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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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🎉 ⭐ 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 🎉 ⭐
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
Happy #GivingTuesday!
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Your generosity helps the Presbyterian Outlook nurture meaningful reflection and courageous conversations across the Presbyterian Church.
Click the link to donate to the Outlook today. We’re grateful for your support!
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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy #GivingTuesday!
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Click the link to donate to the Outlook today. We’re grateful for your support!
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Your generosity helps the Presbyterian Outlook nurture meaningful reflection and courageous conversations across the Presbyterian Church.
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“Would you pray for us?”
And suddenly you’re sweating harder than the casseroles.
Good news — Presbyterian Outlook has the perfect Thanksgiving prayers ready to go.
🦃 Click the link to browse through some today:
https://pres-outlook.org/tag/thanksgiving/
And suddenly you’re sweating harder than the casseroles.
Good news — Presbyterian Outlook has the perfect Thanksgiving prayers ready to go.
🦃 Click the link to browse through some today:
https://pres-outlook.org/tag/thanksgiving/
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Would you pray for us?”
And suddenly you’re sweating harder than the casseroles.
Good news — Presbyterian Outlook has the perfect Thanksgiving prayers ready to go.
🦃 Click the link to browse through some today:
https://pres-outlook.org/tag/thanksgiving/
And suddenly you’re sweating harder than the casseroles.
Good news — Presbyterian Outlook has the perfect Thanksgiving prayers ready to go.
🦃 Click the link to browse through some today:
https://pres-outlook.org/tag/thanksgiving/
Every year, on November 20th, Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the trans and nonbinary people whose lives were stolen by hate and violence.
As we hold sacred space for Trans Day of Remembrance, we offer this prayer of grief, courage and commitment.
#TDOR #TransDayofRemembrance
As we hold sacred space for Trans Day of Remembrance, we offer this prayer of grief, courage and commitment.
#TDOR #TransDayofRemembrance
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Every year, on November 20th, Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the trans and nonbinary people whose lives were stolen by hate and violence.
As we hold sacred space for Trans Day of Remembrance, we offer this prayer of grief, courage and commitment.
#TDOR #TransDayofRemembrance
As we hold sacred space for Trans Day of Remembrance, we offer this prayer of grief, courage and commitment.
#TDOR #TransDayofRemembrance
Crafting communal prayers
College chaplain Maggie Alsup reflects on the impact of writing prayers for a diverse community.
@chaplainmags.bsky.social #Repost
College chaplain Maggie Alsup reflects on the impact of writing prayers for a diverse community.
@chaplainmags.bsky.social #Repost
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Crafting communal prayers
College chaplain Maggie Alsup reflects on the impact of writing prayers for a diverse community.
@chaplainmags.bsky.social #Repost
College chaplain Maggie Alsup reflects on the impact of writing prayers for a diverse community.
@chaplainmags.bsky.social #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.
🔗: https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/mdifivfqlt
Check out the classifieds page on Outlook's website to see which churches are currently hiring.
🔗: https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/mdifivfqlt
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 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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Jesy and Dartinia are at the @nextchurch.bsky.social National Gathering! Come grab some swag and chat with us about the courageous conversations happening here — and how you can be part of them!
@darth67.bsky.social @jlittle64.bsky.social
@darth67.bsky.social @jlittle64.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Jesy and Dartinia are at the @nextchurch.bsky.social National Gathering! Come grab some swag and chat with us about the courageous conversations happening here — and how you can be part of them!
@darth67.bsky.social @jlittle64.bsky.social
@darth67.bsky.social @jlittle64.bsky.social
This past Sunday Outlook's editor and publisher, Teri spent some time with Heartland Presbytery and First Presbyterian Church in Lee's Summit, MO.
Thank you for your hospitality and the chance to share how we continue to use the Presbyterian Outlook to spread the love
Thank you for your hospitality and the chance to share how we continue to use the Presbyterian Outlook to spread the love
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This past Sunday Outlook's editor and publisher, Teri spent some time with Heartland Presbytery and First Presbyterian Church in Lee's Summit, MO.
Thank you for your hospitality and the chance to share how we continue to use the Presbyterian Outlook to spread the love
Thank you for your hospitality and the chance to share how we continue to use the Presbyterian Outlook to spread the love
Thank you to Big Faith Resources and @terimott.bsky.social for wealth of information and care given in the recent webinar, Creating neuro-affirming worship.
