A constellation of two stars
"I belonged to her. She belonged to me. Over the years, she belonged to others: students, her poetry pals, our family. But we remained a constellation of two stars."
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J. Herbert Nelson will step down as stated clerk of the General Assembly, effective June 30
“This was not an easy decision, but I feel it is the right one to make for my family and the church in this time of change.”
Unification Commission workgroups take first steps
Work continues to unite the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
If These Were Silent
A poem by Kathryn Lester-Bacon.
How the teen mental health crisis is turning some youth pastors into first responders
Young people, youth pastors say, are pushing the church to be more willing to talk about mental health.
The loss that means you no longer belong
Grief has a way of pushing everyone away, writes Angela Williams Gorrell. But it’s when you are grieving that you need belonging the most.
Plans for religious charter school, though rejected for now, are already pushing church-state debates into new territory
Using public funds to support students at private religious schools is one thing, but establishing faith-based institutions within public districts is another.
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary to offer two new master’s degrees
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS) is excited to announce its new master of arts in Reformed theology and master of arts in ministry.
Moving from “membership confirmation” to “missional confirmation”
"Missional confirmation inspires a missional identity and commissions young people to a missional way of life," writes Mark D. Hinds.
Remembering womanist legacies, embracing womanist futures
“Even in a room full of exhaustion, there is hope.” Shani McIlwain shares her experience at the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership’s spring conference.
‘Is this when we disappear?’ Rapture triggers haunt the Left Behind generation
For some, fear-saturated stories about the rapture can generate lifelong panic, paranoia and anxiety.
For embattled TN lawmakers, liberal faith movements were a training ground
'(I) grew up in the moral movement with Rev. Barber and the Poor People's Campaign,' said Rep. Justin Jones.
The belovedness of community
In the Korean Presbyterian church of her childhood, Mihee Kim-Kort learned the necessity of belonging.
Not So Churchy, a 1001 New Worshiping Community of the PC(USA)
Kristen Guest reflects on how her community cultivates belonging. Both online and in-person, their doors are always open to everyone — even after worship begins!
Finding Phoebe: What New Testament Women Were Really Like
Dispelling long-held myths about the experiences and expectations of ancient women, Hylen provides ample evidence that women were impactful, vocal and a powerful social force in the time of Jesus.
Let’s reframe vitality
Phillip Blackburn offers two tips for thinking about church vitality in rural settings.
Abortion pill rulings undermine religious freedom, interfaith leaders say
Multiple faith groups object to Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk’s ruling on mifepristone, saying it is motivated by a sectarian version of Christianity that tramples over their beliefs.
Easter season vocabulary words: Completeness
In this children's message, Sara Pantazes explores what it means to feel complete.
Waiting on a promise (April 30, 2023)
A lesson for April 30, 2023, about Acts 1 and waiting.
Fourth Sunday of Easter — April 30, 2023
In this lectionary reflection, editor Teri McDowell Ott reflects on the meaning of awe and the day-by-day pace it sets for the early Christian community.
What is church? — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Acts’ description of early groups of worshipers, noticing how they chose to demonstrate their faith and build community.
Order of worship — April 30, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
DeSantis reinvents a public university using Christian Hillsdale as a model
DeSantis’ laboratory of anti-wokeness could become a template for GOP governors across the land.
An invitation to belonging: The Belonging Project
Meet the thought leaders behind Presbyterian Outlook's April issue on belonging.
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Sabbath and Community
Lesson 9 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
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