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The Rev. David Black’s ICE protest arises from his Chicago church’s long tradition
‘I’m seeing almost a revival of Christianity through what’s happening at Broadview in Chicago,’ PC(USA) pastor David Black said.
‘I’m seeing almost a revival of Christianity through what’s happening at Broadview in Chicago,’ PC(USA) pastor David Black said.
The Rev. David Black's ICE protest arises from his Chicago church's long tradition
‘I’m seeing almost a revival of Christianity through what’s happening at Broadview in Chicago,’ PC(USA) pastor David Black said.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The Rev. David Black’s ICE protest arises from his Chicago church’s long tradition
‘I’m seeing almost a revival of Christianity through what’s happening at Broadview in Chicago,’ PC(USA) pastor David Black said.
‘I’m seeing almost a revival of Christianity through what’s happening at Broadview in Chicago,’ PC(USA) pastor David Black said.
Building Belonging: The Church’s Call to Build Community and House Our Neighbors
This book invites churches to re-envision land and buildings for housing and community. Sharon K. Core notes Cleghorn “immersed himself in similar journeys … decisions not made lightly or overnight."
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This book invites churches to re-envision land and buildings for housing and community. Sharon K. Core notes Cleghorn “immersed himself in similar journeys … decisions not made lightly or overnight."
#Repost
Building Belonging: The Church’s Call to Build Community and House Our Neighbors
"(Cleghorn) has immersed himself in the stories of similar journeys, in which people of faith have re-envisioned their use of land and buildings. Anyone who has been down this path knows these decisions are not made lightly or overnight.” — Sharon K. Core
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December 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Building Belonging: The Church’s Call to Build Community and House Our Neighbors
This book invites churches to re-envision land and buildings for housing and community. Sharon K. Core notes Cleghorn “immersed himself in similar journeys … decisions not made lightly or overnight."
#Repost
This book invites churches to re-envision land and buildings for housing and community. Sharon K. Core notes Cleghorn “immersed himself in similar journeys … decisions not made lightly or overnight."
#Repost
Are you in the process of discerning your next call? Do you know where to start? Or are you searching for your next pastor or associate?
Check out the classifieds page on Outlook's website to see which churches are currently hiring.
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Check out the classifieds page on Outlook's website to see which churches are currently hiring.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Are you in the process of discerning your next call? Do you know where to start? Or are you searching for your next pastor or associate?
Check out the classifieds page on Outlook's website to see which churches are currently hiring.
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Check out the classifieds page on Outlook's website to see which churches are currently hiring.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent — December 21, 2025
Presbyterians once resisted Christmas splendor. So what changed? This Advent reflection digs into Matthew 1:18-25 and the names that reveal who Jesus is.
Presbyterians once resisted Christmas splendor. So what changed? This Advent reflection digs into Matthew 1:18-25 and the names that reveal who Jesus is.
Fourth Sunday of Advent — December 21, 2025
Explore how Presbyterians have viewed Christmas across history and how Matthew 1:18-25 invites us to rediscover Jesus as Savior and Emmanuel.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fourth Sunday of Advent — December 21, 2025
Presbyterians once resisted Christmas splendor. So what changed? This Advent reflection digs into Matthew 1:18-25 and the names that reveal who Jesus is.
Presbyterians once resisted Christmas splendor. So what changed? This Advent reflection digs into Matthew 1:18-25 and the names that reveal who Jesus is.
Looking for a meaningful, hope-filled Christmas Eve service? ✨🎄
We’re offering a new lectionary reflection on Isaiah 9:2–7 — “Naming hope" — plus a complete order of worship by Teri McDowell Ott.
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We’re offering a new lectionary reflection on Isaiah 9:2–7 — “Naming hope" — plus a complete order of worship by Teri McDowell Ott.
#ChristmasEve @terimott.bsky.social
Christmas Eve resource bundle: “Naming hope”
A lectionary reflection on Isaiah 9:2–7 with a complete order of worship.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Looking for a meaningful, hope-filled Christmas Eve service? ✨🎄
We’re offering a new lectionary reflection on Isaiah 9:2–7 — “Naming hope" — plus a complete order of worship by Teri McDowell Ott.
#ChristmasEve @terimott.bsky.social
We’re offering a new lectionary reflection on Isaiah 9:2–7 — “Naming hope" — plus a complete order of worship by Teri McDowell Ott.
#ChristmasEve @terimott.bsky.social
Advent and the repair of a liberating love
Amy Kim Kyremes-Parks reflects on the celebration of Advent and the nation’s troubling past of erasing non-White voices and cultures.
#Repost #Advent
Amy Kim Kyremes-Parks reflects on the celebration of Advent and the nation’s troubling past of erasing non-White voices and cultures.