To learn more or to see the recording, click the link:
https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/dlegp89ks7
To learn more or to see the recording, click the link:
https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/dlegp89ks7
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Thank you to Big Faith Resources and @terimott.bsky.social for wealth of information and care given in the recent webinar, Creating neuro-affirming worship.
To learn more or to see the recording, click the link:
https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/dlegp89ks7
To learn more or to see the recording, click the link:
https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/dlegp89ks7
This past Sunday, Central Presbyterian Church (Austin) painted its front steps in a rainbow gradient — a public witness to God’s love and every person’s dignity.
“We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden.
Learn more: cpcaustin.org
“We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden.
Learn more: cpcaustin.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This past Sunday, Central Presbyterian Church (Austin) painted its front steps in a rainbow gradient — a public witness to God’s love and every person’s dignity.
“We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden.
Learn more: cpcaustin.org
“We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden.
Learn more: cpcaustin.org
Churches prepare for hunger surge as SNAP benefits face historic cutoff
‘We are seeing the need increase greatly.’
https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/mlxegf9wlr
#SNAP #FoodJustice #PCUSA @pcusa.bsky.social
‘We are seeing the need increase greatly.’
https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/mlxegf9wlr
#SNAP #FoodJustice #PCUSA @pcusa.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Churches prepare for hunger surge as SNAP benefits face historic cutoff
‘We are seeing the need increase greatly.’
https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/mlxegf9wlr
#SNAP #FoodJustice #PCUSA @pcusa.bsky.social
‘We are seeing the need increase greatly.’
https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/mlxegf9wlr
#SNAP #FoodJustice #PCUSA @pcusa.bsky.social
There is only one more week until the premiere of the Rev. Dr Chris Burton's new podcast!
🎤 The Theology of Hip-Hop Podcast
📅 Wednesdays starting November 5th
🎙️ Hosted by the Rev. Dr. Chris Burton
Click here to watch the Facebook Live conversation about the show: buff.ly/IbXjghp
🎤 The Theology of Hip-Hop Podcast
📅 Wednesdays starting November 5th
🎙️ Hosted by the Rev. Dr. Chris Burton
Click here to watch the Facebook Live conversation about the show: buff.ly/IbXjghp
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
There is only one more week until the premiere of the Rev. Dr Chris Burton's new podcast!
🎤 The Theology of Hip-Hop Podcast
📅 Wednesdays starting November 5th
🎙️ Hosted by the Rev. Dr. Chris Burton
Click here to watch the Facebook Live conversation about the show: buff.ly/IbXjghp
🎤 The Theology of Hip-Hop Podcast
📅 Wednesdays starting November 5th
🎙️ Hosted by the Rev. Dr. Chris Burton
Click here to watch the Facebook Live conversation about the show: buff.ly/IbXjghp
Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza
Munther Isaac draws upon Martin Luther’s theology of the cross to find Christ in the rubble, in solidarity with those who suffer. Robert A. Cathey offers a review.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
Munther Isaac draws upon Martin Luther’s theology of the cross to find Christ in the rubble, in solidarity with those who suffer. Robert A. Cathey offers a review.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza
Munther Isaac draws upon Martin Luther’s theology of the cross to find Christ in the rubble, in solidarity with those who suffer. Robert A. Cathey offers a review.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
Munther Isaac draws upon Martin Luther’s theology of the cross to find Christ in the rubble, in solidarity with those who suffer. Robert A. Cathey offers a review.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
Join us for a Facebook Live conversation on Tuesday, October 28th at 2:00 (EDT)!
Chris Burton and Outlook's Jesy Littlejohn are excited to share more about the upcoming Theology of Hip-Hop podcast, which will premiere this November!
Chris Burton and Outlook's Jesy Littlejohn are excited to share more about the upcoming Theology of Hip-Hop podcast, which will premiere this November!
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Join us for a Facebook Live conversation on Tuesday, October 28th at 2:00 (EDT)!
Chris Burton and Outlook's Jesy Littlejohn are excited to share more about the upcoming Theology of Hip-Hop podcast, which will premiere this November!
Chris Burton and Outlook's Jesy Littlejohn are excited to share more about the upcoming Theology of Hip-Hop podcast, which will premiere this November!
Join us for a Facebook Live conversation on Tuesday, October 28th at 2:00 (EDT)!
Chris Burton and Outlook's Jesy Littlejohn are excited to share more about the upcoming Theology of Hip-Hop podcast, which will premiere this November!
Chris Burton and Outlook's Jesy Littlejohn are excited to share more about the upcoming Theology of Hip-Hop podcast, which will premiere this November!
