Ministry in the midst of tragedy

by Alex W. Evans The words of Psalm 46 are familiar to most of us: God is our refuge and strength, a..

October 12, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (College & YA)

The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s October 12, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..

Outlook Reporting

The Fellowship Community gathers to be sent out

A multitude of volunteers in neon yellow T-shirts stood in the unusually hot and humid weather to welcome and direct guests at..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders renew call for gun control in the wake of the Oregon shootings

LOUISVILLE (PNS) Once again, the nation finds itself reeling from another mass shooting. Authorities in Roseburg, Oregon are still investigating what led a..

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Stated Clerk issues letter to Trump on refugees, immigrants

LOUISVILLE (PNS) Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. . 725 Fifth Avenue . New York, New York 10022 Mr. Trump, I am the Stated..

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Grace Presbytery donates $2.8 million to Presbyterian World Mission

DALLAS (PNS) In this time of change and uncertainty for the denomination, Grace Presbytery in northeast Texas has decided to invest in the future of..

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World Food Day and Week of Action on Food (PMAB chair column)

[Jesus] said to them, “You give them something to eat.”—Luke 9:13a First Presbyterian Church of Hemet, California, has an 11-year-old feeding ministry..

Outlook Reporting

Response to the moderator’s “Call to the Church” – A conversation with Heath Rada

Heath Rada, moderator of the 2014 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), says response to his “Call to the Church” for..

Voices

Hope and controversy fill Pope Francis’ visit to America

Guest commentary by Philip Wingeier-Rayo Pope Francis just completed his first visit to the U.S. during of three-city tour of Washington, New York..

Looking into the lectionary

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 4, 2015

Job 1:1, 2:1-10; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16 The Pharisees know the answer to the question they pose to Jesus. Hence, this..

Presbyterian News Service

Prayer after the shooting at Umpqua Community College

by Carl Horton, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program It happened again today. This was the 45th shooting at a school in 2015, and the 142nd..

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Use your influence (Stated clerk’s column)

As I write this the airplane carrying Pope Francis is probably in its final approach into Rome. In the United States it..

Benedictory

Bricks and mortar

by Robert Hoch ONE EVENING, SITTING IN THE BACK PATIO, we were struck by the sight of our children’s bikes in the..

Multichannel Church Report

Responding to hate: Be not afraid

It is time for congregations to develop protocols for responding to hate initiatives on their doorsteps. As the intolerant lose any..

Book Reviews

Joy in the Journey: Finding Abundance in the Shadow of Death

by Steve & Sharol Hayner InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill. 159 pages REVIEWED BY KRISTIN STROBLE In life and in death we..

Outlook Reporting

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board confronts financial realities

There are hints that serious budget difficulty is looming for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Marilyn Gamm, chair of the Presbyterian Mission Agency..

Voices

Pope of (all) the people

Guest commentary by William A. Jonas Last week, I experienced two events that I never dreamed I would. The first was being..

News from other sources

An open letter to members of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Greetings in the name of the Lord, and thank you for your service to the..

Presbyterian News Service

PC(USA) expanding collegiate ministries network

LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) collegiate ministries network, UKirk, is expanding. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church (CPC) is in the process of adopting UKirk branding for..