Order of worship — August 18, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
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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.
Missional confirmation: Strengthening youth in their missional identities and vocations
The "Changing the World" confirmation curriculum emphasizes a missional approach to confirmation, commissioning the baptized to serve God’s kingdom and change the world through the Holy Spirit.
More than 200 Christian leaders sign letter calling for cease-fire in Gaza
The letter comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S., where he is expected to address Congress on Wednesday and meet with President Joe Biden on Thursday.
Get to know Jihyun Oh, the PC(USA)’s new stated clerk
The Outlook sits down with Jihyun Oh to talk about her priorities and vision for the PC(USA) as the newly-elected stated clerk.
Being the church — together
Our culture breeds an assumption of separation: "they" are the problem. How can the church stand against this, asks Teri McDowell Ott?
Kamala Harris’ multi-religious identity is a map of the future
She would be the first presidential candidate with a diverse personal religious and spiritual history that is now far more representative of America’s multi-faith makeup.
Hasta que haya equidad: The importance behind the General Assembly approval of RSG-05
Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, former co-moderator, discusses the significance of the assembly's resolution to consider and support Hispanic Latino-a-é ministry.
National Council of Churches decries Supreme Court ruling criminalizing unhoused persons
The NCC calls on people of faith among its 37 member communions to take action in their local community.
At the Olympics, athletes show guts, glory – and a lot of ink, including tattoos that profess their faith
Gustavo Morello, a scholar of religion, writes about tattoos.
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