Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost — August 25, 2024
Ephesians 6 reminds us that we are at war against everything preventing us from living in beloved community, writes Ellen Williams Hensle. Fighting that war does not require violence.
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Order of worship — August 25, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
The Scent of Bright Light
Using clever prose laced with gallows humor, Dudek considers how Sarah and Hagar suffered during the unfolding of these cataclysmic events over which they had absolutely no control. — Michael M. Gibson
Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor
Campbell writes chiefly for a Protestant, evangelical audience, reassuring us that our Christian nationalist friends and family can still be “saved,” despite their false doctrines and rank idolatry. — Raymond Roberts
The Holy Spirit in the Christian Life: The Spirit’s Work For, In, and Through Us
Peterson’s theology of the Holy Spirit begins with the understanding that we live in the age of the Spirit, and there is a growing awareness of and appreciation for spiritual matters. — Philip J. Reed
A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy
“A Well-Trained Wife” shows that Tia Levings is more than her trauma; her story is one of self-actualization as she realizes “Maybe it was up to me to save me.” — Amy Pagliarella
Meet ‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick: Preacher, author, cancer warrior
Hardwick recently retired as lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia, as he receives ongoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost — August 18, 2024
Barbara Chaapel offers a variety of directions preachers can take when teaching John 6.
Order of worship — August 18, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Upright and godly (August 18, 2024)
How does one attain self-control, uprightness or godliness? Eric Nolin wrestles with this question alongside Titus.
Churches unite to transform communities: building belonging amid the housing crisis
The Rev. Dr. John Cleghorn’s new book from Westminster John Knox Press will be available in October.
New show ‘The Promised Land’ tells Moses’ story in the style of ‘The Office’
RNS spoke with writer and director Mitch Hudson, who is also a crew member on 'The Chosen,' about what's next for the new series.
The love of being in community
If the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, mind and soul, and the second is to love our neighbor as ourselves, then we must stay in community with one another, writes Shani McIlwain.
Blessed are the Rest of Us: How Limits and Longing Make Us Whole
Micha Boyett has learned that you can’t do it all, and thanks be to God, you don’t have to. She invites parents and others operating in high-achievement “hustle” culture to live into a value system embodied by Jesus and exemplified in the Beatitudes. — Sarah S. Scherschligt
Purposeful Presbyterians
A former moderator reflects on the purpose of General Assembly.
The Outlook staff will be off August 5-9 for sabbath
Outlook editor Teri McDowell Ott writes about why the Outlook observes an annual week of shutting down.
GA considers the needs of the small church
The needs of small congregations took central stage in several conversations, including decisions about ordination, curriculum development and shared ministry.
Overcoming burnout
Aaron Stauffer explores a new path to sustainable leadership in the church.
What is Catholic Integralism?
Some news reports have referenced vice presidential candidate JD Vance's apparent association with Catholic Integralism. This leads us to ask: what is Catholic Integralism?
Order of worship — August 11, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost — August 11, 2024
“It is enough, now, O Lord,” Elijah prays in 1 Kings 19. We can relate, writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Hope in Christian fellowship (August 11, 2024)
Samantha Coggins writes about God-friends and 1 Thessalonians 3.
CMEP holds prayer vigil before Israel’s prime minister addresses Congress
Churches for Middle East Peace prays for immediate end to violence in Gaza.
We say and pray her name: Sonya Massey
Sonya Massey was a 36-year-old woman from Illinois who was fatally shot by police when she called them for help. Teri McDowell Ott offers a prayer in response to this tragedy.
Decommissioned: The elimination of Missionary Advisory Delegates and the transformation of PC(USA) World Mission
Jonathan A. Seitz, who has served as a mission co-worker for 15 years, reflects on GA's decision to end the role of mission advisory delegates.
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