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.
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Being Here: Prayers for Curiosity, Justice, and Love
"'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.
The nones have changed campus chaplains’ jobs — and made them more interesting
All students, not just Christians, come talk to me about class and life in general. — Lyn Pace
Exploring the uses and possibilities of digital ministry
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.
Latest General Assembly deadline brings more overtures and recommendations to PC-Biz and the PC(USA)
To date, 34 overtures have been submitted by presbyteries, 45 reports from GA committees and commissions and 30 reports from church agencies.
If the tool becomes the master, the greatest commandment remains
"We do not have to solve the world’s problems, but we do have to love our neighbor," writes Jay Blossom.
The anti-Zionist Jews countering mainstream support for Israel
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.
Beyond artificial words: The pastoral heart in an age of AI
ChatGPT may be efficient, but pastors can't give up on specificity and authenticity, writes Jeremy Wilhelmi.
Reading Genesis
"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.
What is AI?
Artificial intelligence is as common as cell phones, but understanding it – even while using it – is another story, writes Dartinia Hull.
PC(USA) Board of Pensions restructures benefit offerings for 2025
‘Season of Rebuilding’ plan blueprint affirmed at board of directors spring meeting with pricing to follow in April.
He entered on a donkey — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Mark 11:1-11 noticing how Jesus redefines power.
Faith-FULL Versus Faith-LESS (March 24, 2024)
Shea Watts explores Stephen's martyrdom and how the church is hedged by faith and fear.
Palm Sunday — March 24, 2024
"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.
Order of worship — March 24, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Horizons — Lydia’s encounter
Rosalind Banbury's eighth reflection on the 2023-2024 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
A year later, larger questions remain around exegesis exams
The Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee on the Examination of Candidates wonders if the required exam reflects a candidate’s readiness for ministry.
Two South Carolina pastors announce they will stand for co-moderators of the 226th General Assembly
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).
Presbyterian Peace Fellowship launches new Gun Violence Prevention Congregational Toolkit
The new toolkit offers 80 pages of educational, pastoral, emergency and worship resources, and suggestions for action and advocacy.
Lenten prayers and practices during a displacement crisis
Historian Nathan Jérémie-Brink processes our modern displacement crises with the help of Ephrem the Syrian, a fourth-century refugee and theologian.
Anti-immigrant pastors may be drawing attention – but faith leaders, including some evangelicals, are central to the movement to protect migrant rights
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.
Anxiety, politics, and the lost mysticism of the church
We have replaced our faith in God with faith in a candidate or political party, writes Joshua Gritter. Why?
Tech disparities in the Christian world
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?
Generative AI: Its innovation, implications and use in the Christian world
Eric Nolin speaks to people in ministry who are finding innovative ways to use AI faithfully in the Christian world.
Everything Good about God Is True: Choosing Faith
"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
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