Reign of Christ — November 20, 2022
In this week’s lectionary reflection, Teri McDowell Ott highlights a theology of trauma that emerges from Luke’s crucifixion scene and why exposing this trauma is the beginning of hope.
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The Solidarity Building Initiative for Liberative Carceral Education
Exploring the benefits and opportunities of McCormick Theological Seminary’s in-prison education initiative with Jia Johnson.
Oregon interfaith leaders declare win in vote to tighten gun control
The gun safety initiative in Oregon would ban the sale of magazines with a capacity greater than 10 rounds and would require permits and firearm safety courses to purchase any gun.
Presbyterian Mission Agency and partners reveal how debt relief addresses systemic injustices across the globe
‘Forgive us our debts’ from Puerto Rico and Sri Lanka to New York.
Religion plays a role in Native American adoption case before Supreme Court
Legal activists argue that Brackeen v. Haaland could inhibit Native American children’s contact with their religious traditions while extending a long history of white Christian efforts to convert Native children and remove them from their homes and families.
Finding Jesus in a prison cell
How are we supposed to love our enemies (as Jesus tells us) and live in a just society?
Presbyterian College unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s innovative service college’
The college made several big announcements with the reveal of its new strategic plan.
Hope in a pocket — For the day after a national election
A poem about beginnings and endings, and finding hope in unexpected places.
A word from the Stated Clerk
J. Herbert Nelson focuses on unnecessary bloodshed.
Hurricane Ian recovery highlights systemic struggles for Florida farmworkers, PC(USA) partners report
Says one partner: ‘The networking is how you get stuff done.’
Part-time pastors: No longer unicorns
When it comes to being a bi-vocational pastor in the PC(USA), Julie Raffety shares her experience of what works and what expectations need adjusting.
Do you know?
“Do you know the United States is the only country in the world that sends children to adult prisons to die?”
New Presbyterian Outlook “refresh” coming in January 2023
We invite you to help with this effort!
Advent as a Borderland
"This issue of the Outlook centers Latinx voices to help us attend to alternative perspectives in this borderland season of our liturgical year. ... Who are we in this in-between space? What role does our faith play here?"
With 14 languages spoken, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s New Worshiping Communities now number about 750
A new video celebrates 10 years of innovation and dedication among worshiping communities.
Denominational leaders and church members remind Presbyterians of the spiritual power of voting
Says one member: ‘We’re not going to have change or create change unless we vote.’
Presbyterians concerned about global warming headed to UN Climate Conference in Egypt
Thousands to take part in COP27 and related events for the next two weeks.
Presbyterian Mission Agency celebrates Women of Faith Awards recipients for their gifts and courage
Three women are honored during a ceremony filled with kind words, music, scripture and prayers.
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost — November 13, 2022
"Hope is a reality that we build our faith on. And hope is incredibly impractical. Both things can be true. God gives us some examples in Scriptures ... that help us hold space for that nuance and choose hope nonetheless."
Order of worship — November 13, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
A whole new world — Weekly Christian ed lesson
A Christian ed lesson for children on Isaiah 65:17-25.
Confronting antisemitism and Islamophobia
General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations (GACEIR) explains the "Statement Denouncing Antisemitism and Islamophobia" passed by the 225th General Assembly.
Mid council leaders and GA225 actions
Gathering to discuss amendment votes and other continuing work from the summer Assembly.
Stewardship Kaleidoscope workshop identifies five ways PC(USA) leaders can minister to church donors
Fundraising is a ministry of intentionality and relationships.
Next Sunday: An Honest Dialogue about the Future of the Church
"They ask probing questions for reflection that explore everything from the value of Sunday morning services to the dynamic between women and men working together in the church setting."
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