A church worthy of Gen Z
Teri McDowell Ott argues that instead of trying to "figure out" Gen Z, churches should ask what kind of church is worthy of their trust.
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Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, directs $200k to help its neighbors overcome financial barriers
Rather than creating new programs, the church is investing in organizations with established expertise in housing instability, predatory lending, medical debt and lack of access to identification.
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 27, 2026
Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders asks the church a pointed question, writes Rob Lowry. Will we merely profess the gospel, or do the hard work it demands?
Order of worship — September 27, 2026
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Grace Over Guns: Pursuing Peace in a Militarized World
Cara Meredith reviews Ben Daniel’s "Grace Over Guns," a compelling call to embrace the gospel of grace, challenge cultures of violence, and pursue peace in a militarized world.
A chapel near ground zero was a relief center after 9/11. Now, an exhibit honors its victims.
A new origami installation strings 2,977 paper cranes: one for each person killed in the attacks. The 'Ever Present' exhibition also features artifacts left there in the months after 9/11.
Suicide, young people and the adults who love them
Prevention is not only a clinical task. It is a human task, a family task, a church task and a community task, write Michelle Snyder and Christopher Epperson.
2026 ‘Jesus and Justice’ conference brings young adult advocacy to Columbia Seminary
The Oct. 23-26 event costs only $15 to attend and is now open for registration.
How We Disappear: A Personal History of Information
What happens to the church when it starts to feel like an obsolete technology? Caroline Barnett reviews Thomas Mullaney's "How We Disappear" and finds unexpected hope in a book about impermanence.
The photosynthesis of transformation
Kris Brammer on the bittersweet joy of watching youth group seniors graduate and trusting God with the growth.
Unfreezing the chosen
Maintaining the status quo can be antithetical to connection and needs, writes Jason Tucker.
When pastors can no longer work: Navigating disability in the PC(USA)
Long-term disability benefits can be a lifeline for PC(USA) pastors unable to work, but some say accessing that Board of Pensions support can add stress at an already vulnerable time.
Order of worship — September 20, 2026
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 20, 2026
What happens when God loves the people we’d rather resent? Rose Schrott Taylor explores Jonah’s anger, God’s mercy and the boundaries we’re invited to cross.
No Longer Male and Female: A Biblical Guide for Our Questions about Gender
Jo Wiersema reviews Will Brown's "No Longer Male and Female," a father's journey with his gender-expansive child turned into a biblical case for affirmation.
Noticed, named, known and needed: A vision for nurturing young people
Chris Dela Cruz explores how listening can be an act of faith formation, challenging churches to create spaces where young people feel noticed, known, valued and empowered to shape their communities.
Two educators on the future of lay ministry
Christy Williams and Brittany Porch reflect on the shrinking path for nonordained Christian educators and youth workers — and what the PC(USA) risks when it fails to invest in those called to faith formation.
Wendell Berry, writer and farmer, was extolled by many as a modern-day prophet
His writings touched on conservation, community and belonging, and he acquired legions of fans beyond environmental studies — including many scholars of religion.
Large Presbyterian churches see post-pandemic growth — and changing patterns of belonging
Presbyterian congregations in Spokane and Bellevue reflect a national trend: Large churches are drawing new worshippers, particularly young families, even as Sunday attendance becomes less frequent and engagement takes new forms.
Widening the story: The Outlook partners with FāVS News
The Presbyterian Outlook is partnering with FāVS News to strengthen independent journalism and broaden our coverage of the church in the Pacific Northwest.
The ministry of showing up: Charlotte pastor starts nonprofit after suffering traumatic brain injury
After a life-changing accident, Eleanor Shell experienced the power of sustained care from Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church. Now, she’s helping others navigate the “long middle” of healing and grief through Borrowed Hope.
Presbyterian Outlook calls for submissions
Help us explore the theme "failure."
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 13, 2026
Teri McDowell Ott reflects on Matthew 18:21-35 and Jesus’ call to honor one another’s dignity amid conflict.
Order of worship — September 13, 2026
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Board of Pensions launches CREDO expansion
Ministers who have attended previous CREDO conferences are invited to return.
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