Curiosity and the power of the prophetic imagination
We have always had prophets who have used their creative witness to leave this world better than they found it. — Winterbourne Harrison-Jones
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Our Instagram is back — but we’re still leaving. Here’s why.
Meta reinstated Presbyterian Outlook's Instagram, but we're still leaving. Here's why we're prioritizing ethical engagement over corporate algorithms.
The Rev. Jihyun Oh announces an interim leadership team for the Interim Unified Agency
The team includes people already in senior leadership as well as those serving public-facing ministries in the IUA.
Jesus’ call to curiosity: Detaching from what we think we know
Being curious takes vulnerability and courage, writes Teri McDowell Ott, but this is the soft, fertile soil from which spring flowers bloom.
Curiosity: An innate gift and a lifelong pursuit
What if Eve's story gives us permission to tap into our own curiosity? — Kerra Becker English
Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible
Liz Charlotte Grant addresses recovering fundamentalists, inviting them to rediscover the relevance of Scripture throughout the pages of "Knock at the Sky," writes Emery J. Cummins.
Boycotts accompany prayer as faith leaders prepare for a Lent of protest
The Rev. Jamal Bryant said he hopes 100,000 ‘conscientious Christians’ will have signed up by March 5 to mark the ‘season of denial’ by fasting from shopping at Target.
Presbyterian Outlook banned by Instagram: What happened and where to find us now
Presbyterian Outlook’s Instagram was suspended by Meta without explanation. Learn what happened and where to find us now.
Lessons from the viral anglerfish video
A tiny creature's journey from darkness to light – and the world's reaction to it – causes Brendan McLean to reflect on hope.
Five months after Hurricane Helene, Black Mountain Presbyterian Church continues providing recovery and relief
The church continues to answer its mission statement: ‘Has everyone been fed?’
Registration for the Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage now open
The Rev. Sharon Risher will keynote the Sept. 24-27 training at Massanetta Springs Camp & Conference Center.
Set apart (March 16, 2025)
Eric Nolin explores the sacred role of ordination in Exodus 29 and its relevance today. How do rituals shape faith, and what does it mean to be set apart for God?
Second Sunday in Lent — March 16, 2025
Psalm 27 invites us to explore faith, fear, and the ways we hide — only to be called out into courage, writes Teri McDowell Ott. How do we move from hiding to trusting God?
Order of worship — March 16, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Horizons — Economic climate change
Rosalind Banbury's seventh reflection on the 2024-2025 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Faith groups claim legal victories on refugees, ICE raids at houses of worship
‘The courts are still working in this country,’ said Mark Hetfield, head of HIAS, a Jewish organization that works with refugees. ‘Thank God.’
Discussion guide for February 2025 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.
The power of the pilgrim
Keatan King and Omar Rouchon hope secular sites of racial justice work can become the grounds where future church leaders find their lives' work.
Love’s Braided Dance: Hope in a Time of Crisis
Norman Wirzba offers a theology of hope in “a time of crisis.” Amy Pagliarella reviews Wirzba's latest book.
Breaking my silence: A pastor’s journey with HIV
Andries Coetzee shares his journey of living with HIV, confronting stigma in the church, and embracing his God-given identity with courage and dignity.
Dear Aunt Osibe and Uncle Ernest: A letter to my ancestors
Gail Henderson-Belsito remembers two people who embodied all that is civil and right.
Rev. John Buchanan, former pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church, dies at 87
John Buchanan preached at Fourth Presbyterian Church from 1985 to 2012. He would end each message to his congregation with the message, “Hold to the good.”
Ungoverning: The Attack on the Administrative State and the Politics of Chaos
Russell Muirhead and Nancy Rosenblum make a compelling case that America’s “ungoverning” may lead to a national government so weak that no party or leader can govern. Paul B. Dornan reviews their new book.
Bridging generations for racial justice
Colleen Bell explores how intergenerational collaboration strengthens the fight against racism, drawing lessons from past movements.
Order of worship — March 9, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
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