Unification Commission introduces its culture consultant
Kelly Beeland has worked with organizations small and large, including the Transportation Security Administration and NASA.
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Kendrick vs. Drake and the parallels with Christian integrity
The current beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake causes Chris Burton to reflect the spiritual practice of rebuking.
The grace in innovation
"The practical necessity of innovation in our increasingly post-Christian country is an opportunity, perhaps even a movement of grace," writes Chris Dela Cruz.
Ordination exams: “The time for review is now.”
Rob Lowry, the chair of the Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee for the Examination of Candidates, writes about revamping the PC(USA) ordination process.
Your summer reading guide — bonus content
Outlook Social Media Producer Jesy Littlejohn and Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella offer a deeper look into the minds that curate our reading lists. Plus: all the books you should read this summer.
Background checks are essential for kids’ ministry. No one knows how many churches do them.
Many denominations have passed new policies and procedures to make their churches safer for kids — few check to see if churches follow them.
Presbyterian Outlook recognized at Best of the Christian Press Awards
The Outlook received 10 awards, including honors for their design, professional resourcing, theological reflection, and critical review.
Lawmakers unveil statue of Billy Graham in US Capitol
Billy Graham’s son, the Rev. Franklin Graham, praised the statue but said his father ‘would want the focus to be on the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God.’
The N-Word of God
"Let the unorthodox nature of this work speak to the body of believers in new and transformative ways that take seriously the past – and present – in hopes of envisioning a more just future." — Jordan Burton
Order of worship — June 2, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Second Sunday after Pentecost — June 2, 2024
What does Jesus say about sabbath? How can we apply his wisdom in our lives? Ellen Williams Hensle writes on Mark 2:23–3:6.
Enduring through faith: Paul’s suffering and Corrie ten Boom’s legacy (June 2, 2024)
Amanda Shanks reflects on Colossians, suffering and hope.
Podcast review: “New Way”
An extension of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities initiative, Sara Hayden's New Way podcast, is an honest conversation between pastors and church leaders exploring a new way of doing ministry.
Church for Everyone: Building a Multi-Inclusive Community for Emerging Generations
In this post-pandemic moment, "Church for Everyone" sees an opportunity to follow biblical mandates for a more just, equitable and inclusive world. — Omar Rouchon
Meet Marian McClure Taylor and Danny Morales: #GA226 co-moderator candidates
Get to know two of the candidates standing for co-moderator, Marian McClure Taylor and Danny Morales, in an Outlook-exclusive video.
Pastoring in a secular age: Confessions of a recovering deist
After a decade of innovation, growth and “pastoral shopkeeping,” essayist Andy Kadzban realized he had left God out of the equation.
When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity
"The pervasive images of a White Jesus and language that presents a White male God, further emphasize the assimilationist attitude that was and is prevalent in Western culture." — Jo Wiersema on "When God Became White"
PC(USA)’s engagement with Israel/Palestine at the 226th General Assembly
Business before 226th General Assembly seeks to further denomination’s commitment to peace in Israel/Palestine.
Union Theological Seminary votes to divest from companies profiting from Gaza war
Union, a private, ecumenical school that serves as Columbia University’s faculty of theology but maintains a separate endowment, is the first U.S. institute of higher education known to divest from the war in Gaza.
A hymn-prayer in response to student protests
"A Widow Faced a Justice Test," by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, reflects on the recent wave of U.S. students protesting the abuse of Palestinians.
#GA226 environmental and climate justice committee preview
Fossil fuel divestment, single use plastics, lithium mining to be considered at this summer’s national meeting.
After vote to repeal LGBTQ bans, many gay Methodists are now fully out
On the first Sunday after the conclusion of the denomination’s General Conference, many queer United Methodists celebrated their release from the tight and narrow spaces that had confined them.
Controversial antisemitism bills are passing, and not only in the US House
A North Carolina bill known as the Shalom Act is similar to the Antisemitism Awareness Act that passed the U.S. House of Representatives recently.
The Lord’s mighty creation — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Psalm 29, noticing how God interacts with the natural world and demonstrates divine power and glory.
Order of worship — May 26, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
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