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Join us for a Facebook Live conversation on Tuesday, October 28th at 2:00 (EDT)!
Chris Burton and Outlook's Jesy Littlejohn are excited to share more about the upcoming Theology of Hip-Hop podcast, which will premiere this November!
Chris Burton and Outlook's Jesy Littlejohn are excited to share more about the upcoming Theology of Hip-Hop podcast, which will premiere this November!
A blessing for picking up the pieces
Blessed are you, who pick up the pieces: who gather sticks and saw down limbs, who drag away the broken branches and rake up what you can amid chaos ... — Eliza Smith DeBevoise
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#Repost
Blessed are you, who pick up the pieces: who gather sticks and saw down limbs, who drag away the broken branches and rake up what you can amid chaos ... — Eliza Smith DeBevoise
🔗: https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/frcgp5jpyb
#Repost
October 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A blessing for picking up the pieces
Blessed are you, who pick up the pieces: who gather sticks and saw down limbs, who drag away the broken branches and rake up what you can amid chaos ... — Eliza Smith DeBevoise
🔗: https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/frcgp5jpyb
#Repost
Blessed are you, who pick up the pieces: who gather sticks and saw down limbs, who drag away the broken branches and rake up what you can amid chaos ... — Eliza Smith DeBevoise
🔗: https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/frcgp5jpyb
#Repost
Because of your generosity, we've exceeded our $320,000 fundraising goal before our fiscal year closes on October 31 🎉
There’s still time to give, and every donation makes a difference.
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Thank you for your continued support! 💙
There’s still time to give, and every donation makes a difference.
🔗: https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/owya70fqpf
Thank you for your continued support! 💙
October 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Because of your generosity, we've exceeded our $320,000 fundraising goal before our fiscal year closes on October 31 🎉
There’s still time to give, and every donation makes a difference.
🔗: https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/owya70fqpf
Thank you for your continued support! 💙
There’s still time to give, and every donation makes a difference.
🔗: https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/owya70fqpf
Thank you for your continued support! 💙
Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza
Munther Isaac draws upon Martin Luther’s theology of the cross to find Christ in the rubble, in solidarity with those who suffer. Robert A. Cathey offers a review.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
Munther Isaac draws upon Martin Luther’s theology of the cross to find Christ in the rubble, in solidarity with those who suffer. Robert A. Cathey offers a review.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza
Munther Isaac draws upon Martin Luther’s theology of the cross to find Christ in the rubble, in solidarity with those who suffer. Robert A. Cathey offers a review.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
Munther Isaac draws upon Martin Luther’s theology of the cross to find Christ in the rubble, in solidarity with those who suffer. Robert A. Cathey offers a review.
@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
Presbyterian pastors in Chicago have been hit with pepper balls & tear gas while praying outside an ICE facility — and yet they returned to share communion at the gates.
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (3/3)
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (3/3)
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Presbyterian pastors in Chicago have been hit with pepper balls & tear gas while praying outside an ICE facility — and yet they returned to share communion at the gates.
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (3/3)
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (3/3)
Presbyterian pastors in Chicago have been hit with pepper balls & tear gas while praying outside an ICE facility — and yet they returned to share communion at the gates.
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (2/3)
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (2/3)
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Presbyterian pastors in Chicago have been hit with pepper balls & tear gas while praying outside an ICE facility — and yet they returned to share communion at the gates.
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (2/3)
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (2/3)
Presbyterian pastors in Chicago have been hit with pepper balls & tear gas while praying outside an ICE facility — and yet they returned to share communion at the gates.
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (1/3)
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (1/3)
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Presbyterian pastors in Chicago have been hit with pepper balls & tear gas while praying outside an ICE facility — and yet they returned to share communion at the gates.
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (1/3)
“This is a watershed moment for the church," said Shawna Bowman.
Photos + full story: pres-outlook.org (1/3)
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.
buff.ly/LA40aSu
Check out the classifieds page on Outlook's website to see which churches are currently hiring.
buff.ly/LA40aSu
October 9, 2025 at 10:01 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.
buff.ly/LA40aSu
Check out the classifieds page on Outlook's website to see which churches are currently hiring.
buff.ly/LA40aSu
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October 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The insightful reporting, analysis and commentary you enjoy in every issue of The Presbyterian Outlook needs your investment. 🎉
Because of your generous gifts, the Outlook can continue fulfilling its mission as an independent and informative voice of the PC(USA).
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