#Repost #Advent
Advent and the repair of a liberating love
Amy Kim Kyremes-Parks reflects on the celebration of Advent, with its proximity to Thanksgiving, and the nation’s troubling past of erasing non-White voices and cultures.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
What we should know about the culture of sports
In the heat of competition, we forget the bodies we are watching are risking health and well-being in the game or match we find entertaining, writes Patrice Gaines.
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In the heat of competition, we forget the bodies we are watching are risking health and well-being in the game or match we find entertaining, writes Patrice Gaines.
#Repost
What we should know about the culture of sports
In the heat of competition, we forget the bodies we are watching are risking health and well-being in the game or match we find entertaining, writes Patrice Gaines.
pres-outlook.pulse.ly
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What we should know about the culture of sports
In the heat of competition, we forget the bodies we are watching are risking health and well-being in the game or match we find entertaining, writes Patrice Gaines.
#Repost
In the heat of competition, we forget the bodies we are watching are risking health and well-being in the game or match we find entertaining, writes Patrice Gaines.
#Repost
The Rev. Dr. Bridgett A. Green is named president and publisher of Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
Currently the interim president, Green will officially begin in her new role on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Currently the interim president, Green will officially begin in her new role on Jan. 1, 2026.
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The Rev. Dr. Bridgett A. Green is named president and publisher of Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
Currently the interim president, Green will officially begin in her new role on Jan. 1, 2026.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Rev. Dr. Bridgett A. Green is named president and publisher of Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
Currently the interim president, Green will officially begin in her new role on Jan. 1, 2026.
@pcusa.bsky.social
Currently the interim president, Green will officially begin in her new role on Jan. 1, 2026.
@pcusa.bsky.social
Seven things queer people would like the church to know
The results of a compelling survey are announced and discussed during the National Queer Presbyterian Gathering.
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The results of a compelling survey are announced and discussed during the National Queer Presbyterian Gathering.
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Seven things queer people would like the church to know
Survey shared at the National Queer Presbyterian Gathering reveals seven hopes queer Presbyterians have for true belonging and leadership.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Seven things queer people would like the church to know
The results of a compelling survey are announced and discussed during the National Queer Presbyterian Gathering.
@pcusa.bsky.social
The results of a compelling survey are announced and discussed during the National Queer Presbyterian Gathering.
@pcusa.bsky.social
🎧 A Travel Playlist (from Outlook readers!)
Long drives, airport delays, quiet early-morning departures — take along the songs that lift our community. From Dolly Parton to The Grateful Dead to Bluey, these are the tracks carrying our readers.
Long drives, airport delays, quiet early-morning departures — take along the songs that lift our community. From Dolly Parton to The Grateful Dead to Bluey, these are the tracks carrying our readers.
What Outlook readers are listening to
From Dolly Parton to The Grateful Dead, Bluey to Brandon Lake — Outlook readers shared the songs anchoring their hope, prayer and daily life.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🎧 A Travel Playlist (from Outlook readers!)
Long drives, airport delays, quiet early-morning departures — take along the songs that lift our community. From Dolly Parton to The Grateful Dead to Bluey, these are the tracks carrying our readers.
Long drives, airport delays, quiet early-morning departures — take along the songs that lift our community. From Dolly Parton to The Grateful Dead to Bluey, these are the tracks carrying our readers.
Holiday reading
The 2025 recommendations will be shared soon, but until then, make sure you are all caught up on Amy's recommendations from last year. Whatever your mood, you’ll want to check out these great books.
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The 2025 recommendations will be shared soon, but until then, make sure you are all caught up on Amy's recommendations from last year. Whatever your mood, you’ll want to check out these great books.
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Holiday reading
Whether you’re looking for something to read aloud to a child or want to spend the holidays catching up on some of the year’s best, you’ll want to check out these great books. — Amy Pagliarella
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Holiday reading
The 2025 recommendations will be shared soon, but until then, make sure you are all caught up on Amy's recommendations from last year. Whatever your mood, you’ll want to check out these great books.
#Repost
The 2025 recommendations will be shared soon, but until then, make sure you are all caught up on Amy's recommendations from last year. Whatever your mood, you’ll want to check out these great books.
#Repost
Second Sunday of Advent — December 7, 2025
Repentance is more than just confessing our sins; it is a transformative process that restores us to relationship with God and one another, writes Ginna Bairby.
Repentance is more than just confessing our sins; it is a transformative process that restores us to relationship with God and one another, writes Ginna Bairby.
