Highlights from two years in office: Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis and Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace
The co-moderators of the 225th General Assembly offer a valedictory.
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Advice from the Advisory Committee on the Constitution on Item POL-01
The Advisory Committee on the Constitution evaluates the Olympia overture, POL-01.
The Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis appointed campus minister at Columbia Theological Seminary
CTS has appointed the Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis – fresh off the culmination of her term as Co-Moderator of the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – as Campus Minister, effective August 1.
UKirk Collegiate Ministries Association Board endorses Olympia overture
"We believe the overture calls each of us to value the beautiful diversity of the Body of Christ, while also inviting all of us called to serve in ordered ministries to imagine how our welcome can be as full and complete as God’s welcome to each of us in Jesus Christ."
The connectional needs of the church
Teri McDowell Ott interviews Acting Stated Clerk Bronwen Boswell as she wraps up her time in the position.
Former PC(USA) moderators, co-moderators and vice moderators voice support of Olympia overture
A group of leaders elected by past General Assemblies advocates for POL-01.
Denominational committees offer guidance on POL-01 to General Assembly
Several PC(USA) committees have submitted advise and counsel to GA on the Olympia overture.
Hope in the Lord (July 7, 2024)
Letarshia C. Robinson writes about lament and hope.
Order of worship — July 7, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost — July 7, 2024
We are not called to be successful; we are called to be faithful. — Tara Bulger
Finance and budgeting issues will take center stage when Financial Resources Committee convenes
Committee will consider recommendations from MRTI, the Special Offerings Review Task Force, the Presbyterian Foundation, among others.
You’re invited: Presbyterian Peace Fellowship’s General Assembly breakfast on June 22
The keynote speaker at the breakfast is Zoughbi al Zoughbi, a peacemaker in West Bank, Palestine. Hymn Writer Carolyn Winfrey Gillette will also receive the Peaceseeker Award.
Race, Sexuality and Gender Justice Committee to consider two resolutions and one interim report
Proposals include recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility.
Domestic Engagement Committee to consider action on gun violence, studies on both Artificial Intelligence and white Christian nationalism
One overture asks the assembly to advocate for amending the US Constitution.
Exploring Salt Lake City like a local
While free time at #GA226 might be limited, don't miss out on these Salt Lake City classics. Utah native Natalily Kyremes-Parks shares her top recommendations.
Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair
"Here is a writer applying his personal experience, academic training, as well as his doubts and longing against despair, and finding hope." — Andrew Taylor-Troutman
A church where wellness meets spirituality
With today’s emptier church pews and fuller yoga studios, churches like The Well are attempting to bridge the two worlds for spiritual fulfillment.
Co-moderator candidates speak about racism, climate change, inclusion and more
On June 6, 2024, Outlook Editor Teri McDowell Ott sat down with #GA226 co-moderator candidates. Catch the conversation, if you missed it, here.
Westminster College’s chaplain named a Pennsylvania trailblazer
The Rev. James Mohr II, college chaplain and director of church relations at Westminster College, has been named one of Pennsylvania’s trailblazers in the field of education.
Order of worship — June 30, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost — June 30, 2024
Carol Holbrook Prickett writes about Mark 5:21-43 in conversation with Evie, a 12-year-old girl.
Fearless witness, fiery testimony (June 30, 2024)
Shea Watts writes about ordinary time and Paul's defense in Acts 26.
Southern Baptists pass resolution calling for strictures to curb IVF
At their annual meeting, Southern Baptists joined the recently renewed debate over in vitro fertilization, passing a resolution calling for restrictions on the practice. Some leaders went further, condemning the procedure as immoral.
Bridging the gap: Engaging young adults in faith and social justice
The Young Adult Advocacy Conference, hosted in Charlotte this fall, aims to show young people the connection between faith and justice work, both historically and today.
A prayer before a presidential debate
A prayer for peace, a prayer for perspective by Erin Weber-Johnson and Mieke Vandersall.
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