Survey explores diversity within new PC(USA) worshipping communities
As the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) prepares to hold its first National 1001 New Worshipping Communities Conference in Florida on Aug. 10-13, a..
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The church: Mother, mentor and coach
It’s a special Sunday at our Presbyterian church because members of the confirmation class are going to make their first public professions..
Guided by our confessions
by David W. Johnson The questions Ordained service in the Presbyterian Church begins the way that marriage begins: with questions. There are..
In relationship with the young and the old
This month, we asked our bloggers what it’s like to be the youngest Presbyterian in the room. Here’s what they shared. Age..
Isaiah for Everyone (bookmark)
Isaiah for Everyone by John Goldingay WJK Press, Louisville, Ky. 260 pages The Bible for Everyone is a very fine series introducing..
August 17, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (Stewardship)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s August 17, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..
A Children’s Psalm
Dear Lord let us hear your voice, Show us how we should forgive. Join us so we can rejoice, For with you..
Ghanaian Presbyterian women to gather in New York City
LOUISVILLE (PNS) For three days this August more than 200 Ghanaian Presbyterian Women will gather together in New York City for the 14th annual Presbyterian Women’s..
Mid-council representatives meet prior to Big Tent 2015
KNOXVILLE (PNS) Meeting July 29 and 30 on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, representatives of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s..
Ruling elders?
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SURE HAS ITS QUIRKS. Why else are lawyers disbarred and clergy defrocked, but cowboys aren’t deranged or dry cleaners..
God tames the waters (Horizons 1)
HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY 2015-2016 COME TO THE WATERS Lesson 1 – Genesis 1:1 - 2:4 My family went to the Outer Banks..
Building spiritual community through officer training
by Laura Smith Conrad My church’s session did an exercise a few years ago. It revealed that we were really good at..
Jill Duffield interviewed on YoRocko podcast
Outlook editor Jill Duffield was recently interviewed on the YoRocko podcast. Rocky Supinger, associate pastor at Claremont Presbyterian Church in California and..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Executive Committee meets in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (PNS) The Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) met for its annual retreat at..
Mission Yearbook transitions to new digital-only format
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The 120-year old Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Studywill become an online-only free digital resource starting in 2016. This move broadens..
New incentive loan offered to help churches reduce their carbon footprint
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Congregations wishing to reduce their carbon footprint and conserve energy have a new option for funding related enhancements to their campuses:..
The PC(USA): Stretched harmony
Guest commentary by Doug Kelly “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” (Colossians 3:14) I love..
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Proper 14 – August 9, 2015
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-11 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, 41-51 More about the bread. And there is still more next..
WCC encourages churches to pray on Hiroshima Day
HIROSHIMA (WCC) As an ecumenical delegation to Japan participates in Hiroshima Day observances on the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings on 6..
Philip Lotspeich elected as general presbyter by Presbytery of Transylvania
The Presbytery of Transylvania has elected Philip Lotspeich, who formerly served as coordinator for church growth for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), as..
Stated Clerk responds to the creation of ‘Muslim-free Zones’
LOUISVILLE (PNS) With every act of violence in the U.S., whether at a church, a military recruiting station, or a movie theatre,..
Immigration advocacy in the local church
KNOXVILLE – As the people of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Kingston, Tennessee, have learned, the impact of immigration can be felt just..
The Emotional Intelligence of Jesus: Relational Smarts for Religious Leaders
by Roy M. Oswald and Arland Jacobson Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, Md. 206 pages REVIEWED BY ROBERT A. (BOB) HARRIS The introduction..
For some churches, food trucks are a vehicle for serving the poor
FORT WORTH, Texas (RNS) Allen Lutes wipes his brow as he prepares another plate of food. The culinary school-trained chef is serving..
PC(USA) leaders applauds New York City efforts to help fast-food workers
LOUISVILLE (PNS) An effort to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers in New York City to $15 an hour is getting high..
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