When History Repeats Itself
A poem on Luke 2:1–20 by Scott Barton.
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Making my kids go to church on Christmas morning
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.
New Unification Commission begins the work of “rebuilding boldly” the structure of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
At its first meeting, the commission talks about tasks and timelines at its first meeting.
Lilly Endowment Inc. awards $1 million grant to NEXT Church
The grant will help establish NEXT Church’s Preaching for Change Project.
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary awarded $1 million grant to help reimagine youth ministry
Lilly Endowment Inc. grant will help young people use art to express their experiences and encounters with God.
Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto
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.
Thinking theologically for the renewal of the church
In this issue of the Outlook, we explore the changing landscape of theological education — both challenges and opportunities.
Hope is…
Rebecca Gresham defines hope by looking at the world around her.
Decision made: No traditional exhibit hall at 2024 General Assembly
Church leaders are looking for new ways to foster connection and networking at the assembly.
Stated Clerk issues Call to Prayer for the people of South Sudan
Thousands are dead in the conflict between Shilluk and Nuer peoples.
In time for Christmas, Presbyterians help forgive $13.3 million in medical debt across the Midwest
Churches in the Synod of Mid-America share their stories of caring for their low-income neighbors.
The PC(USA)’s Christmas Joy Offering helps Stillman College student meet the cost of higher education
Stillman College graduate Kyley Thompson calls the Christmas Joy Offering "a lifeline of financial assistance."
The Need to be Whole: Patriotism and the History of Prejudice
"The theology undergirding Berry's work is 'the law of love,' and he urges us to obey it for our own good."
“Mr. Wiesel, can there be any meaning in suffering?”
Scott Dalgarno shares an encounter with Nobel prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel that shaped his ministry over four decades.
Jordan unveils $100 million master plan for the second millennium of Jesus’ baptism
'We decided on a biblical village theme that attempts to re-create a 2,000-year-old experience,’ said an official in charge of developing the site.
With race in mind, Christians reconsider language of dark and light at Advent
‘The idea that darkness is inherently bad needs no reinforcement,’ said one pastor.
Clay feet
Roger Gench reflects on the politics of power found in Daniel 2, the problematic theology of the American dream and the necessity of diversity.
Books briefly noted: For families
Three recent books for families to consider.
What is Advent?
When did Advent start? Why decorate with purple? When did the Advent wreath become popular? Katy Shevel answers all these questions and more.
Get Those Chop Saws Going!
Congregations and communities host guns to gardens events to prevent gun violence.
Church of England bishops head for showdown on marriage for same-sex couples
In the next few months, the Church of England's long-running debate on marriage for same-sex couples may come to a head.
Thanks to the PC(USA)’s Christmas Joy Offering, a pastor and his family receive critical support in their season of financial hardship
The pandemic dealt a blow to the finances of a pastor serving a Korean American congregation in Atlanta.
PC(USA) 2023-24 scholarship applications are now open
The need-based aid responds to Matthew 25 priorities.
Podcast review: “Interfaith America with Eboo Patel”
"Listening to these fruitful conversations left me wanting to talk to someone about them — perfect fodder for a church discussion or book group."
An Advent with grit
This Advent, Karie Charlton turns to biblical women with stories that are brutal and beautiful, messy and good.
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