I was made for this
"It feels like resurrection." Small church member Beth Bradshaw reflects on the ups and downs of attending a church in a small town.
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Discussion guide for January 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.
Chicago pastors help the city grapple with flood of migrants
‘There’s already plenty of need present in this community,’ said one faith leader. The challenge is to make the situation work for both longtime residents and migrants arriving from the border.
Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better
Myisha Cherry argues that it is more fruitful to view forgiveness as a journey, not a single decision, writes Paul Dornan.
The Book of Clarence
Film critic Joseph Holmes finds writer-director Jeymes Samuel's "The Book Of Clarence" to be a satisfying remix of familiar biblical movies like "The Life of Brian" and "Ben Hur."
The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America’s Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity
Greg Garrett agrees with Baldwin on the questions that lead from bad faith to one based on wisdom and truth: “Who is God, who am I, what is sacred community, how are we supposed to live, why exercise faith?”
The SBC will sell insurance, retirement to women pastors — if they aren’t Southern Baptists
In 2004, Southern Baptists voted to allow their insurance and retirement agency to work with other churches. The latest denomination to sign up is the Global Methodist Church, made up of former United Methodists.
Reviving Goodwill
The school in Mayesville, South Carolina, once had a prominent space in the community’s heart. A group of alumni are working hard to renew its mission.
Epiphany traditions awaken sense of wonder across the PC(USA)
From computer-generated ‘Star Words’ in the Presbytery of the Western Reserve to traditional coloring sheets for all ages, Presbyterians delight in celebrating the ancient festival day in new ways and spaces.
Church Leadership Connection set to launch additional updates for presbyteries and call-seekers
Ongoing feedback from users is encouraged to inform future updates.
Ode to the vulture
Andrew Taylor-Troutman invites readers to transcend an ominous image.
A Different Kind of Fast: Feeding Our True Hungers in Lent
"While the reflection questions and content could be tailored to suit a small group, this is a particularly rich choice for individual reading for Lent this year," writes Amy Pagliarella.
Wow and Thanks, God! — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Psalm 111 and use it as a springboard and guide for recognizing God’s work in the world and the call to express thanks for all that God does.
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany — January 28, 2024
The church exists because of Jesus Christ. All things exist because of Jesus Christ. It’s amazing, astounding and true, writes John Wurster.
The gifts we bring (January 28, 2024)
We are not our own; we belong to Christ. We are gifted by the Spirit so that we may be the church in the world, writes Tara Bulger.
Jesus of Nazareth Went to Capernaum
A free hymn with sheet music based on Mark 1:21-28 by Scott Barton.
Order of worship — January 28, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Chalice receives $1.25 million Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative Grant from Lilly Endowment
Family Faith Every Day, a new initiative by Chalice Media Group that will help parents and caregivers of young children incorporate faith practices into everyday family life, has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery pays $718,000 debt in act toward reparative justice
The “mountain of debt” was incurred by a Black church during presbytery-directed building transfer in the early 2000s.
Searching for Epiphany on holy and hellish nights
R. Shea Watts reflects on modern iconographer Kelly Latimore’s “Christ in the Rubble” image. In Epiphany, where do we find God’s revelation in a world full of violence?
Historic African American PC(USA) church to host Matthew 25 Summit
‘I hope that the church at large will experience New Life’s passion for community justice,’ church team leader says.
Small is beautiful: Readers write
We asked you to write about small, beautiful moments in 250 words or less. Here are some of our favorite submissions.
Black Presbyterian leadership and churches
The whole church is in decline, but more than 80% of Black Presbyterian churches are without installed pastors. Warren Lesane Jr., Shavon Starling-Louis, Stephen Scott and Teri McDowell Ott discuss vital Black leadership.
Horizons — The crippled beggar’s encounter
Rosalind Banbury's sixth reflection on the 2023-2024 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
The future of the PC(USA) is being reformed by God
And it is as limitless as the holy imagination that we vow to practice when we are ordained, writes Allison Unroe.
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