From The Presbyterian Outlook - Processing trauma, small churches & praying for others

News & Stories Dear Outlook readers,  Today, I pray that you are able to see the Spirit at work all around you — in community, in creation, in the work of the church. Know that God goes with you into all of the unknowns of this time and Christ's grace covers you. In Christ, Rose Schrott Taylor Outlook interim associate editor Editors' picks GA to consider pressures on small churches & presbyteries by Leslie Scanlon Processing trauma through stories by Joshua Kerr How do you pray with others in their time of need? by Kathleen Long Bostrom Preview of the Health, Safety and Benefits Committee for GA 225 by Stephen Salyards In case you missed it... Why the PC(USA): Pastor, editor and former moderator John M. Buchanan shares his story Pastor, editor and former GA moderator John M. Buchanan reflects on what drew him to the PC(USA)and what keeps him coming back. God’s transcendence and immanence in nature "I’ve become convinced that the incarnation of Jesus in the world was not just about God becoming human but, in a larger way, about God becoming part of creation itself." — Aaron Neff Finding healing in the trees "Now, when I get to these moments that feel like they may overcome me, I turn to nature ... I remember whose I am, that I am not traveling alone, and that one day I will be ok." — Rebecca Gresham-Kesner The return of the shepherd God Warner Bailey writes about the trauma captured in Lamentations, chapter 1, and how pastoral caregivers can serve as witnesses for those who have no words for their pain. Big God, think little: a poem and reflection The “environment” is not something separate from us, but we are intricacy and intimately part of it. What we do matters on a daily basis. Order extra issues of the #TrustBlackWomen special issue In April, Presbyterian Outlook turned over an entire issue to Black women to highlight and center the voices of these trustworthy leaders, scholars, theologians, writers and artists. Order extra copies today for just $2 per copy while supplies last. Did you hear? Do you have a retirement, celebration, memorial or other news you want to share with the church? Leave a free post on our online bulletin board.

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