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What are the boundaries of complicity? To whom does the church “confess” its sins? How does it atone for harm inflicted? Author Amy Frykholm explores these questions in her new book of fiction.
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In a new film, 12 pastors take a leap of faith — hoping friendship can overcome their divides
Inspired by Mr. Rogers' timeless question, ‘Won’t you be my neighbor?,’ pastors come together in a new film to explore if friendship and faith can bridge polarization in an increasingly divided world.
Montreat Conference Center and community grapple with effects of Helene
‘Montreat will be forever changed by this event.’
Justice, peace and memory (October 20, 2024)
Elana Keppel Levy on Isaiah 25.
Order of worship — October 20, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost — October 20, 2024
In Mark 10:35-45, Jesus flips the script on power and status, calling us to serve, not seek seats of glory. How can we resist today’s systems of domination? Teri McDowell Ott reflects on Jesus’ radical call to community and humility.
Horizons — Food justice
Rosalind Banbury's third reflection on the 2024-2025 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Charlotte clergy organize to deliver help and hope in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath
Grassroots efforts by North Carolina congregations witness to Christ’s love in the midst of widespread devastation.
Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue amid PDA deployments and generosity from volunteers and churches
Presbyterians urged to donate funds and buckets to help the Southeast rebound from widespread devastation.
Between anguish and resilience: Reflections from Bethlehem
As we mark one year since the Israel-Hamas war began, Teri McDowell Ott checks in with Bethlehem-based mission co-worker Doug Dicks.
Lessons from losing
Losing is painful. According to professional athletes, it can also lead to growth, writes Andrew Taylor Troutman.
This Sweet Earth: Walking with Our Children in the Age of Climate Collapse
The only way to appreciate and care for the earth is to move more slowly through the world. — Elizabeth Doolin on Lydia Wylie-Kellermann's new book
Despite Vatican’s evasions on ordination, women demand answers at upcoming synod
Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality allowed for unprecedented discussions on the future of women in the church.
Enchanted sports in a secular age
Professional sports has become "one of the ways in which we make meaning and tell our own stories," writes Scott Hagley.
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly holds its final in-person meeting
As it faces being sunset on Dec. 31, COGA celebrates what it’s accomplished and takes stock of what remains to be done.
What baseball can teach the church about faithful change
Can the church embrace change without losing its core identity? Matthew Rich looks at MLB for inspiration.
Hurricane Helene makes landfall, putting multiple presbyteries at risk
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance calls for prayers and provides a mechanism to give.
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost — October 13, 2024
Philip Gladden writes about a piece of Scripture that is meant to be experienced rather than explained.
Order of worship — October 13, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Near and far (October 13, 2024)
Lucus Levy Keppel writes on Psalm 22.
Discussion guide for September 2024 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.
Christ’s compassion for the suicidal
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Elana Keppel Levy pushes against the teaching that those who commit suicide go to hell.
When friendships change
Katy Shevel reflects on the challenge and gift of maintaining friendships through adulthood and life's different seasons.
Church property conference offers congregations more than prayer to keep their buildings
Congregations facing hard choices about what to do with underutilized, high-maintenance sacred structures heard from real estate experts at a recent conference on the future of church buildings.
A queer eye for worship
More Light Presbyterians offer advice for creating inclusive worship experiences.
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