APCU launches leadership development institute
The program addresses presidential turnover at Presbyterian colleges and universities.
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The PC(USA) Advocacy Offices: Working for justice and working at GA
Rev. Jimmie Ray Hawkins shares an update from PC(USA) Advocacy Offices: the Office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C., and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations (PMUN) in New York City.
How come it’s not over yet?
Rev. Elana Keppel Levy reflects on living with chronic pain. Who is God when the pain doesn’t go away? She turns to the Bible for some advice.
A hybrid GA in review
Teri McDowell Ott reflects on the three-week hybrid General Assembly model and some of the highlights from the assembly.
Podcast review: “CrossStreets”
"CrossStreets is an essential tool for any listener that desires inspiration and wants to be a fly on the wall during a good conversation."
It’s time to rethink Calvin’s definition of “true church”
Presbytery Executive Matthew Skolnik argues that Calvin’s hyper-focus on Word and sacrament does not fit the needs of the modern church. We can no longer be sanctuary-based in our ministry and must follow Jesus’ model.
Hope: A User’s Manual
Amy Pagliarella reviews MaryAnn McKibben Dana's new book.
Frederick Buechner, popular Christian ‘writer’s writer’ and ‘minister’s minister,’ dies at 96
Buechner died peacefully in his sleep on Monday (Aug. 15) at age 96, according to his family.
Opinion: Beyoncé invites church girls to celebrate their freedom
In her new song 'Church Girl,' Beyoncé doesn’t just give church girls permission to dance, she also defends us.
Order of worship — August 21, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Department of Justice to investigate Southern Baptist sexual abuse
News of the federal investigations comes several months after the nation's largest denomination passed new reforms aimed at addressing abuse.
Open Hand Ministries offers tools and accompaniment to strengthen home ownership in the Steel City
Through four PC(USA) churches in Pittsburgh, the ministry helps people secure mortgages and build wealth.
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost — August 21, 2022
A Looking into the Lectionary reflection from Rev. Teri McDowell Ott.
Just a kid — Weekly Christian ed lesson
A Christian ed lesson for children.
“I’ve got all I’ll ever need ‘Cause I’ve got Jesus and gravity”
Rev. Sharon Youngs preaches a sermon series exploring country music as theology, including “Jesus & Gravity” by Dolly Parton.
Back-to-school blessing
A prayer by Teri McDowell Ott.
kin-dom camp in Texas welcomes 57 LGBTQIA+ campers
"You are in a space where you're loved and affirmed."
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Matthew 11:28–12:13
Lesson 1, "Sabbath and Celebration," of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Young adult advisory delegates in action
YAAD Daniel Herron shares a moment where he saw the Spirit show up at GA225 and the hope he has for the church.
Who don’t I know?
Teri McDowell Ott's editorial for Outlook's "Wrapping up a historic, hybrid General Assembly" issue.
PC(USA) and others call on the US government to help following a massive fire in Cuba
The fire is making a difficult energy situation more dire for the island nation.
The Spirit has been calling women to leadership for centuries
Citing the all-women synagogue of Acts 16, the female leaders of the Philippian church and the “Mother of Quakerism” Margaret Fell, Rev. Aaron Neff argues that the Spirit does not discriminate against gender, humans do.
On creativity
Rev. Greg Rapier looks at his son’s chicken-scratch drawings and sees something beautiful — holy, even. Perhaps creativity, whether it is in a child or adult, points to something greater.
Having autism makes finding a spiritual community difficult. Here are some ways to help.
Encourage community members to accept them for who they are and to become real friends. And realize that their religious expression will look different from yours.
Flooding in Eastern Kentucky: ‘What I have seen has broken my heart’
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance National Response Team visits churches and residents impacted by floods.
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