Living sanctuary: Charlotte church manse becomes temporary home for Afghan refugees
David Bonnema, pastor of Unity Presbyterian Church, shares the mutual learning and growth they found while partnering with a family of Afghan refugees.
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We don’t create — We reclaim
After a season of upheaval, Katy Shevel reflects on what it means to reclaim something.
Finding hope in family letters from World War II
Andrew Taylor-Troutman learns about his great-uncle's experience as a soldier in WWII and reflects on the habitual nature of hardship — and grace.
Interim pastors are called to take out the garbage
The work of interim pastors is not often appreciated, but it is necessary.
Breaking the chains of complementarianism: A female seminary student finds her voice
At a young age, Union Presbyterian Seminary student Amanda Shanks felt a call to ministry. Having no model for female leadership in the church, she ignored it until two years ago. What changed?
One voice screaming
Outlook intern Colin Farmer shares how he sometimes feels alone in his desire to end hate and corruption. Yet, even the prophets, he remembers, are called to love their neighbors.
Covenant Families react to early developments in TN legislative session August 22, 2023
The Covenant Families Action Fund supports progress made on TN House Bill 7012 that focuses on secure, responsible storage of firearms, and includes provisions to give away gun locks, tax exemptions for other storage items, and funding for an awareness campaign.
Bittersweet
A poem-prayer for waning seasons and bittersweet changes by Shannon Beck.
A prayer for Labor Day: Finding a new pace
Daniel Heath offers a prayer that recognizes workers and reminds us that we are not defined by our work.
Unification Commission moves up date for unification
The commission's new timeline implements a unified agency on July 1, 2025.
How we do — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore Romans 12:9-21, noticing and wondering about all the ways Paul calls the church to live out its beliefs.
Order of worship — September 3, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 3, 2023
How can you help challenge the common, negative assumptions? Brian Christopher Coulter looks at Paul and Howard Thurman for examples.
The divisions we create (September 3, 2023)
Why is the Pharisee amazed that Jesus ate without washing his hands in Luke 11:37-44? What does this have to do with us? Daniel Frayer-Griggs reflects on this.
Brian Houston acquitted by Australian court in sexual abuse cover-up case
Houston was charged with concealing his late father, Frank Houston's, sexual abuse of a young man.
Pastor indicted alongside Trump in Georgia election meddling case
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastor is charged with attempting to influence witnesses and conspiring to solicit false statements and writings, all as part of an effort to influence an election worker.
We bear the mark
Ben Weakley spent 14 years in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He reflects on the cost of killing and the work of healing.
Reading recommendation: Prayers for imperfect days
Sometimes, pastors need help finding the right words. Rebecca Gresham shares a resource she turns to when she's tired, overwhelmed, or feels at a loss.
How to travel with intention
Thinking about a pilgrimage? Heather Prince Doss recommends several books that help you move beyond tourism and travel with spiritual intention.
What story Bible should I buy?
Based on a recent Outlook survey, Jo Wiersema shares the top children’s Bibles for early and pre-readers — and what you should consider when purchasing a story Bible.
Giving to Maui disaster relief and who to avoid
When crises hit around the world, as one has in Hawaii, Christians are often first in line to help. At times like these, we should engage our mind as well as our heart.
The 2023-2025 Book of Order is now available and in effect
Family leave among 30 other amendments have been made to the PC(USA) constitution.
The intentionality of sabbath
“When we welcome sabbath, we welcome the holy,” writes Maggie Alsup.
Invested Faith Announces 8th Class of Fellows
These six social innovators are working to address systemic issues of injustice in their communities while building a sustainable financial model. The Fellowship includes a $5,000 unrestricted grant and an invitation to tell their story through the Invested Faith community and website.
Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves
Amy Pagliarella and Shani McIlwain review Chanequa Walker-Barnes' new book where she writes: "We are our bodies. There can be no spiritual life that does not engage the body.”
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