Second Sunday of Advent — December 7, 2025
On the Second Sunday of Advent, we reflect on repentance: a transformative process that restores us to relationship with God and one another.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Second Sunday of Advent — December 7, 2025
Repentance is more than just confessing our sins; it is a transformative process that restores us to relationship with God and one another, writes Ginna Bairby.
Repentance is more than just confessing our sins; it is a transformative process that restores us to relationship with God and one another, writes Ginna Bairby.
🎉 ⭐ Presbyterian Outlook is excited to welcome Caroline Garcia as our digital media and editorial intern. Caroline is joining us from Virginia Tech.
Send your congratulations and welcome in the comments below 🎉 ⭐
Send your congratulations and welcome in the comments below 🎉 ⭐
December 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🎉 ⭐ Presbyterian Outlook is excited to welcome Caroline Garcia as our digital media and editorial intern. Caroline is joining us from Virginia Tech.
Send your congratulations and welcome in the comments below 🎉 ⭐
Send your congratulations and welcome in the comments below 🎉 ⭐
God, loosen our chains, open our hearts
This Advent prayer by Tracy Davenport guides readers toward forgiveness, peace and holy attentiveness.
This Advent prayer by Tracy Davenport guides readers toward forgiveness, peace and holy attentiveness.
God, loosen our chains, open our hearts
This Advent prayer guides readers toward forgiveness, peace and holy attentiveness: "Open our eyes...open our ears...move our feet."
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December 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
God, loosen our chains, open our hearts
This Advent prayer by Tracy Davenport guides readers toward forgiveness, peace and holy attentiveness.
This Advent prayer by Tracy Davenport guides readers toward forgiveness, peace and holy attentiveness.
Lilly Endowment Inc. awards $10 million grant to UPSem for Seminary Extended collaboration with EMU and LPTS
Union Presbyterian Seminary has received a $10 million grant in partnership with Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Union Presbyterian Seminary has received a $10 million grant in partnership with Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Lilly Endowment Inc. awards $10 million grant to UPSem for Seminary Extended collaboration with EMU and LPTS
Union Presbyterian Seminary has received a $10 million grant to deliver congregation-embedded leadership development in partnership with Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Lilly Endowment Inc. awards $10 million grant to UPSem for Seminary Extended collaboration with EMU and LPTS
Union Presbyterian Seminary has received a $10 million grant in partnership with Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Union Presbyterian Seminary has received a $10 million grant in partnership with Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Top 10 Presbyterian news stories of 2025
Here are the top 10 Presbyterian news stories from 2025 highlighting the questions and concerns shaping the church's future.
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Here are the top 10 Presbyterian news stories from 2025 highlighting the questions and concerns shaping the church's future.
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Top 10 Presbyterian news stories of 2025
Top Presbyterian Outlook news stories of 2025 — from mission cuts to public witness to shifting faith trends. Explore the most-read news.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Top 10 Presbyterian news stories of 2025
Here are the top 10 Presbyterian news stories from 2025 highlighting the questions and concerns shaping the church's future.
#Top10Lists @rose-s-taylor.bsky.social
Here are the top 10 Presbyterian news stories from 2025 highlighting the questions and concerns shaping the church's future.
#Top10Lists @rose-s-taylor.bsky.social
Christmas Beatitudes
Christian Iosso writes: "Blessed are those who have no 'home for the holidays,' without jobs or funds to buy gifts, who have outlived their friends..."
#Repost #Advent
Christian Iosso writes: "Blessed are those who have no 'home for the holidays,' without jobs or funds to buy gifts, who have outlived their friends..."
#Repost #Advent
Christmas Beatitudes
Christian Iosso writes: "Blessed are those who have no 'home for the holidays,' without jobs or funds to buy gifts, who have outlived their friends..."
pres-outlook.pulse.ly
December 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Decolonizing Christmas
Kelle J. Brown shares how her church uses a gold Christ candle instead of a white one. “Our need for [traditional symbols] should never outweigh our pursuit for inclusion,” she writes.
#Repost #Advent
Kelle J. Brown shares how her church uses a gold Christ candle instead of a white one. “Our need for [traditional symbols] should never outweigh our pursuit for inclusion,” she writes.
#Repost #Advent
Decolonizing Christmas
Kelle J. Brown shares how her church uses a gold Christ candle instead of a white one. “Our need for [traditional symbols] should never outweigh our pursuit for inclusion,” she writes.
pres-outlook.pulse.ly
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Kingdom Racial Change: Overcoming Inequality, Injustice, and Indifference
Racial healing requires personal and collective transformation; Kingdom Racial Change outlines a path toward unity and repair, writes Maddie Gold.
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Racial healing requires personal and collective transformation; Kingdom Racial Change outlines a path toward unity and repair, writes Maddie Gold.
