Welcoming the vulnerable, the disenfranchised, and newcomers to sanctuaries across the denomination has become even more challenging in 2025, leading many churches to rethink safety and security at ...

The Presbyterian Outlook equips and empowers the church to address today’s pressing issues by publishing diverse, creative content that witnesses to God’s justice and Christ’s radical welcome. We seek ...

The Rev. Dr. William Ralph “Bill” Phillippe, a Presbyterian minister who spent seven decades bringing divided people together ...

Presbyterian Outlook editor and publisher Teri McDowell Ott shares a prayer for democracy as the U.S. midterm elections ...

Preaching the beatitudes in an overwhelming world isn’t easy. Matthew reminds us the kingdom of heaven isn’t just coming someday — it’s already here. Rae Watson offers sermon help for Matthew 5:1–12.

My co-pastors, Tim and Leisa, welcomed me with open arms. They were kind, loving and compassionate. They loved their people ...

“I’m a PC (USA) pastor, yes, but there is something happening in the Christian tradition as Christendom ends,” she reflected.

As the mother of a girl with autism, Dr. Kiara Jorgenson of St. Olaf College has written about what she’s seen in worship ...

Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas. “The people of our state gave this country a little ...

While rampant online speculation about the PC(USA) debating whether its clergy should be required to be monogamous drew headlines, clicks, and heated debate, monogamy was not the core of the issue ...

It’s no surprise to anyone who’s followed politics over the past two decades to hear that self-identified Christians have largely supported Republican candidates and causes in recent elections.

“Comfort, Comfort” is an Advent candle liturgy by Laura Strauss with readings, prayers and Scripture for the four Sundays of Advent and Christmas Eve.