What do we do with the Bible’s most troubling texts?
Brandon R. Grafius offers a Lenten reflection on Joshua, Psalm 137 and Uzzah — and why troubling passages may deepen faith rather than diminish it.
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Board of Pensions announces additional support for pastors and families
A new grant can help families with their childcare costs.
March Madness reminds us what belonging feels like
In a culture shaped by algorithms and polarization, March Madness creates something rare: a temporary “we,” writes Brittany Porch.
Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 22, 2026
Lent is a season of waiting — a liminal space between what was and what will be. Psalm 130 reminds us that even in the depths, God’s mercy is an enduring source of hope, writes Jane Holtzclaw.
Order of worship — March 22, 2026
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
The 227th General Assembly will feature 10 committees
Committees will meet online June 22-24 before commissioners and advisory delegates head to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Austin Seminary student James Talarico wins Democratic U.S. Senate primary
The Texas Presbyterian and state representative has spoken publicly about how his Christian faith shapes his challenge to Christian nationalism.
McCormick Theological Seminary announces $1 million gift establishing an endowed chair
The Mitzi Gebhard Henderson Endowed Chair is ‘a living tribute to Presbyterian lay leader.’
Love Letters to God
Andrew Taylor-Troutman praises "Love Letters to God' as a raw, brave epistolary friendship that wrestles honestly with suffering, faith, and a love strong enough to endure doubt.
Why the ‘Book of Confessions’ still matters
Stated clerk and pastor Christian Boyd argues that reducing the "Book of Confessions" risks unmooring Presbyterian formation from its theological foundations.
A PC(USA) statement on the escalating war with Iran
Sustained diplomacy, accountability and multilateral engagement are what’s needed.
A homecoming
Doug McMahon reflects on how a bone marrow transplant teaches us that we humans are bound together, each needing the other, even at a cellular level.
Middle, high school students invited to ‘Wholly Shift!’ at 2026 Hastings Youth Conference
Hastings College and the ASPIRE program are inviting students to an inclusive space where young people can explore their faith, build lasting connections and recognize their value.
What I tell elderly Christians in troubled times
They are dying. And they are faithful. Brenda Monroe Moten shares what she tells elderly Christians in troubled times.
Legal Defense Fund visits Springfield, Ohio
Haitian immigrants and others live in fear, but faith communities stand with them.
Fourth Sunday in Lent — March 15, 2026
In John 9, Jesus reshapes how we see. From blame to compassion. From fear to faith. From certainty to holy mystery, writes Tracey Davenport.
Order of worship — March 15, 2026
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
What can a vigil teach us about empathy?
A community vigil reveals how small acts of presence can resist fear and restore our shared humanity, writes Maggie Alsup.
Discussion guide for February 2026 issue
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
Should churches respond to online outrage?
A church quoted Bad Bunny. The comments turned combative. What followed led Trip Porch to think about Jesus and Nicodemus … and what faithful engagement looks like in the digital age.
Presbyterian politicians mix faith with their civic service
Elected officials and candidates find belief a powerful ally in leadership.
Ghost Ranch Foundation receives transformative estate gift from Vernon Pack, son of Arthur Pack, original Donor of Ghost Ranch
"Vernon Pack’s gift to Ghost Ranch is the continuation of his family's century-long commitment to the health of the natural and human community.”
Invested Faith announces 18th Class of fellows advancing faith-rooted social innovation
These five social innovators are working to address systemic issues of injustice in their communities while building sustainable financial models.
Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes from the Edge of the World
Alfred Walker reviews Art Cullen’s "Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest," a sobering look at climate change, farming and red-state politics.
Without weeping, there is no raising
Empathy is the heart of our covenantal relationship with one another, proclaims Chris Henry.
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