Joy by the Good Lord

Several years ago, when I was a younger pastor, I drove an older parishioner to a medical appointment. The only other person..

Benedictory

Fruits of the Spirit

Before this pandemic, when I’d think about the fruits of the Spirit, I would picture apples and bananas dotted with raindrops. Joy..

Voices

Believe the bird

In memory of Martha Let me share the story of the worst Easter sermon I have ever preached. It was my..

Outlook Reporting

From listening to action, from reconciliation to repair: The work of the PC(USA) Special Committee on Racism, Truth and Reconciliation

When it comes to responding to racism, Presbyterians love to talk and study. They proclaim the need for boldness and change —..

Weekly Liturgy

Order of worship — April 11, 2021

You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..

Let’s connect

Let’s connect: Montreat Conference Center

Montreat Conference Center | Montreat, N.C. For ministries built around gathering people and showing hospitality, the COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly challenging,..

Outlook Features

Looking forward to a post-pandemic era

Now, in early 2021, many people, including some who once doubted, know that the COVID-19 pandemic is deadly serious and distressingly..

Prayers for the moment

A prayer for Easter

Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Our alleluias are filled with sorrow, God, over a year lost to a global..

Prayers for the moment

A Holy Saturday psalm

"Today I am dead./ With Christ in the tomb where hopes lay fallow./ What bright phoenix will yet rise from these ashes?" — Joshua Gritter

Prayers for the moment

Good Friday prayer

“Why is this Friday good?”

Looking into the lectionary

Resurrection of the Lord — April 4, 2021

Mark 16:1-8 Easter Sunday Year B Naomi Wadler was only 11 years old when she spoke at the “March for Our Lives”..

Outlook Reporting

Presbyterian leaders consider implicit bias, marginalized communities in committee meeting

The Coordinating Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board is recommending that the board hire a consultant to do training at the..

Christian Ed for Children

Our Daily Bread Café: Staycation Bible School 2021

Presbyterian Outlook Staycation Bible School 2021 Our Daily Bread Café: Where God provides Are you looking for a way to engage..

Book Reviews

After Evangelicalism: The Path to a New Christianity

David P. Gushee Westminster John Knox Press, 242 pages Reviewed by Don Meeks As one who joyfully identifies as an evangelical Christian,..

Prayers for the moment

Maundy Thursday prayer

Glorious God, There was a time – centuries ago – when the Word became flesh and moved into the neighborhood. The Word..

What's right?

What’s right about First Presbyterian Church?

First Presbyterian Church — Sweetwater, Texas Over the years, the neighborhood where First Presbyterian Church is located has gone the way of..

Family Faith Formation

Easter Sunday: Family faith formation @ home

Welcome We begin today a little differently by using the traditional Easter responsive greeting. Before you begin, invite those gathered to go..

News from other sources

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary names Asa J. Lee as president

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Board of Directors voted to appoint the Rev. Dr. Asa J. Lee as the next president of the Seminary...

Family Faith Formation

April 2 — Good Friday: Family faith formation @ home

The format for today is a bit different than our usual weekly edition. There are two things to keep in mind as..

Religion News Service

Gallup: Fewer than half of Americans belong to a church or other house of worship

(RNS) — Ask Americans if they believe in God and most will say yes. But a growing number have lost faith in..

Religion News Service

At nationwide rallies, Christians stand up for Asian Americans

CHICAGO (RNS) — At events in 14 cities across the U.S., an estimated 5,000 people demonstrated in support of Asian Americans and..

Presbyterian News Service

Nearly two dozen new worshiping communities receive Mission Program Grants

LOUISVILLE — On behalf of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, the Mission Development Resources Committee (MDRC) has approved Mission Program Grants to 23 new worshiping..