The work of theology is an ongoing pilgrimage
Theologians David Jensen, Martha Moore-Keish and Hanna Reichel reflect on the joy, challenge and urgency of forming faithful thinkers today — and why words still matter.
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The theology of DMX: Lament, prayer and the God who stayed
DMX prayed, lamented, and wrestled with God in public. Chris Burton traces the theology inside the music—justice, repentance, endurance, grace. Listen now.
Lilly Endowment grants foster ministry and mission across the PC(USA)
Funding seeds programs at seminaries, synods and in agencies.
Music that meets us where we are
From gym anthems to humming hymns in a new church pew — music grounds us, lifts us, and reminds us we never sing alone, writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Hurricane Melissa prompts appeal from PC(USA)
Gifts to PDA will help to meet emergency and long-term needs in the Caribbean.
San Joaquin Presbytery builds first new church in decades to serve immigrant communities
In California’s Central Valley, immigrant families are putting down roots — and new Presbyterian ministries are growing with them.
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost — November 16, 2025
Rapture dates come and go. The gospel’s call endures. Explore Luke 21:5-19 and equip your community for hope-filled witness, write Philip Gladden.
Order of worship — November 16, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Churches prepare for hunger surge as SNAP benefits face historic cutoff
‘We are seeing the need increase greatly.’
MRTI Committee moves to add director voting strategy as a possible tactic
Mission Responsibility Through Investment alerts key CEOs of its probable recommendation to vote against directors of companies not progressing on key climate concerns.
The Board Bulletin Fall 2025
Frank Spencer announces retirement; new grants, funding updates, and 2026 plans approved by the Board of Pensions.
Speaker Johnson says clergy protesting deportations have no right to ‘get in the face’ of DHS agents
Johnson initially claimed he was not aware of the instances, despite having been directly asked about one of the incidents in a press conference earlier this month.
CREDO cultivates ministers’ wholeness for 20 years
Over two decades, the Board of Pensions has offered CREDO gatherings more than 170 times.
I’m sorry I forgot to text you back: Keeping friendships in a busy world
Ever left a friend in text message purgatory? You’re not alone. Katy Shevel explores how to turn unread texts into intentional friendship — one promise at a time.
Board of Pensions President announces retirement
The Rev. Dr. Frank Clark Spencer will retire as President and CEO of the Board of Pensions at the close of GA227 (2026) after 12 years of service.
Learning to unlearn ableism
When an injury stopped Maggie Alsup in her tracks during Holy Week, she began to see her ministry — and her body — in a new light.
Pastor
First Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, Montana, is hiring.
Why Christians Should be Leftists
“Why Christians Should Be Leftists” argues Jesus’ moral imagination pushes Christians toward justice, compassion and a politics rooted in neighbor-love, writes Samuel McCann.
Is there religious revival among Gen Z?
There’s a swell in Christian devotion at the University of Pittsburgh amid claims of national revival, but some researchers say ‘revival’ is too strong a word.
Order of worship — November 9, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost — November 9, 2025
What if resurrection isn’t only about life after death — but freedom right now? Jeny Carlson reflects.
Discussion guide for October 2025 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.
National Fund for Sacred Places to award $8.73 million in grants to 30 congregations with historic buildings
Irvington Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, First Presbyterian Church of Albany, New York, and Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester, New York are among the 2025 grantees.
Theology is for the birds … and for me
Andrew Taylor-Troutman explores a “living theology” shaped by attention — to creation, to one another, and to the holy particularities that make us who we are.
After clergy arrests, religious pushback to ICE expands in Chicago
More than 210 mostly Chicago-area clergy, representing a range of liberal and conservative traditions, have signed a letter criticizing ICE titled ‘Jesus is Being Tear Gassed at Broadview.’
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