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Churches use property and resources to care for the houseless
Who is our neighbor?
What is the future of pastoral leadership in the PC(USA)?
Responding to an article previously published by the Outlook, Lee Hinson-Hasty ponders the future of pastoral leadership. Are we asking the right questions? Are we looking at the right data? Are we investing in future leaders?
Faith-based and other relief efforts underway to assist Pakistan flood victims
‘The humanitarian situation is terrible and could deteriorate without immediate international intervention,’ said Asif Shirazi, Islamic Relief’s country director in Pakistan.
LGBTQIA+ Christians celebrate diversity at World Council of Churches Assembly
Wednesday marks the opening of the WCC’s 11th Assembly, which includes a substantial contingent from the PC(USA).
What’s in store for the next GA?
Gregg Brekke reports on the path forward to the PC(USA)’s 226th General Assembly (2024), and how these initial decisions were made.
Transitional ministry is for everyone
Thomas Wesley Moore IV was called to be an interim pastor within five years of his ordination. He shares why working with churches in transition is important.
Matt Chandler, megachurch pastor and ACTS 29 leader, placed on leave
Chandler sent overly familiar direct messages to a woman over Instagram, violating church policy.
Presbyterian Association of Musicians receives a $360k gift
The gift comes from the estate of Dana Mitchell, who for 28 years administered PAM’s Worship and Music Conference.
What Do We Do When Nobody is Listening?: Leading the Church in a Polarized Society
Jordan Tarwater reviews Robin W. Lovin's new book.
Evangelical group releases climate change report, urges a biblical mandate for action
‘We worship God by caring for creation,’ the report reads.
World Council of Churches convenes in Germany
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) delegation to take active role.
Grab the car keys and go
College chaplain Jeremy Wilhelmi encourages college students to be curious as they claim their own faith, often for the first time.
In India’s BJP-Ruled States, Christians Under Attack For Alleged Forced Conversions
Naila Khan, an independent journalist based in New Delhi, reports.
Will The New ‘Rings Of Power’ TV Show Be Faithful To Tolkien’s Christianity?
Joseph Holmes, an award-nominated filmmaker and culture critic, shares his thoughts.
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church tackles food insecurity
Hunger Action Congregation says ‘service is our mission.’
Dismantling the patriarchy
Julie Raffety, a minister of Word and Sacrament, shares her experience as a female pastor, why it makes her angry some days, and how God calls her to fight for something better.
Glory to God in the Lowest: Journeys to an Unholy Land
Noushin Darya Framke reviews Donald E. Wagner's latest book, published August 30, 2022.
Outlook at General Assembly
A photo essay of how the Outlook spent our time at GA225.
Carmen Acevedo Butcher gives medieval mysticism a Gen Z reboot
For Acevedo Butcher, spiritual wisdom is never far from social justice.
Opinion: What the Bible really says about loan forgiveness
Roger S. Nam, professor of Hebrew Bible at Candler School of Theology with experience as a financial analyst, shares his thoughts on the Biden-Harris administration's student debt relief plan.
Who is in the family of God? — Weekly Christian ed lesson
A Christian ed lesson for children on Luke 14:25-33.
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 4, 2022
Reflecting on the life of Presbyterian writer and theologian Frederick Buechner as well as Moses' last words to Israel, Teri McDowell Ott urges readers to "choose life."
Order of worship — September 4, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
The PC(USA), A Corporation board considers the denomination’s information technology, national structure and funding system
Also on the table: how the denomination can be a better partner in equity and inclusion work in Louisville.
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