Order of worship — December 14, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
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Third Sunday of Advent — December 14, 2025
In Matthew 11:2-11, even John the Baptist doubted. Tracey Davenport’s Advent reflection reminds us where to look for Christ’s joy in a weary world.
Music in worship is “like a heartbeat”
From an original anthem that healed a hurricane-struck community to intergenerational drumming circles and jazz-infused liturgy — here’s how Presbyterians are singing their faith.
Board of Pensions begins search for next president
Next year, the 227th General Assembly will be asked to confirm the person selected to succeed the Rev. Dr. Frank Clark Spencer.
Dearly Beloved: Prince, Spirituality & This Thing Called Life
"Dearly Beloved" reveals how Prince’s music can be a guide for healing, spirituality, and self-love, writes Llewellyn Dixon.
The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
In "The Tears of Things," Richard Rohr calls readers to transform their anger into compassionate action through true prophecy, writes Amy Pagliarella.
Earth, story and Scripture: A conversation between two Indigenous-rooted texts
How does Indigenous wisdom deepen our reading of Scripture? Emery J. Cummins places "Braiding Sweetgrass" in dialogue with an Indigenous translation of the New Testament — revealing shared themes of reverence, reciprocity and our Creator’s abundance.
What Outlook readers are listening to
From Dolly Parton to The Grateful Dead, Bluey to Brandon Lake — Outlook readers shared the songs anchoring their hope, prayer and daily life.
The Rev. Dr. Bridgett A. Green is named president and publisher of Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
Currently the interim president, Green will officially begin in her new role on Jan. 1, 2026.
Seven things queer people would like the church to know
The results of a compelling survey are announced and discussed during the National Queer Presbyterian Gathering.
Reading God’s love: Three new children’s books for growing faith
Discover three new children’s books that nurture faith, justice, and belonging.
A prayer of Thanksgiving for the God who knows us
Whether gratitude comes easily or feels far away, God meets us with love. Explore our new Thanksgiving prayer by Caroline Garcia.
Second Sunday of Advent — December 7, 2025
Repentance is more than just confessing our sins; it is a transformative process that restores us to relationship with God and one another, writes Ginna Bairby.
Order of worship — December 7, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Convent Wisdom: How Sixteenth-Century Nuns Could Save Your Twenty-First Century Life
Witty, dramatic, and unexpectedly relatable — "Convent Wisdom" shows how sixteenth-century nuns faced money stress, messy relationships, and big spiritual questions… just like us. Caroline Barnett offers a review.
Clergy response to border patrol in Charlotte
During a Border Patrol sweep, pastors in stoles and collars became trained observers — documenting detentions, comforting frightened neighbors, and bearing witness to God’s call to protect the vulnerable.
The Rev. David Black’s ICE protest arises from his Chicago church’s long tradition
‘I’m seeing almost a revival of Christianity through what’s happening at Broadview in Chicago,’ PC(USA) pastor David Black said.
Chicago Presbytery issues call to action in face of ICE raids
The presbytery seeks "creative action and stubborn hope" and vows to follow the lead of those bearing the brunt of the violence.
Bob Dylan: A reluctant voice of a generation
Bob Dylan wanted to keep things simple. His fans wanted more. — Luke Esteban
GloRilla: Thankful for God’s favor
Chris Burton digs into the gospel roots, gratitude, controversy and God-consciousness woven through GloRilla’s music.
Heads of major American religious traditions issue landmark statement supporting trans, intersex and nonbinary people
Interfaith leaders — including the PC(USA) — affirm transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people as holy, beloved, and worthy of full dignity.
At least seven faith leaders arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest
'I've got bruises all over my body,' the Rev. Michael Woolf, who was thrown to the ground and arrested by police, told RNS.
Order of worship — November 30, 2025
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First Sunday of Advent — November 30, 2025
Advent isn’t just waiting for what’s coming — it’s seeing what’s already holy now. Teri McDowell Ott invites readers to slow down, notice, and stay awake to God’s presence.
Invested Faith Grants 17th Class of Fellows
These four social innovators are working to address systemic issues of injustice in their communities while building sustainable financial models.
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