Presbyterian News Service

Move the journey on (Moderator’s column)

Have you ever been lost? I mean, really lost. Maybe you were a child, or maybe you were on a hike. Maybe..

Outlook Features

Some sick preaching

by Robert Hoch As we were about to process into church, the preacher of the day turned to me and confessed, “I’m..

Voices

Jazz service fuses faith and Peanuts

Guest commentary by Teri Lyon The recent Labor Day Weekend Jazz Communion service at First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, was..

Digital Issues

September 14, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (theological education)

The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s September 14, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..

Book Reviews

The Collected Sermons of Walter Brueggemann, Volume 2 (bookmark)

by Walter Brueggemann WJK, Louisville, Ky. 284 pages Walter Brueggemann has been described as the gold standard for relating careful critical scholarship..

Presbyterian News Service

Bible Content Exam results

The Bible Content Examination (BCE) was administered today, and the results both in terms of the average score on the exams and..

Those with ears to hear (music reviews)

Coming Home (Leon Bridges)

This album review is brought to you by summertime. So kick back, relax and plug in the soulful, retro sounds of Mr...

Presbyterian News Service

Thousands of Syrian refugees stranded in Budapest

BUDAPEST (PNS) The Syrian refugee crisis has drawn increased attention this week with the heartbreaking photos of a lifeless child’s body being pulled..

Prayers for the moment

In memory of Aylan, Galip and Rehen (A prayer for worship by Jill Duffield)

What can we do but weep, Lord God? We cry out with Hagar for all the children whose mothers cannot provide them..

Presbyterian News Service

Stated Clerk releases Labor Day statement, worship resources

LOUISVILLE (PNS) We Presbyterians believe that God’s image is reflected in us, including our ability to be co-creators and co-laborers in the world...

Voices

The power and potential of international mission partnerships

Guest commentary by Bill Paul As people of God we are called to both ministry and mission. Ministry is what we do..

Looking into the lectionary

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Proper 18 – September 6, 2015

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; James 2:1-10, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Sandwiched (pun intended) between the feeding of the five thousand and the..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People celebrates 45 years of ministry

LOUISVILLE (PNS) More than 5,600 in 67 countries. That’s how many community projects have received support over the last 45 years from the..

Book Reviews

Distance in Preaching: Room to Speak, Space To Listen

by Michael Brothers Wm. B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 189 pages REVIEWED BY SEAN MILLER The preaching world still mourns the loss..

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Webinar Replay

Hark! Listening for the Surprises of Advent

A 90-minute webinar presented by Cynthia Rigby Click here to purchase the on-demand webinar – $29.95 (1-6 participants) On-demand webinars can be viewed by..

Outlook Features

Invisible rays: Preaching in the 21st century

Theologian Amos Wilder said that going to church should be like “approaching an open volcano where the world is molten and hearts..

Outlook Reporting

Gradye Parsons announces will not seek another term, talks about what’s next

Gradye Parsons, stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – the denomination’s top ecclesiastical officer – has announced that he won’t..

Presbyterian News Service

PC(USA) study team seeks input on two state solution for Israel/Palestine

LOUISVILLE (PNS) A study team of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP), appointed last year to study the "two state..