The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. sustained a movement for social change
Many histories of the movement have neglected women's stories.
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Faithfully dying
“Your courageous planning and preparation are gifts,” writes Vern Farnum, “to those who will grieve your departure from this realm.”
A top hat and tails
It can be tempting to harden our hearts as protection. What would life look like if we lived like daffodils blooming in late winter? Like a middle schooler wearing a top hat and tails to a dance?
Doing Asian American Theology
"Naming the ways in which Asian Americans harm each other and render ourselves invisible when we adopt the values of the dominant culture captured the emotional taxation many Asian American church leaders endure — often without even realizing it."
Prayer in six directions: A prayer in the Celtic tradition
This prayer draws on the Celtic tradition of the caim, or encircling, prayer that may be familiar in the blessing of St. Patrick.
Bequests: The gift of a lifetime
How can your financial resources bless others after you die?
Exploring the green burial
Outlook editor Teri Ott explores burials that are kinder to the environment: No vault, no embalming, but sometimes, there are ducks.
‘The Mandalorian’ third season begins with a pilgrimage — and that’s just the beginning
The first episode of “The Mandalorian” Season Three primes the show for another narrative arc that wrestles with identity, religion, justice and family.
With her newsworthy ‘firsts,’ don’t ignore religion angles in Nikki Haley vs. Donald Trump
We must pay attention to how Haley's presidential campaign and the press treat her religious beliefs, Richard Ostling writes.
Order of worship — March 26, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Life from death — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore the story of Lazarus’ resurrection (John 11:1-45). They will consider how each of us experiences God’s radical, never-ending love even in the most commonplace settings.
Gerasene’s demoniac (March 26, 2023)
A uniform lesson for March 26, 2023.
Fifth Sunday of Lent — March 26, 2023
In the face of insurmountable problems, it can be tempting to say “Well, that’s just the way it is.” But is it? Can God bring life out of a valley of dry bones?
A case for using violent biblical texts
Old Testament Professor Eric A. Seibert encourages pastors and lay leaders to redeem violent Bible verses by using them responsibly in church.
What the 2023 Oscars love (and hate) about religion
The 2023 Oscar nominees largely portray religion as cartoonishly negative, but the movies also acknowledge that a world without religion isn’t great either.
3 big numbers that tell the story of secularization in America
Secularization has fascinated sociologists for 200 years – but that doesn’t mean they always agree on what it is, or how much it’s happening.
When death becomes you: My journey towards becoming a death doula
Dana Moulds taps into her deep intuition to find her calling as a death doula.
Joining the dance
Cynthia Rigby writes about perichoresis or "mutual indwelling." This term is usually used in theological circles to reference the relationship of the Trinity, but can it also reference how we belong to one another?
Columbus artist’s dreadlocked, tattooed icons offer a fresh take on the saints
They were the ‘original social justice warriors,’ says artist Gracie Morbitzer.
Let’s stop denying death
By acknowledging and admitting the reality of death, we put our own lives into proper perspective, writes Aaron Neff.
Tips for how to talk with kids about injustices
Teaching children about justice is important for their faith, but it can feel like a daunting topic. Christian educator Sara Pantazes recommends three tips.
God and pot in Oklahoma
Both sides cite faith in Oklahoma’s recreational marijuana fight.
The Asbury revival sparks prayer, reflection at other Christian universities
“We can only hope something like what happened at Asbury would happen here at York. Until then, we watch and wait in hope.”
The Bible can cause harm
Elana Keppel Levy argues that Scripture is holy, but it needs to be applied wisely. And the January 2023 ordination exam was not the time, place or method to address the violent themes of Judges 19.
Boogie with your shadow: A funeral epiphany
A poem by Andrew Taylor-Troutman.
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