Reparation as a primary task of the 21st century American church
Chris Dela Cruz, a pastor in Oregon, shares how and why the Presbytery of the Cascades gave land to a local Native coalition.
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Creating a Culture of Repair: Taking Action on the Road to Reparations
“(T)hose who dismiss the idea of reparations will appreciate [Robert Turner's] heartfelt and forward-facing approach that does not point fingers ... He does, however, hold everyone accountable.” — Antonia R. Coleman
The case for Black racial repair in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
There is no redemption without restoration, no deliverance without atonement, writes William Yoo.
We cannot ‘policy’ our way into relationships
Wordsmithed policy, if celebrated as an end in and of itself, is not a step on the journey toward a new way of being, says Larissa Kwong Abazia.
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 15, 2024
Adam Ryan Quine examines suffering and power.
Order of worship — September 15, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Hezekiah’s prayer (September 15, 2024)
Rose Schrott Taylor writes about 2 Kings 19.
How to Hit the Ground Running: A Quick-Start Guide for Congregations With New Leadership
What should a pastor in a new call do first? What’s the best way to engage the staff or structure meetings with the church’s governing body? Neal Mitchell addresses these and similar practical questions in his updated edition of his popular book.
Horizons — Land justice
Rosalind Banbury's second reflection on the 2024-2025 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Harris-Walz campaign hires the Rev. Jen Butler, longtime activist, to lead faith outreach
Butler, a Presbyterian minister, said she brings ‘a broad set of relationships that I think can help, very quickly, pull a broad coalition together’ in a foreshortened Harris campaign.
Dr. Thelma Adair, the first African American woman elected Moderator of the General Assembly, dies at 103
She’s remembered as a passionate educator, church leader and human rights advocate.
Turning toward the work of healing
Outlook Editor Teri McDowell Ott introduces our issue on reparations.
A prayer before the September 10th debate
Erin Weber-Johnson and Mieke Vandersall offer a prayer: there is enough.
Lessons from a worker-pastor
For 20 years, N. Barry Dancy has balanced being a part-time pastor and tractor-trailer driver. He believes dual employment could be key to the future of small churches.
A call to courage: The Atwood Institute’s stand against gun violence
The inaugural Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage met in New Mexico last week, creating a well-resourced community for Christians wishing to end gun violence.
2024 Advent devotional recommendations
Wade through the overwhelming number of Advent resources with Amy Pagliarella's help.
Why the ultimate goal — in sports and life — is called a ‘Holy Grail’
Several important threads have combined over the centuries to give rise to the Holy Grail metaphor commonly used nowadays. — Joanne M. Pierce
How national parks taught us the art of slow travel
Karie Charlton and her husband Kurtis used their summer travel to engage mindfulness. "We aren't in a hurry," they would remind each other.
Solomon dedicates the Temple (September 8, 2024)
Rose Schrott Taylor writes about the gift of ceremony and prayer.
Order of worship — September 8, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Disability Inclusion Sunday — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore the story of Jesus healing Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) and they’ll consider where and how God is calling them to enable inclusion of all God’s people in Christ’s church.
The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith and Refounding Democracy
Wallis writes with urgency and passion, and his straightforward and anecdote-packed book is an accessible choice to inspire discussion (and activism) for such a time as this. — Amy Pagliarella
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 8, 2024
How quickly do I say “no” to people who don’t fit my criteria of those who deserve my help, asks Teri McDowell Ott?
Upcoming canonization of “Millennial saint” Carlo Acutis reflects the Vatican’s desire to appeal to a new generation of Catholics
The Italian teenager Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 of a rare form of leukemia at age 15, will soon become the Catholic Church’s first “millennial saint.”
Prison drama ‘Sing Sing’ captures faith of the formerly incarcerated
Based on the real-life story of an arts program, the film follows inmates who form a theater troupe while serving their sentences, processing their emotions through musical performance and acting.
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