A prayer for springtime For warm sunshine and cold air, for the first flowers, for the hope of rebirth...

A prayer for springtime

For warm sunshine and cold air, for the first flowers, for the hope of rebirth...

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Prayer for Earth Day The earth, and all that is within it, is yours, Lord God. Every creature great and small, you made and cherish them all. We confess, Creator God, that too often we have exploited rather than loved…

Prayer for Earth Day

"The earth, and all that is within it, is yours, Lord God." — Jill Duffield

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Beyond inclusion White supremacist institutions cannot be reformed to realize Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream. New structures are needed.

Beyond inclusion

White supremacist institutions cannot be reformed to realize Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream. New structures are needed.

Climate Justice, Climate Hope: Building a Moral Economy In "Climate Justice, Climate Hope," Michael Malcom and abby mohaupt connect Scripture to today’s climate crisis — casting a vision for a moral economy rooted in care, community and faithful stewardship,...

Climate Justice, Climate Hope: Building a Moral Economy

In "Climate Justice, Climate Hope," Michael Malcom and abby mohaupt connect Scripture to today’s climate crisis — casting a vision for a moral economy rooted in care, community and faithful stewardship, writes Amy Pagliarella.

The perilous and promising pulpit Preaching from the pulpit can be perilous. But the message of Jesus has political implications we can't ignore.

The perilous and promising pulpit

"Before there is faithful preaching, there is faithful listening," writes Thomas G. Long.

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Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit In a shifting and uncertain world, strong leadership begins with vulnerability, compassion and connection, writes Miriam Nelson in her review of Brené Brown’s "Strong Ground."

Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit

In a shifting and uncertain world, strong leadership begins with vulnerability, compassion and connection, writes Miriam Nelson in her review of Brené Brown’s "Strong Ground."

A cosmic case for empathy In "Project Hail Mary," an unlikely friendship reveals that interdependence is woven into creation, writes Brendan McLean.

A cosmic case for empathy

In "Project Hail Mary," an unlikely friendship reveals that interdependence is woven into creation, writes Brendan McLean.

A pastor's clarity is a congregation's gift Responding to Gary Noonan, Josh Robinson encourages candidates to bring clarity, conviction and self-knowledge into the pastoral search process.

A pastor’s clarity is a congregation’s gift

Responding to Gary Noonan, Josh Robinson encourages candidates to bring clarity, conviction and self-knowledge into the pastoral search process.

Church support and care for transgender congregants Through stories of exclusion, resilience and welcome, Patrice Gaines examines how transgender Christians are finding and reshaping belonging within the church.

Church support and care for transgender congregants

Through stories of exclusion, resilience and welcome, Patrice Gaines examines how transgender Christians are finding and reshaping belonging within the church.

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Union Presbyterian Seminary honors professors Frances Taylor Gench and John T. Carroll as they retire Seminary will celebrate the careers of retiring professors Frances Taylor Gench and Professor John T. Carroll.

Union Presbyterian Seminary honors professors Frances Taylor Gench and John T. Carroll as they retire

The seminary will celebrate the careers of retiring professors Frances Taylor Gench and Professor John T. Carroll.

Joyful, Anyway Joy isn’t the absence of pain — it’s what we carry through it. In "Joyful, Anyway," Kate Bowler offers hope without easy answers. Amy Pagliarella offers a review.

Joyful, Anyway

Joy isn’t the absence of pain — it’s what we carry through it. In "Joyful, Anyway," Kate Bowler offers hope without easy answers. Amy Pagliarella provides a review.

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Reality TV and Lent: What ANTM reveals about complicity Lent invites honest self-examination — not just of personal sin, but communal harm. Katrina Pekich-Bundy explores what "America’s Next Top Model" reveals about complicity, silence and repentance.

Reality TV and Lent: What ANTM reveals about complicity

Lent invites honest self-examination — not just of personal sin, but communal harm. Katrina Pekich-Bundy explores what "America’s Next Top Model" reveals about complicity, silence and repentance.

New campus ministry fellowship available for University of Dubuque and University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Students A new fellowship program will provide graduate students the unique opportunity to work in collegiate ministry while obtaining a master’s degree.

New campus ministry fellowship available for University of Dubuque and University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Students

A new fellowship program will provide graduate students the unique opportunity to work in collegiate ministry while obtaining a master’s degree.

Fifth Sunday of Easter — May 3, 2026 Jimmy Hoke urges Christians to confront the myth of martyrdom, reckon with anti-Judaism in Scripture and practice truth-telling that leads to repair.

Fifth Sunday of Easter — May 3, 2026

Jimmy Hoke urges Christians to confront the myth of martyrdom, reckon with anti-Judaism in Scripture and practice truth-telling that leads to repair.

Psalm 30 in Iambic Decameter Hymn: Psalm 30 in Iambic Decameter (Tune: TOULON, or most any 10.10.10.10 tune) I will extol you, Lord, you’ve drawn me up, Allowing no rejoicing from my foes; O LORD my God, to you for help I cried,…

Psalm 30 in Iambic Decameter

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Mrs. Brown’s lessons on joy Up a set of broken steps and behind a door needing paint, Mary Austin encounters a guru of joy.

