On Turning Eighty-Nine
I've never ... been this old before, worn a body like this before, known a mind like this before, lived a life like this before, writes J. Barrie Shepherd.
I've never ... been this old before, worn a body like this before, known a mind like this before, lived a life like this before, writes J. Barrie Shepherd.
"'Being Here' would be a welcome addition to a small group’s gathering and closing time or stand on its own as the foundation of a daily or weekly prayer service," writes Amy Pagliarella of Pádraig Ó Tuama's latest book.
All students, not just Christians, come talk to me about class and life in general. — Lyn Pace
In this Faithful Conversation, Outlook’s Social Media Producer Jesy Littlejohn and Washington National Cathedral Pastor for Digital Ministry Jo Nygard Owens explore the uses and possibilities of digital ministry.
To date, 34 overtures have been submitted by presbyteries, 45 reports from GA committees and commissions and 30 reports from church agencies.
"We do not have to solve the world’s problems, but we do have to love our neighbor," writes Jay Blossom.
Pro-Israel Jews have denounced anti-Zionists as antisemitic and not really Jewish. But the ranks of this group are growing, and their criticism of Israel is catching on among younger U.S. Jews.
ChatGPT may be efficient, but pastors can't give up on specificity and authenticity, writes Jeremy Wilhelmi.
"Anyone who desires to rediscover the beauty, complexity, humanity, and revelation within the words of Genesis would do well to allow [Marilyn] Robinson to be their guide," writes Darin Nettleton.
Artificial intelligence is as common as cell phones, but understanding it – even while using it – is another story, writes Dartinia Hull.
‘Season of Rebuilding’ plan blueprint affirmed at board of directors spring meeting with pricing to follow in April.
In this lesson, children will explore Mark 11:1-11 noticing how Jesus redefines power.
Shea Watts explores Stephen's martyrdom and how the church is hedged by faith and fear.
"We want salvation now and the celebration to begin today. But sometimes the colt goes around in circles, and we have to start again tomorrow," writes Matthew A. Rich.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Rosalind Banbury's eighth reflection on the 2023-2024 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
The Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee on the Examination of Candidates wonders if the required exam reflects a candidate’s readiness for ministry.
The Rev. CeCe Armstrong and the Rev. Tony Larson used the month of February to discern their call and discuss their shared vision for the PC(USA).
The new toolkit offers 80 pages of educational, pastoral, emergency and worship resources, and suggestions for action and advocacy.
Historian Nathan Jérémie-Brink processes our modern displacement crises with the help of Ephrem the Syrian, a fourth-century refugee and theologian.
Brad Christerson, Alexia Salvatierra and Robert Chao Romero argue that faith leaders, including some evangelicals, are central to the current movement to protect immigrant rights, and they have been for over a hundred years.
We have replaced our faith in God with faith in a candidate or political party, writes Joshua Gritter. Why?
When writing for the Outlook's March 2024 issue, Eric Nolin struggled to find women leaders in the Christian world working with AI. What does that say about the tech world? About the Christian world?
Eric Nolin speaks to people in ministry who are finding innovative ways to use AI faithfully in the Christian world.
"It’s an excellent resource for individuals or groups who may have been wounded by a religious community, or for wandering, wondering folk who may know nothing about Christian faith…" — Lucy Forster-Smith