Advent of the ministry of the future
Lessons from his grandmother, a Christian and traditional healer, root Patrick B. Reyes in community and culture as he looks forward to new ministry opportunities.
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Antisemitism, politics and the church
With violence against Jews on the rise, Christians should untangle the antisemitism that is deeply rooted in the history of the church, writes Elana Keppel Levy.
Welcome to Advent
What is Advent anyway? Should we be happy? Sad? Contemplative? Expectant? And why is that one candle pink? Walter Canter reflects on this liturgical season's absurdity and beauty.
Broad Street Presbyterian Church’s 50-plus-year-old food pantry puts justice on the menu in Columbus, Ohio
The outreach project of Matthew 25 church provides a community with staples, fresh produce and awareness of issues.
Hillsong Megachurch revenue fell almost 20% in last two years, report shows
The decline comes as Hillsong's former leader and founder Brian Houston faces charges of covering up his late father’s alleged sex crimes.
Hong Kong finds Cardinal Joseph Zen guilty over pro-democracy protest fund
90-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen was found guilty on charges relating to his role in a relief fund used by members of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protest movement.
The second Sunday in Advent — Weekly Christian ed lesson
On this second Sunday in Advent, children will explore what peace looks like to God and how they might help bring about peace in the world.
Order of worship — December 4, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Second Sunday of Advent — December 4, 2022
In this lectionary reflection, Teri McDowell Ott explores the spiritual opportunity John the Baptist presents on this second Sunday of Advent.
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Sabbath and Servitude
Lesson 5 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
The Outlook staff shares the books we’re giving for Christmas
Here are some of our favorite books that we read in 2022.
Podcast review: “The Rest is History”
"[Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland] cover history as two excited historians eager to welcome others into a particular historical time or event to better understand the people, places and ideas affected — alongside what was destroyed or created."
Celebrating 150 years of Uniform Lessons
Tammy Wiens recounts the history and importance of the diversely ecumenical Uniform Lesson Series.
Just in time for Advent: Presbyterian pastor and hymn writer publishes ‘God’s World is Changing: New Hymns for Advent and Christmas’
The latest collection from the Rev. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette offers up new lyrics for Advent and Christmas hymns, exploring issues including racism, immigration and poverty.
Live in the power of the Holy Spirit and be mindful of the blessings
J. Herbert Nelson offers words of thanksgiving.
The PC(USA)’s Office of Theology and Worship launches Gospel of Matthew resources ahead of the new liturgical year
The good news according to Matthew’s gospel comes through podcast, webinars, Facebook posts and print resources.
Dr. Delores S. Williams is remembered and reimagined
Friends and colleagues mourn the loss and contemplate the legacy of the womanist scholar, who died Thursday at age 88.
Language is a bridge, not a barrier
For Kathryn Ophardt, learning the nuances of Spanish opened her to an exploration of self, God and her relationships with those around her.
Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration
Amy Pagliarella reviews the latest book by Karen González.
A once-dying church hopes to reinvent itself with coffee and kindness
Embrace Church had two years left to live. Rather than wait for the end, the church sold its building, reinvented itself and invested in a local coffee house.
Planting seeds
As the church he pastors approaches its bicentennial, Felipe N. Martínez thinks about ways to remember the past while focusing on the future.
Ten liberation theologians you should know: Women doing theology in Abya Yala
Yenny Delgado provides context for further exploration of ten Indigenous and Native female theologians in Abya Yala – the lands of the Western Hemisphere.
Reading the Bible as a translated text
How does our understanding of the Bible change when we view it as a product of translation?
Appointments made to Commission to Unify Office of the General Assembly and Presbyterian Mission Agency
Co-Moderators of the 225th General Assembly also name Funding Model Development Team.
Stated Clerk speaks out on weekend shooting at LGBTQ nightclub
J. Herbert Nelson reiterates call for regulated gun industry.
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