Mrs. Brown’s lessons on joy

Up a set of broken steps and behind a door needing paint, Mary Austin encounters a guru of joy.

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Appreciate These Things: Eight Ways of Cultivating Compassion How can we preserve our tender hearts yet be vulnerable enough to engage with the “other” in this current climate? Amy Pagliarella reviews Jill Duffield's new book.

Appreciate These Things: Eight Ways of Cultivating Compassion

How can we preserve our tender hearts yet be vulnerable enough to engage with the “other” in this current climate? Amy Pagliarella reviews Jill Duffield's book.

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The hospitality of silence Karie Charlton finds new depths to hospitality during a silent retreat.

The hospitality of silence

Karie Charlton finds new depths to hospitality during a silent retreat.

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Why fossil fuel divestment is back before the General Assembly With a new overture before the 227th General Assembly, a group of Presbyterians argues that shareholder engagement is not enough. Faithful action requires full divestment.

Why fossil fuel divestment is back before the General Assembly

With a new overture before the 227th General Assembly, a group Presbyterians argues that shareholder engagement is not enough. Faithful action requires full divestment.

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Third Sunday of Easter — April 19, 2026 A lectionary reflection on 1 Peter 1:17-23 that explores difficult language and helps preachers lead congregations into deeper understanding.

Third Sunday of Easter — April 19, 2026

The language of 1 Peter 1 can feel confusing or loaded. Brian Christopher Coulter invites preachers to slow down, unpack difficult words and guide congregations into deeper understanding, awe and love.

MRTI publishes 2026 Shareholder Resolution Directory with proxy vote recommendations Guide urges shareholders to call for corporate responsibility around AI usage and other human and environmental justice concerns.

MRTI publishes 2026 Shareholder Resolution Directory with proxy vote recommendations

Guide urges shareholders to call for corporate responsibility around AI usage and other human and environmental justice concerns.

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Unification Commission, A Corp Board unanimously recommend balanced unified budgets for 2027 and 2028 The budget proposals, which await approval by the 227th General Assembly, are for $90.5 million in 2027 and $97.9 million in 2028.

Unification Commission, A Corp Board unanimously recommend balanced unified budgets for 2027 and 2028

The budget proposals, which await approval by the 227th General Assembly, are for $90.5 million in 2027 and $97.9 million in 2028.

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Rebecca Sue: A Sister’s Reflections on Disability, Faith, and Love In Rebecca Sue, Kathleen Norris honors her sister’s childlike faith and enduring humanity, offering a moving meditation on disability, family and God’s steadfast care. Review by Amy Pagliarella.

Rebecca Sue: A Sister’s Reflections on Disability, Faith, and Love

In “Rebecca Sue,” Kathleen Norris honors her sister’s childlike faith and enduring humanity, offering a moving meditation on disability, family and God’s steadfast care. Review by Amy Pagliarella.

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Gracious exclusion: Courage to name the no in our yes Can saying “no” be an act of Christian love? Becca Messman explores how boundaries help churches practice deeper, more meaningful inclusion.

Gracious exclusion: Courage to name the no in our yes

Can saying “no” be an act of Christian love? Becca Messman explores how boundaries help churches practice deeper, more meaningful inclusion.

Concerned about gun violence? Faith communities to gather for training in education and action to save lives Registration is now open for the 2026 James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage.

Concerned about gun violence? Faith communities to gather for training in education and action to save lives

Registration is now open for the 2026 James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage.

Fresh Outlook Bible Studies: "On the road to empathy" A four-session Bible study inviting churches to practice empathy through Scripture, conversation and transformative encounter.

Looking for your next adult education study?

"On the Road to Empathy" is a four-session Bible study rooted in Luke and Acts that helps churches examine bias, practice deep listening and move toward Christ-shaped compassion.

Perfect for small groups, Sunday school or churchwide conversations.

Grief and reconciliation after loss A personal story of friendship, failure and forgiveness reveals how God restores what feels lost.

Grief and reconciliation after loss

A personal story of friendship, failure and forgiveness reveals how God restores what feels lost. — Andrew Taylor-Troutman

Polyamory, church policy and the limits of regulation As the PC(USA) considers a proposal on clergy relationships, April Stace argues the church risks regulating relationship structures instead of addressing power, harm and ethical practice.

Polyamory, church policy and the limits of regulation

As the PC(USA) considers a proposal on clergy relationships, April Stace argues the church risks regulating relationship structures instead of addressing power, harm and ethical practice.

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PC(USA) survey explores why some donors have paused or halted their giving to the national church The most common response was givers are focusing on their local church.

PC(USA) survey explores why some donors have paused or halted their giving to the national church

The most common response was givers are focusing on their local church.

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Ovid Benjamin “Ben” Sparks III, longtime pastor and advocate for those on the margins, dies at 87 A pastor, preacher and former Outlook board member, Sparks helped shape church and civic life in Richmond through a lifelong commitment to justice and unity.

Ovid Benjamin “Ben” Sparks III, longtime pastor and advocate for those on the margins, dies at 87

A pastor, preacher and former Outlook board member, Sparks helped shape church and civic life in Richmond through a lifelong commitment to justice and unity.