Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost — October 13, 2024
Philip Gladden writes about a piece of Scripture that is meant to be experienced rather than explained.
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Order of worship — October 13, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Near and far (October 13, 2024)
Lucus Levy Keppel writes on Psalm 22.
Discussion guide for September 2024 issue
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
Christ’s compassion for the suicidal
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Elana Keppel Levy pushes against the teaching that those who commit suicide go to hell.
When friendships change
Katy Shevel reflects on the challenge and gift of maintaining friendships through adulthood and life's different seasons.
Church property conference offers congregations more than prayer to keep their buildings
Congregations facing hard choices about what to do with underutilized, high-maintenance sacred structures heard from real estate experts at a recent conference on the future of church buildings.
A queer eye for worship
More Light Presbyterians offer advice for creating inclusive worship experiences.
Pedaling to spiritual fitness: How Peloton and boutique studios fill the void of modern religion
Is fitness America's new religion? Rose Schrott Taylor explores how boutique workouts like Peloton go beyond physical training, offering community, meaning, and transformation.
Called to the “also” of a meaningful life
Teri McDowell Ott's athletic journey taught her more than just speed. It showed her the meaning that goes beyond talents.
Springfield’s Covenant Presbyterian stands with its Haitian neighbors
“We are receiving an opportunity to tell stories,” says Pastor Jody Noble.
Through a glass dimly: Repentance and repair in sacred spaces
Shea Watts shares Covenant Presbyterian Church’s decision to remove stained-glass windows depicting Confederate figures.
Fred Holper, influential figure in American liturgical theology, dies at age 77
Celebrated liturgics and homiletics professor at Austin, Union and McCormick seminaries was a noted authority on ordination and ministry.
Order of worship — October 6, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost — October 6, 2024
Stephanie Sorge engages Jesus' teaching on divorce in Mark.
A hard and comforting truth (October 6, 2024)
Rose Schrott Taylor writes on Psalm 51.
The SBC will sell its Nashville headquarters to defray abuse-related legal costs
SBC leaders also set up a new department to deal with the issue of abuse, though the fate of a long-delayed database of abusers remains unknown.
God’s Gift of Generosity: Gratitude beyond Stewardship
"Karl B. Travis reframes the stewardship conversation, moving from a dreaded, annual recitation of budgetary woes to a fully joyful exploration of generosity — God’s and ours." — John Wilkinson
Reparations and repairing the breach
Dartinia Hull interviews Paul Roberts, president of the Justice Center for Sacred Theological Studies, on repairing the breach and healing our souls.
Building church community through Fantasy Football
Could fun be what we need to draw us closer to each other and the Lord? Tracey Davenport shares her church's ministry of Fantasy Football.
Westminster Presbyterian Church — Charlottesville, Virginia
Westminster Church has started a program to pay 'royalties' for Negro spirituals.
‘Haitians are not eating pets’: Springfield faith leaders stand with embattled migrants
'It was a tough week,' said Harold Herard, a Haitian community leader in Springfield and visitor at Central Christian Church on Sunday. 'But today, we feel free.'
Bread from the world: World Communion Liturgy
Utilizing breads from around the world, this liturgy by Heather Prince Doss invites congregations into an embodied appreciation for diversity and unity.
Moving into its implementation stage, the Unification Commission revamps its committee structure
New committees will coordinate relationships, ministry and resources.
Resources for disability ministry in churches
Community Circle takes a ‘how’ mindset toward disability inclusion.
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