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.
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.
Exploring the benefits and opportunities of McCormick Theological Seminary’s in-prison education initiative with Jia Johnson.
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.
‘Forgive us our debts’ from Puerto Rico and Sri Lanka to New York.
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.
How are we supposed to love our enemies (as Jesus tells us) and live in a just society?
The college made several big announcements with the reveal of its new strategic plan.
A poem about beginnings and endings, and finding hope in unexpected places.
J. Herbert Nelson focuses on unnecessary bloodshed.
Says one partner: ‘The networking is how you get stuff done.’
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 the United States is the only country in the world that sends children to adult prisons to die?”
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"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?"
A new video celebrates 10 years of innovation and dedication among worshiping communities.
Says one member: ‘We’re not going to have change or create change unless we vote.’
Thousands to take part in COP27 and related events for the next two weeks.
Three women are honored during a ceremony filled with kind words, music, scripture and prayers.
"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."
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
A Christian ed lesson for children on Isaiah 65:17-25.
General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations (GACEIR) explains the "Statement Denouncing Antisemitism and Islamophobia" passed by the 225th General Assembly.
Gathering to discuss amendment votes and other continuing work from the summer Assembly.
Fundraising is a ministry of intentionality and relationships.
"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."