Prayers of the people for the 6th Sunday of Easter (May 17, 2020)

Jill Duffield reads the prayers of the people she crafted for the 6th Sunday of Easter. You are welcome to share this..

Preaching to Teach: Inspire People to Think and Act

Richard W. Voelz Abingdon Press, 134 pages Reviewed by Paul Rowland Jr. When asked what to do about the dire concerns regarding..

Outlook Reporting

Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program wins approval to expand lending opportunities

The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board voted May 13 to expand the mission of the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (ILP) to allow..

Religion News Service

Rev. Barber’s Poor People’s Campaign calls for resistance to reopening plans

(RNS) — The Poor People’s Campaign, a grassroots group with branches in more than 40 states, is urging resistance to or noncooperation..

Christian Ed for Children

The sound of silence — Christian education at home

Despite being separated from the noise of the larger world, moments of silence are few and far between right now. As..

Hymns

O God, As We Pause (a hymn)

ST. DENIO 11.11.11.11 ("Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise") O God, as we pause from our usual ways, as millions stay home, as..

Religion News Service

From flannelgraphs to Zoom, churches bring Sunday school home

(RNS) — Brian Kaylor didn’t realize how the coronavirus pandemic — with its stay-at-home orders, school closures and other distancing measures —..

Outlook Features

What do we have to do with each other? Witness to the common good

Never read the comments There is an adage in the social media lexicon: Never read the comments. Media outlets frequently curate their..

Presbyterian News Service

Navajo Nation suffers from one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the U.S.

As scientists work at a furious pace to find answers and a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus, the death rate from the..

Presbyterian News Service

Former Moderator the Rev. Charles A. Hammond dies at 86

The Rev. Charles A. Hammond, who in 1980 was elected Moderator of the 192nd General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in the..

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Staycation Bible School 2020: Feet that follow

Presbyterian Outlook Staycation Bible School 2020 Feet that follow: “Awesome are YOUR feet! They carry God’s love wherever you go!" Are you..

Prayers for the moment

Liturgy for recognizing a graduate

One of the many losses wrought by the global pandemic is our inability to recognize our graduates with in-person ceremonies and celebrations. However,..

Religion News Service

Opinion: Before we get “back to normal,” we need to grieve and pray

(RNS) — Like many pastors and church leaders around the world, I've been grieving the damage caused by COVID-19. People have died,..

Voices

When do we reopen the church? A pastor considers the questions brought by coronavirus

There are many vulnerable people in the church I pastor. For 15 years, I’ve served at a multicultural urban church in a..

Voices

Who are we, honestly?

My wife and I are the parents of three young children. Almost every evening, we all sit down at our table to..

Outlook Reporting

Arthur Fullerton to stand for moderator of the 224th General Assembly

A ruling elder and management consultant from upstate New York, Arthur K. Fullerton, has joined the group of those seeking to lead..

Weekly Liturgy

Order of service — 6th Sunday of Easter

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

Presbyterian News Service

Video: Ministry in an emergency

(OGA) Churches of all denominations have reinvented worship and ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic through technology and other means. Some congregations across the..