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Kingdom Racial Change: Overcoming Inequality, Injustice, and Indifference
Racial healing requires personal and collective transformation; Kingdom Racial Change outlines a path toward unity and repair, writes Maddie Gold.
pres-outlook.pulse.ly
December 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Kingdom Racial Change: Overcoming Inequality, Injustice, and Indifference
Racial healing requires personal and collective transformation; Kingdom Racial Change outlines a path toward unity and repair, writes Maddie Gold.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
Racial healing requires personal and collective transformation; Kingdom Racial Change outlines a path toward unity and repair, writes Maddie Gold.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
Rapper as psalmist
Poetry set to beats reminds listeners of their purpose and self, writes John Molina-Moore.
Poetry set to beats reminds listeners of their purpose and self, writes John Molina-Moore.
Rapper as psalmist
Poetry set to beats reminds listeners of their purpose and self, writes John Molina-Moore.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Rapper as psalmist
Poetry set to beats reminds listeners of their purpose and self, writes John Molina-Moore.
Poetry set to beats reminds listeners of their purpose and self, writes John Molina-Moore.
Discussion guide for November 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.
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.
Discussion guide for November 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.
pres-outlook.pulse.ly
December 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Discussion guide for November 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.
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.
Clergy response to border patrol in Charlotte
During a Border Patrol sweep, pastors in stoles and collars became trained observers — documenting detentions, comforting frightened neighbors, and bearing witness to God’s call to protect the vulnerable.
During a Border Patrol sweep, pastors in stoles and collars became trained observers — documenting detentions, comforting frightened neighbors, and bearing witness to God’s call to protect the vulnerable.
Clergy response to border patrol in Charlotte
Charlotte clergy mobilize to witness, document, and protect immigrant neighbors during a Border Patrol sweep, offering pastoral presence amid rising fear.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Clergy response to border patrol in Charlotte
During a Border Patrol sweep, pastors in stoles and collars became trained observers — documenting detentions, comforting frightened neighbors, and bearing witness to God’s call to protect the vulnerable.
During a Border Patrol sweep, pastors in stoles and collars became trained observers — documenting detentions, comforting frightened neighbors, and bearing witness to God’s call to protect the vulnerable.
🎄 Not everyone feels joyful at Christmas. Our new Blue Christmas liturgy offers a quiet space for honesty, healing, and hope.
🔹 Download the full liturgy today.
🔹 Download the full liturgy today.
Longest night service: A liturgy of light and hope
Ideal for a blue Christmas or longest night services, this gentle, contemplative liturgy is for those carrying grief, weariness, or longing.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🎄 Not everyone feels joyful at Christmas. Our new Blue Christmas liturgy offers a quiet space for honesty, healing, and hope.
🔹 Download the full liturgy today.
🔹 Download the full liturgy today.
2026 Grawemeyer religion award honors ‘God’s Ghostwriters’
Biblical scholar Candida Moss wins the 2026 Grawemeyer Award for "God’s Ghostwriters," highlighting enslaved collaborators who helped shape the New Testament.
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Biblical scholar Candida Moss wins the 2026 Grawemeyer Award for "God’s Ghostwriters," highlighting enslaved collaborators who helped shape the New Testament.
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2026 Grawemeyer religion award honors ‘God’s Ghostwriters’
Candida Moss wins the 2026 Grawemeyer Award for "God’s Ghostwriters," highlighting enslaved collaborators who shaped the New Testament.
pres-outlook.pulse.ly
December 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
2026 Grawemeyer religion award honors ‘God’s Ghostwriters’
Biblical scholar Candida Moss wins the 2026 Grawemeyer Award for "God’s Ghostwriters," highlighting enslaved collaborators who helped shape the New Testament.
@candidamoss.bsky.social
Biblical scholar Candida Moss wins the 2026 Grawemeyer Award for "God’s Ghostwriters," highlighting enslaved collaborators who helped shape the New Testament.
@candidamoss.bsky.social
A movement is rising. Across the PC(USA), congregations and networks are rallying to support long-term mission service.
With You Always is helping dismissed mission co-workers stay in ministry — and the momentum is growing.
📸 Photos from the 2025 New Wilmington Mission Conference
With You Always is helping dismissed mission co-workers stay in ministry — and the momentum is growing.
📸 Photos from the 2025 New Wilmington Mission Conference
December 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A movement is rising. Across the PC(USA), congregations and networks are rallying to support long-term mission service.
With You Always is helping dismissed mission co-workers stay in ministry — and the momentum is growing.
📸 Photos from the 2025 New Wilmington Mission Conference
With You Always is helping dismissed mission co-workers stay in ministry — and the momentum is growing.
📸 Photos from the 2025 New Wilmington Mission Conference