Between convoluted committees and social media noise, it is hard to have an honest conversation about accountability, writes Grace Presbytery Stated Clerk Kyle Walker. And following the selection of Judges 19 for January’s exegesis exam, we need to have that conversation.
Amantha L. Barbee discovers that the step outside oneself is often where God is revealed.
What Makes You Come Alive is both a history for those who prefer to read about spirituality and a contemplative guide for those who prefer action.
Students have packed the chapel and overflow spaces at Asbury University for nearly a week, holding round-the-clock prayer and worship.
Valentine’s Day originated as a liturgical feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. So, how did we get from beheading to betrothing on Valentine’s Day?
Editor Teri McDowell Ott reckons with the role White women have played in America’s violent, racist history. She invites Outlook readers, specifically White readers, to own their fear, face hard truths and act in solidarity for the liberation of all God's people.
Karie Charlton offers some advice for those planning a pilgrimage, including words of wisdom from her uncle, a Jesuit brother.
Heather Prince Doss, a Presbyterian pastor who also leads pilgrimages, offers a prayer to use before beginning your intentional trip — whether it is to your mailbox or around the world.
In this lesson for the first Sunday in Lent, children will explore Jesus’ call to forgive one another as God forgives us, considering how they might practice forgiveness and reconciliation in their lives.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Can we find freedom this Lent?
A new PRRI survey finds that 10% of Americans are avowed Christian nationalists and an additional 19% are sympathetic to its ideals. Among white evangelicals, nearly two-thirds are Christian nationalists or sympathizers.
Human beings' desire for recognition goes deep and technology can get in the way.
Can the church live into its call to be a family?
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
‘Theocracy is incompatible with democracy and religious freedom in a pluralistic society,’ the resolution read in part.
We are programmed to look for the big moments, the big trips, the holy places, but God can meet us anywhere if we slow down and pay attention.
Looking at the Book of Order, Paul Hooker argues that the PC(USA) over-emphasizes written ordination exams. His solution? Localize and personalize the grading.
Reporter Gregg Brekke journeys to Ukraine via Poland, visits with a Ukrainian refugee and walks the grounds of a former Nazi extermination camp.
Rabbi Joshua Hammerman offers his opinion. Whatever happened to #Pluralism, he asks?
Named for the popular author and retired pastor, the new center hopes to help churches deal with a ‘post-Christendom’ America.
"In Forgiveness, Episcopal priest and Harvard Divinity School professor Matthew Potts shows that a theology of demanding forgiveness (and even reconciliation) with wrongdoers can spiritually harm those who’ve been wronged."
"The TheoTech podcast offers a glimpse of what a Pentecost-inspired church can look like, and how technology is helping to make that happen."
This year’s Super Bowl matchup promises to be one for the ages. It not only features two of the league’s best quarterbacks but also two men not shy about their faith and what they see as essential to succeed in the NFL.
The bishops have displeased both conservatives and progressives in the church with a proposal to bless civil unions between same-sex partners.
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