Pope Francis

“Let us ask ourselves: Are we open to ‘God’s surprises’? Or are we closed and fearful before the newness of the Holy..

Deceased (from the May 11, 2015 issue)

Anna Marie Austin, 82, Nov. 13, Chelsea, Mich. William Clinton Barger, 79, Oct. 14, Princeton, N.J. John McKinney Coffin, 85, Nov. 9,..

Benedictory

Real life: Preach as if you are dying

ABOVE THE DESK IN MY STUDY I have the advice modern mystic Annie Dillard gives to those who ask her about her..

In This Corner

A California lass, age seven…

A California lass, age seven, explained God to her Sunday school teacher. “God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere which..

Those with ears to hear (music reviews)

Carrie & Lowell

Carrie & Lowell Sufjan Stevens (2015) Spirit of my Silence, I can hear you But I’m afraid to be near you And..

Outlook Reporting

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board finance committee concerned about decline in funding

Members of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board’s finance committee continue to be concerned about the likelihood that the Presbyterian Mission Agency of..

Voices

Chaplains in the workplace: A new ministry opportunity for seminary graduates?

Guest commentary by John Welch Lauren Silverman, a reporter for NPR, released a story titled “Problems with your boss? Try a chat..

Book Reviews

Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace

by Anne Lamott Riverhead Books, 2014 286 pages REVIEWED BY SHELBY ETHERIDGE “I thought such awful thoughts that I cannot even say..

Looking into the lectionary

Looking into the lectionary coming soon!

Starting May 18 (in time for Pentecost), Jill Duffield will be crafting study aids based on the lectionary Scripture for the coming Sunday...

Outlook Reporting

“Religion matters”: Eboo Patel speaks at Louisville Seminary

By 2050, the Pew Research Center predicts, the United States will have more Muslims than Jews; the number of Muslims around the..

News from other sources

Four presbyteries meeting: Historic gathering of Presbyterians in Wisconsin

Nearly 250 Presbyterians from four presbyteries (John Knox, Milwaukee, Northern Waters, and Winnebago) gathered May 3-4 for the “first ever” Four Presbyteries..

Outlook Features

Two Chicago congregations look to ministry beyond church walls

by Lauren Schneider and Tom Pardo Lake View Presbyterian Church In January 2012, I first entered the distinctive yet unassuming red-shingled building..

Outlook Features

2015 commencements: Presbyterian-related colleges, universities and seminaries

PRESBYTERIAN-RELATED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (B) Baccalaureate service (C) Commencement Agnes Scott College, Atlanta, Ga. B: Fri., May 15, 4:30 p.m. C: Sat.,..

Voices

Are we each other’s keepers?

Guest Outpost blog by Dawn Martin Hyde “The Baltimore Orioles will play the Chicago White Sox in an empty stadium, the first..

Outlook Reporting

Outlook recognized by “Best of Christian Press” awards

The Associated Church Press honored magazines, newspapers, authors, designers and photographers at its annual conference, April 29-May 1 in Toronto, Ontario. The..

Presbyterian News Service

Elona Street-Stewart installed as Synod of Lakes and Prairies executive

SAINT PAUL, MINN. (PNS) Following her election last fall, Elona Street-Stewart was installed as the executive of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies on April..

Presbyterian News Service