ the Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett advises during a Stewardship Kaleidoscope workshop.
Weathering the Storm: Navigating the Anti-Social Justice Wave
Tiffany G. Townsend’s "Weathering the Storm" addresses the obstruction of social progress and offers several paths towards healing. Veronica Johnson offers a review.
An ‘empathy gap’ divides Americans ahead of the midterms, says PRRI report
A new survey from Washington, D.C.-based Public Religion Research Institute has found a new dividing line among Americans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections: empathy.
(re)Imagining worship together
1001 NWC annual gathering experiments with rituals centered on art, conversation, sketch comedy and dramatic reimagining of Scripture.
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