The modern pop culture Santa evolved from stories about Bishop Nicholas of Myra, who lived in what is now Turkey and was revered for centuries because of his selfless generosity, good deeds and love of others, especially children.
Presbyterian Outlook welcomes Dartinia Hull to our editorial staff.
Conservatives, reading Vatican II's documents like biblical fundamentalists, miss what it meant to participants.
Based on Psalm 100, this free hymn can be sung to the tune of "Ode to Joy" and celebrates diversity and inclusivity.
Three recent books focused on our life together in the church.
A poem for December 21 by Scott Barton.
Now, more than ever, people are becoming comfortable sharing their grief and longing during the holidays.
Great truths about Hanukkah. One for each night. (As for the 'right' way to spell it, you're on your own.)
The Rev. William Barber said the center's goal is to 'prepare a new generation' to create 'a just society both in the academy and in the streets.'
Envisioning new and creative possibilities for seminaries with Columbia Theological Seminary’s new president, Victor Aloyo.
The Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis and the Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace are the final guests for 2022 on ‘Leading Theologically.’
J. Herbert Nelson offers Christmas encouragement.
Western Kentucky church finds ways to bless others while working and planning together.
Here is a tool to invite the holy into the day.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Here are a few fun, engaging activities that families can do at home or churches can implement on Christmas morning.
Teri McDowell Ott pushes against the narrative of scarcity that is conveyed by the grumpy innkeeper in the Western church’s telling of the nativity.
A poem on Luke 2:1–20 by Scott Barton.
Pastor/parents are faced with a conundrum this year: do they force (or strongly encourage) their children to go to Sunday worship on Christmas? Andrew Taylor Troutman has decided yes, and here’s why.
At its first meeting, the commission talks about tasks and timelines at its first meeting.
The grant will help establish NEXT Church’s Preaching for Change Project.
Lilly Endowment Inc. grant will help young people use art to express their experiences and encounters with God.
The “nap bishop,” as Hersey is known, insists that economic systems trick us into believing we are only worth as much as we produce, and the church is not exempt.
In this issue of the Outlook, we explore the changing landscape of theological education — both challenges and opportunities.
Rebecca Gresham defines hope by looking at the world around her.
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